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By Jim Kuretski, Mayor, to fruition a number of traffic mitigation solutions for strategic initiative item. Funding needs are then addressed
Town of Jupiter the western portion of Indiantown Road. These roadway during the town’s annual budget process as well as
The Town Council capacity improvement project solutions are being those of other governmental agencies with associated
works with our town implemented in phases spanning years due to FDOT accountabilities. Action plan assignments are made to
manager, staff and others to and Town of Jupiter funding constraints. We will also be town staff and Town Council members to collaboratively
address issues affecting our reactivating a project to implement traffic signalization work to achieve the desired outcomes and results.
residents and businesses. improvements along the western portion of Indiantown U.S. 1 Bridge
The following provides Road including use of new technologies and equipment. The first two lanes of the under construction,
a summary of actions This will require collaborative efforts by our town along replacement/new U.S. 1 bridge were placed into service
and achievements since with FDOT and Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County on Dec. 31, 2024. The remaining two lanes are expected
last month’s community has overall accountability for managing traffic signalization to be placed into service during the second quarter,
newspaper report: throughout most of the county, including Jupiter. 2025. The new bridge is taller and will therefore require
Strategic Plan 2025-2027 One of the new strategic initiatives that I identified much less openings for boat traffic. The pedestrian and
The Town Council began work in January 2025 on the relates to historic preservation. We should continue bicyclist facilities on the new bridge represent exceptional
annual update of the Town of Jupiter’s Strategic Plan. ongoing efforts to collaboratively work with the Suni enhancements for public use, as the old bridge had no
New strategic initiatives have been identified as well as Sands property owner to respect and preserve the unique such provisions.
key next steps to take on multiyear strategic initiatives archeological and historical nature of portions of this Jupiter’s Centennial Celebrations
that were already in the overall strategic plan. unique site. Our Town of Jupiter reaches 100 years of existence
There will continue to be significant efforts to bring Specific action plans are being developed for each on Feb. 9, 2025. We have planned for an entire year of
celebrations and community events. Find the complete
schedule of events at the town’s website at Jupiter.fl.us/
Centennial.
Stay tuned.
Town Of Jupiter

Mayor Honors

JTAA Parade

Directors’

Dedication With

Proclamation

At Tuesday’s Town Council meeting my wife Sue and
I received a proclamation from Mayor Kuretski for our
39 years we dedicated to the JTAA, the Christmas parade,
and the town residents. I was beyond grateful that the
town would honor Sue and me with a proclamation. I was
informed that this proclamation was noted in “the official
record” of the town’s history!
I have always been proud and privileged to carry on
the tradition of this parade that started back in 1977. I was
told once that “Traditions are our roots and the wings that
allow us to soar.”
I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for your
support.
Mike