02/02/22 Town Newsletter

TOWN UPDATES

       02/02/22

•  JOIN US FOR A TOWN BLOOD DRIVE on February 15 from 1O AM – 3 PM AT TOWN HALL
  • In addition to helping save lives by donating, your blood may be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Strict CDC guidelines and COVID-19 precautions will be followed. A food truck may be on-site during the blood drive. Delia’s Kitchen may be available; it would be the truck’s inaugural event. Taco time!
•  Municipal Election
  • Interested in running for a position on the Town Commission? If so, then now is the time to start the process. Elections for Commission Seats 1, 3, and 5 will be held on April 11, 2022. Don't hesitate to make an appointment with the Town Clerk to fill out the paperwork before qualifying ends at 12:00 pm on February 15th.
•  Lighting Committee
  • The Town Commission is considering the installation of decorative street lighting. The fixtures would be LED and have the capability to support banners or decorations. Mayor Pro Tem Hallett will be forming a committee to evaluate and make a recommendation to the Commission. If you are interested, please contact the Town Clerk’s office to participate.
• Sheriff's Update-
  • Deputy Merwin has advised that there has been a recent rash of unlocked car burglaries in the area. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office encourages citizens to keep car doors locked and valuables secured and out of sight. For more information visit https://www.pascosheriff.com
•  Well Testing
  • Residential well testing is ongoing. We will call the residents in the areas where testing will be done prior to the day of testing. Please make sure your well is accessible and trim any vegetation that would limit access. Testing will typically occur between 9 AM and 12 PM.
• Roadwork Updates
  • Pompanic Street – San Antonio is holding a Special Meeting on 02/09/22. The Pompanic Street bids will be on the Agenda.
  • Christmas Drive – Construction began in January. The Bio Clean stormwater cleaning box was set on 01/31/22.
•  Food Collection
  • The Clerk’s Office is collecting food for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, which is located at St. Anthony Church. Those interested in helping support this community service can drop off unopened, unexpired food at Town Hall. This is the perfect use for those BOGO items that aren’t always needed but end up in the cupboard anyway. The St. Vincent De Paul food pantry helps feed those in need. They served 598 people last month; 9,218 pounds of food was distributed to 214 households. It is open to all Pasco County residents (including students with school IDs) on Saturdays between 8 AM and 11 AM.