HISTORIC CITY NEWS 2014

City manager makes appearance on The Break Room

Paul K. Williamson, the city’s Public Affairs Director, invites Historic City News readers to tune to 88.5 FM Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. when City Manager John Regan stops by “The Break Room” to offer a look ahead to city projects in 2014 as well as a few “look-backs” to 2013.

Government

FDOT road repairs and maintenance report

Laurie Sanderson reported the following St Augustine and St Johns County locations to Historic City News where the Florida Department of Transportation will be conducting roadwork that is expected to have an impact on driving, beginning this morning and continuing through the coming week.

Community

Mid-Anastasia Design Review Board

AGENDAMID-ANASTASIA DESIGN REVIEW BOARDJanuary 9. 2014 at 3:00 P.MConference Room 1 A/B, Permit Center4040 Lewis SpeedwaySt. Augustine, FL 32084 Please be advised that the Mid-Anastasia Design Review Board will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, January 9. 2014 at 3:00 P.M. in Conference Room 1 A/B at the Permit Center located at 4040 Lewis Speedway, St….

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Community

North Coastal Design Review Board

AGENDANORTH COASTAL DESIGN REVIEW BOARDJanuary 8, 2014 at 4:00 P.M.Conference Room 1, Permit Center4040 Lewis SpeedwaySt. Augustine, FL 32084 Please be advised that the North Coastal Design Review Board will meet on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 4 P.M in Conference Room 1 at the Permit Center located at 4040 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL…

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Community

Ron Berben announces candidacy for commission Seat 4

Earlier this morning, Historic City News was contacted by Lincolnville resident, Ronald M Berben, who has announced his candidacy for Seat 4 on the St Augustine City Commission during this year’s election.

Government

Pull over for emergency vehicles or risk a ticket

Colonel David Brierton, director of the Florida Highway Patrol, is asking Historic City News readers to be aware of, and comply with, the state’s “Move Over” law when approaching an emergency vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road.

Public Safety

National Stalking Awareness Month

Betty Griffin House Community Awareness Coordinator; Kim Brumfield, informed local Historic City News reporters that they will team with Flagler College service organization, Phi Alpha Omega, to promote awareness and public education about stalking.

Community

Stock up on light bulbs now before they’re all gone

Historic City News readers probably take electric lighting for granted — after all, Henry Morrison Flagler is credited with employing his friend and associate, Thomas Alva Edison, to install four direct-current dynamos to power 4,000 electric lights that made the Hotel Ponce de Leon one of the nation’s first electrified buildings.

Business