In the aftermath of a flooding disaster such as Hurricane Matthew, individuals, communities, businesses and government agencies may look at rebuilding as an opportunity to make damaged buildings stronger and safer.
St. Johns County is partnering with The Federal Emergency Management Agency to host a Hurricane Matthew Federal Assistance Workshop on Wednesday evening according to an announcement received by Historic City News today.
Editorial: We have a debt to pay
Michael Gold, Editor in Chief
HISTORIC CITY NEWS
I’ve heard it said, “It’s a thrill to pay a bill”. The residents of the City of St Augustine have one that is coming due Tuesday, and I hope we are all prepared to pay it.
St Johns County Supervisor of Elections, Vicky Oakes, reminds Historic City News readers to make their vote count on Election Day, Tuesday November 8, 2016.
On Saturday November 19th, Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator Karen Lundquist encourages interested Historic City News readers to join the “Krewe of the 13” during the Tomoka River Pirate Raft Race to benefit St Francis House shelter.
During presidential election years it is hard to miss the agenda being advanced by the each of the two major political parties. But, at least in municipal elections where the races are predominantly non-partisan, the party affiliation of a candidate has traditionally meant very little.
A week after Historic City News reported on our reader’s reaction to the attempted closing of Loring Park west of Government House in downtown St Augustine, Ed Poppell is apologizing for following City Attorney Isabelle Lopez’ advice to post “No Trespassing” signs around the public park.
