St. Augustine Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont informed local Historic City News reporters today that the community will have an opportunity next week to provide input on the city project, Reconnecting the Castillo & the Bayfront.

U.S. Congressman John L. Mica informed Historic City News local reporters that he will join local, community and state leaders tomorrow for the St. Johns Economic Summit.

Historic City News has learned that today, St. Augustine Planning and Zoning Board opens a long awaited dialog with residents of Lincolnville interested in establishment of a National Historic District designation for their community.

The St. Johns County Supervisor of Elections Office has announced to Historic City News on September 2, 2010, that they have concluded the Public Manual Audit of the official ballots cast during the August 24th Primary Election as required by section 101.591, Florida Statutes.

Public Affairs Specialist Karen Pan reported to Historic City News local St. Johns County news desk that the fifth and final unpaid staff furlough day for county employees in 2010 will be Friday, September 3rd.

St. Augustine Public Information Coordinator Cathy DuPont informed local Historic City News reporters today that all offices of the City of St. Augustine will be closed Monday, September 6th, in observance of Labor Day.

Historic City News has been following the budget planning process in St. Augustine as officials faced with the need to cut approximately $2 million from the city’s annual budget pored over ways to trim expenditures.

Melissa Lundquist reported to Historic City News that St. Johns County is currently accepting applications for the following Board and Committee vacancies.