Sgt. Chuck Mulligan reported to Historic City News that as the holiday season approaches, the St. Johns Community Traffic Safety Team has tips and advice for citizens on celebrating safely.

Alan Kelso announced to Historic City News that he is making his first run at a political office by registering his bid for the District 2 seat on the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners.

Few cities in the nation can rival St. Augustine’s buried archeological heritage and now Historic City News has learned that there is a way to experience the excitement of discovery without getting dirty.

Historic City News was notified by Cathy DuPont that this Saturday, December 5th, we will see two annual events that will draw thousands to the heart of the downtown historic district and San Marco Avenue.

The St. Johns County Library Advisory Board reported to Historic City News that they have welcomed new members and elected officers at their regular meeting on November 18, 2009.

By noon today, Don Wester tells Historic City News that he expects to be very busy assisting taxpayers who have waited till the last minute to pay their real estate and tangible personal property taxes before the end of November.

The motto for the crews of the Solid Waste Division is “Dedicated to Quality Service” and few exemplify dedication to that motto more than Steve Wright — the City of St. Augustine’s 2009 Employee of the Year.

Todd Grant, project manager with the City of St. Augustine, reported to Historic City News that the controversial Hamilton Upchurch Park will be closed effective Monday, November 30th.