On Tuesday, December 1st, Historic City News has learned that the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners will hear a presentation on the 2010 U.S. Census as part of their regular meeting.

As Thanksgiving approaches this week, the St. Johns County Public Library System is grateful for its loyal patrons and will be thanking them on Patron Appreciation Day tomorrow, November 24.

St. Augustine resident, Ben W. Adams, Jr., has retired twice — but Historic City News learned last week that he has filed with the Supervisor of Elections; declaring his candidacy to become the next County Commissioner for District 2.

At the close of Tuesday’s County Commission meeting, current Commissioner Ken Bryan threw in a piece of last minute business that he says “is urgent” and must be approved before the Christmas holidays — allowing extended drinking hours.

Historic City News has received the most recent draft version of the proposed Harbor Management Plan for the City of St. Augustine.

Karen Pan reported the following Thanksgiving holiday schedule for various St. Johns County facilities to Historic City News:

The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that city offices will be closed for business Thursday and Friday, November 26th and 27th for the Thanksgiving holidays.

The Florida Bar reported to Historic City News that St. Augustine Judge Wendy W. Berger has been selected from a field of 27 applicants to be one of thirteen who will be considered to fill the vacancy on The First District Court of Appeals that was created by the resignation of Judge Edward T. Barfield.