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Loxahatchee Groves

Groves Delegation Reports Successful Tallahassee Visit

The Loxahatchee Groves delegation met with state officials at Palm Beach County Days on Jan. 9 and Jan. 10, lobbying for two local bills. One would allow the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District to become dependent to the Town of...

Lox Council Frowns On A Proposal For Zero-Lot-Line Homes

In a special workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council gave a clear message to a Southern Blvd. developer that it does not want zero-lot-line homes on the property. Council members heeded the protests of a packed...

Groves Council OKs Additional Funding For Road Maintenance

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved added funding Tuesday, Jan. 16 for additional grading of 16 miles of badly deteriorated roads that the town took over recently from the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District. Residents have complained for months about...

Lox Groves Zoners Discuss Overgrowth, Food Trucks And RVs

The Loxahatchee Groves Planning & Zoning Board reviewed several ordinances on Tuesday, including nuisance abatement procedures, food truck regulations and the town’s recreational vehicle (RV) pilot program, which has seen very little participation. Planning consultant Jim Fleischmann said the nuisance...

Lox Ballot: Jarriel In Three-Way Race; Batcheler Takes Seat 3

A three-way race has emerged for Seat 1 on Loxahatchee Groves Town Council, while the challenger for Seat 3 has won unopposed after the incumbent did not file for re-election. Three-term incumbent Vice Mayor Ron Jarriel will face Phillis Maniglia...

LGWCD To Review Culvert Cleaning, Forensic Audit And Legal Contract

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, Jan. 8 and will consider culvert repair maps, bids to audit its road paving loan and renewing the contract with its legal firm. An aerial map will be...

LGLA Celebrates Holiday Season With Potluck

The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association held a holiday potluck dinner on Thursday, Dec. 28 at Palms West Presbyterian Church. LGLA provided appetizers and beverages, while guests brought food to share. There was a gift exchange for those who participated....

Lox Groves Will Have A Busy Year With A Focus On Roads

The Town of Loxahatchee Groves will see road improvements, as well as new construction proposals in 2018. Also during the coming year is the possible merger of the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District with the town’s government, Town Manager...

Knights Of Columbus And Project 425 Deliver Bikes

The Knights of Columbus Council 8149 at St. Rita Catholic Church in Wellington and Project 425 in Loxahatchee Groves joined together to deliver bikes from Walmart to St. Mary Catholic Church in Pahokee just in time for Christmas on...

LGWCD Moves Ahead With Selling Road Maintenance Equipment

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District approved the sale of its road maintenance equipment on Monday, including two graders and two water trucks, after turning over its remaining roads to the Town of Loxahatchee Groves. The equipment will be transported...

Intergovernmental Group Discusses Cooperation On Road Fill

The Loxahatchee Groves Intergovernmental Committee discussed several items Tuesday regarding coordination between the Town of Loxahatchee Groves and the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District, particularly regarding planned canal work and cooperation on road fill. LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe said the...

Lox Council To Charge People Who Don’t Keep Roads Clear

On Tuesday, Dec. 5, the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved the preliminary reading of a trimmed-down nuisance abatement ordinance that would enable the town to charge residents on their tax bill for clearing overgrowth on roadways if they do...

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First Ever Family Fun Night & Stroll The Lights

For the first time, Lights 4 Hope is inviting the community to enjoy the lights in a different way,...