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Problems or Treasures?
The Jupiter Historic Resources Board needs your voice.
The Inlet Village has been the site of many archeological digs with significant findings from late Archaic 1100 through 300 BC. Are those problems or treasures? What can one do with these discoveries? We asked a few Jupiter Historical Resources Board members (HRB).
“I feel that these findings should be valued as a real potential and golden opportunity for a museum quality village,” says an HRB member. “Today, many towns have put efforts into integrating the past into new structures to bring successfully unique aspects of the past of their town. The use of our archeological findings could potentially elevate the area to an achievement of global interest and significant cultural recognition and asset.” Lighthouse Museum president, Jamie Stuve feels that this would be a complement to the museum.
Asking other Inlet Village Residents answers were: “We are concerned about overdevelopment,” “Traffic is horrendous,” or “We love our Inlet, the town of Jupiter redevelopment is destroying our village.” “I like that we can walk and bike, but the incessant traffic and drag racings at certain hours are unbearable, we want our village back,” and “What the town is doing is unconstitutional, they are taking our neighborhood and refusing to listen to residents.”
So, rather than an over-commercialized Funky Village with problematic traffic, parking issues, and angry residents, could one change the course feared? Along with the Loxahatchee river rich past, the estuary and inlet archeology, abundant outdoor resources, historic lighthouse and Celestial Roadway, could a carefully designed plan and vision by a neutral, qualified professional firm, preserve the uniqueness of the Inlet Village? Could this resolve the constant arguments between, residents, developers and the Town of Jupiter? According to the Palm Beach County History Online and Bob Carr renown archeologist for the Miami Circle: “The Inlet Village has significant archeological findings from late Archaic 1100 through 300 BC,” and could obtain National Historic Landmark designation.
If you have questions, want answers and think along those lines, on December 18th, 2017, at 7 PM, at Town Hall, the HRB (Historic Resources Board) will deliberate about a new development on A1A. This meeting will be open to public comments. Your verbal and letters of support could assist and motivate the HRB to request that the town explore a new approach including a professional opinion from a globally recognized successful firm. Attending this meeting will give you an opportunity to voice your interest and support to such ideas and future for the Inlet Village.
Lara Moore, Independent Writer
For additional information, you may contact the Friends of the Inlet Village: Christina Segal, Executive Assistant – Friends of the Inlet Village, Friends.InletVillage(at)mail.com
Palm Beach Historical Society:
September 21st, 2017 Cocktail in Paradise
Friday, October 6 @ 4PM and Saturday, October 7th @ 10 AM Historical Walking Tours of Downtown WPB.
Saturday, October 28, 2017 Scarecrow Festival and Contest at Historical Society of Palm Beach
Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 Distinguished Lecture Series: “Towers in the Sand”.
Lighthouse Museum:
Friends of the Inlet Village are growing and need additional advisors.
A new election is pending.
Board of Advisors opportunities
- Are you passionate about the Inlet Village?
- Do you love where you live?
- Are you a solid chief and have ideas?
Mishandling of CRA funds in South Florida
State legislators are considering a bill that could redirect millions of dollars earmarked for improving “blighted” local communities.
The proposed bill, House Bill 13, would eliminate Community Redevelopment Agencies, governmental bodies created to promote affordable housing, economic development, health and safety in under-served neighborhoods. In a nutshell, a CRA holds on to a set percentage of the property taxes paid by residents of a community and then invests that money back into the area.
The idea is that CRAs give residents of poor and working class neighborhoods a guarantee that at least some of their taxes will be dedicated to making their lives better, and not just making the rich in other parts of town richer.
Still, recent mishandling of CRA funds in South Florida has sparked legislation that would prohibit new CRAs from being formed after July 1, prohibit CRAs from taking on any new projects or debts after Oct. 1 and eliminate all of the state’s CRAs by 2037. The legislation would also create additional oversight and reporting requirements for all CRAs statewide.
It’s being described by some as the “nuclear option.” cont
The Friends of the Inlet Village have declared the ‘Inlet Village” an endangered area for it’s historical, natural and botanical resources and is applying for State and Federal recognition. We urge you to join the Friends of the Inlet Village to have their voice heard. These efforts will help:
- Refrain unruly development
- Preserve your lovely peacefull Village by bringing back
- The original Inlet Village
- Native Plants
- Protect Wildlife
- Protect its History
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Dear Friends of the Inlet Village:
We have recently been made aware that the Citizen for Owners Rights is assisting residents to regain their rights to peaceful enjoyment of their property at Jupiter Dune. If you wish to support them:
Also, COOLS is a team trying to regain control over the Love Street Project and the Swapping Deals.
Every contribution is a fresh step toward pushing back and regaining a peaceful Inlet Village belonging to residents. In summary, many people feel that they had entrusted the town of Jupiter to conduct themselves in a civilized manner, but it has become apparent that trust isn’t this town’s mission. Please encourage and support those who are putting their neck out to defend you.
Christina Segal, Inlet Village Press
A meeting has been scheduled for Monday 27th, 2017 at 2 PM at Estuary Club House.
The meeting will be held by Joann Saint Jones. If the Club House is occupied the meeting will be held instead at 2806 Fairway Drive North at the same time. You will also have the opportunity to meet Advocacy Representatives from COOLS.
The Inlet Village Foundation is working on an Arboretum of Native Florida Plants. If you would like to hear more about it, use them follow button to receive updates.
The Inlet Village 