Town weighs $134.4M budget for 2026-27
Blouin's spending plan heads to the council as the town flags a tap-water taste change and a big week of stage shows.
Town Manager Kirk Blouin is proposing a $134.4 million operating budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, an increase of nearly $7.1 million, or 5.6 percent, over the current year. The Palm Beach Town Council is set to take up the spending plan, which would fund town services and operations for the coming year. The proposed figure would push town spending higher than this year's approved budget, and council members will review the numbers before settling on a final amount. The 5.6 percent increase reflects the gap between the manager's proposal and this year's plan, and it now heads to the council for consideration. The proposal represents Blouin's starting point for the budget cycle, giving residents a window to weigh in on how the town allocates money for the year ahead. (Palm Beach Civic Association)
Town posts HB803 impact meeting materials
The Town of Palm Beach has posted the recording and presentation from its informational meeting on the impact of HB803. Residents can review the materials to see how the state measure affects the town. The recording and slides are available through the town's notices for anyone who missed the session. (Town of Palm Beach)
Public works chief Paul Brazil steps away
Public Works Director Paul Brazil is departing Palm Beach after more than 20 years in one of the town government's most important and high-profile posts. Over his two-plus decades leading the department, Brazil directed the town's public works operations through one of the most visible roles at Town Hall. His exit closes a long chapter in Palm Beach's day-to-day management and opens a key vacancy in town leadership. The town is marking the end of his lengthy tenure. (Palm Beach Civic Association)
Chlorine taste ahead as WPB flushes lines
Palm Beach residents may notice a slight chlorine taste or odor in their tap water over the next few weeks as the City of West Palm Beach flushes its water lines. West Palm Beach supplies drinking water to Palm Beach customers, so the temporary change reaches local taps across the island. The taste and odor are tied to the flushing work and are expected to fade once the process wraps up. (Palm Beach Civic Association)
40-year Vietnamese chain opens in Palm Beach
A Vietnamese restaurant chain with a 40-year history is celebrating a grand opening in Palm Beach, adding a new pho destination to the local dining scene. The long-running brand brings its take on the Vietnamese noodle soup to the island as it marks the milestone opening. Diners looking for pho now have another spot to check out in town, whether for a first visit or a familiar bowl. (What Now)
Flagler Museum admission hours
The Flagler Museum is open for general admission Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. General admission tickets can be purchased online or in person ahead of a visit. The posted schedule gives residents and guests a window to tour the museum any day except Monday. (Flagler Museum)
Landmarks board meets July 22
The Landmarks Preservation Commission meets July 22, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor at 360 South County Road. The session is open to residents who follow historic-preservation and landmarking matters in town. (Town of Palm Beach)
Australian Pink Floyd Show, July 23
The Australian Pink Floyd Show takes the stage Thursday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, running through a greatest-hits set of Pink Floyd music. The tribute act is booked as part of the Kravis Center's performance calendar. Tickets are handled through the venue. (Kravis Center)
Community memory quilt workshop, Aug. 4
The Society of the Four Arts hosts 'Stitching Our Stories: A Community Memory Quilt Workshop' on Tuesday, August 4, inviting participants to help build a collective memory quilt. The community session brings residents together for a hands-on stitching project at the Four Arts. (The Society of the Four Arts)