Nassau Now November Newsletter

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November 25, 2023

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By Nassau Now

11-25-23

BOCC Newsletter for October 2023

Linked here is the October 2023 edition of the Board of County Commissioner’s Newsletter. This monthly publication features a variety of information related to projects and activities for the departments under the Board. It also includes information about road projects, special events, adopted policies and procedures, budget discussions, and more!

NCAS Wish List

The holiday season is the perfect time to bring some joy to the adoptable pets at Nassau County Animal Services. To help facilitate spreading the joy, all five Nassau County Public Library branches will have boxes to collect donations for Nassau County Animal Services from December 4- December 22. Animal Services is in need of things like pet blankets, treats, food, and collars/leashes. You can find their full list on Nassau County Animal Services Wish List. We hope that you will consider helping make the holidays a little brighter for our furry friends!

Nassau County Public Library Supports Toys for Tots

Bring joy to a child this holiday season! Support Toys for Tots by dropping off new, unwrapped toys at designated bins in any Nassau County Public Library Branch. Donations will be accepted now through December 22nd. Your generosity can make a world of difference in a child’s life. Join us in spreading the spirit of giving this season!

Sponsored Dog Adoptions

Looking for a dog? NCAS is hosting an adoption event at the shelter this Sunday, November 26th beginning at 11am. All adoption fees are sponsored by Pedigree. Be sure to stop by and see all the wonderful pets looking for their forever homes!

USDA Hardiness Zone Map Updated

Change is inevitable – including our climate conditions. The new USDA Hardiness Zone map has made significant changes that have an impact on Nassau County.

Nassau County no longer has any zone 8b hardiness zone. Coastal Nassau County is now considered 9b and the remaining portions of the county are 9a. In other words, our county’s average annual extreme minimum temperature has increased by 5 degrees.

How does this impact us? Climate conditions have impacts on plant selection and plant resiliency. When selecting plants under the FFL Program’s first principle, “Right Plant, Right Place,” we must consider our environmental conditions. This change is a double-edged sword, but awareness and understanding are key to better anticipating our changing environmental conditions.

Remember to always follow the “Right Plant, Right Place” principle when making your landscape decisions. To help aid this, check out our online plant selection guide: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/resources/apps/plant-guide/

Upcoming Events

2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

We are just a little more than 2 weeks away from our 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Join us for a night of fun including live music from the Nassau Community Band, games, vendors, food trucks, and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. This event will feature, food trucks, games, live music by the Nassau Community Band, and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Below is the schedule for the event:

5:00 p.m. Event Opens With:

— Trackless Train Rides (free)

— Family photos in inflatable snow globe (free-on your own)

— Kids Christmas themed games (free)

— Face painting ($)

— Arts and crafts vendors ($)

— Food trucks ($)

5:30 p.m. – Nassau Community Band Performance

6:20 p.m. – Royal Amelia Dance Academy Performs

6:35 p.m. – Santa arrives

6:45 p.m. – Tree Lighting

6:50-7:30 p.m. – Pictures with Santa (free – on your own)

8:00 p.m. – Event closes

If you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation Director, Jay Robertson, at (904) 530-6120 or via email at [email protected].

Public Meetings

Below are public meetings scheduled for the week of

November 27 – December 1, 2023.

Please note that meetings are subject to change. Please review our website calendar for up-to-date information.

Meeting agendas can be located here.

Job Opportunities Available

The Board of County Commissioners currently has numerous job opportunities available. In addition to having the opportunity to work close to home and to serve your community, the County offers the following benefits: