10/25/18 @ 2:30 p.m. - Below is lane closure information for State Road 200 the week of October 29 through November 2, 2018. NOTE: THERE ARE NO DAYTIME LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME.

SUBJECT: LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION 
Job Description:  SR-200 Reconstruction (W of Rubin Rd. to E of CR 107 Scott Rd.)
Financial Project Number:  210712-4-52-01 & 210712-4-56-01
Federal Aid Project Number:  4881064P
Contract Number:  T2579
County - Section Number:  Nassau - 74060
 
SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THE CLOSURE:
 
Daytime:    None
 
Nighttime:   

• SR 200 WB Right Lane from Rubin Davis to David Hallman Parkway; Monday, 10/29/18 thru Friday, 11/02/18; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• SR 200 EB Left Lane from Rubin David to David Hallman Parkway; Tuesday, 10/30/18 thru Friday, 11/02/18; 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM

 
REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction/Maintenance Activity):
Barrier Wall Installation
Barrier Wall Repairs
 
PROJECT ENGINEER OR CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ETM                                        
Carrie Smithheart, PA              
Office: (904) 265-3170          
Cell: (904) 509-9007

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office                 

10/25/18 @ 11:10 a.m. - On Wednesday, October 25, 2018, County employees wore pink in recognition of "Pink Day" and to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Week which has been designated as October 21-October 27, 2018.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/24/18 @ 4:25 p.m. - At a Special Meeting held this morning, the Board of County Commissioners discussed the most recent publications by Raydient/Rayonier including the document titled "The Truth About Nassau County's Dispute with Raydient/Rayonier, Inc." and Mike Bell's (Rayonier, Inc. Vice President' of Public Affairs) "Where's the Beef". Attached is the County Commission's response to both of those publications for those that are interested.

The Board has been very transparent regarding the dispute with Raydient and has made every effort to provide the residents with detailed information supporting the County's beliefs that Raydient not only committed to providing the land for public recreation space inside the ENCPA, but would also fund any necessary construction for elements such as ball fields. We urge anyone with interest in this topic to visit our website to find the County's initial statement, as well as documents and videos (including this morning's Special Meeting) that we feel supports the County's understanding of the representations made by Raydient with regards to funding public recreation space. We will continue to update this page as new information becomes available so be sure to check back often.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/22/18 @ 4:30 p.m. - At the October 17th Board of County Commissioner's meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2018-119 proclaiming the week of October 21 through October 27, 2018 as Breast Cancer Awareness Week in Nassau County, Florida.

Wednesday, October 24th has also been declared as "Pink Day" to promote breast cancer awareness and remind everyone of the value of early detection. All County employees have been encouraged to dress in pink to show their support for those who have battled breast cancer and to remember those that have lost their lives to this terrible disease. We invite everyone in the County to also wear pink in recognition of "Pink Day".

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/22/18 4:00 p.m. - The Precautionary Boil Water Notice issued on 10-18-18 in the area of Sandpiper Villas units 95060-95070 is hereby rescinded following the satisfactory completion of Bacteriological analysis showing the water is now safe for consumption.
 
Thank you for your cooperation.
 
You may resume normal usage at this time.

If you have any questions, please call Customer Services (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
 

10/22/18 @ 12:00 p.m. Early voting for the general election begins this Friday, October 26th and will continue through Saturday, November 3rd. Early voting hours are 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please visit the Supervisor of Elections website for early voting locations and information on what is needed to vote.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Don't forget that you are required to vote at your assigned precinct on Election Day. Click here to search for your precinct.

If you have any questions, please contact the Supervisor of Elections Office at (904) 491-7500.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/22/18 @ 10:10 a.m. - The Nassau Alcohol Crime Drug Abatement Coalition (NACDAC), Nassau County Sheriff's Office, City of Fernandina Beach, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and the Counterdrug Task Force will be hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bring your unused prescription medications to either of the below locations. You DO NOT need to provide identification, nor do you have to remove the labels from the bottle. Your prescription will be collected by a representative of the DEA and placed in a box for safe and proper disposal.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS

• Nassau County Sheriff's Office, 77151 Citizens Circle, Yulee, FL 32097
• City of Fernandina Beach Police Department (front lobby), 1525 Lime Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32097

If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Stokes at (904) 277-3699 or via email at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/22/18 @ 10:00 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:

Board of County Commissioners
Mon. October 22, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Development Review Committee Meeting
Tues. October 23, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
Public Services Conference Room, 96161 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Agendas can be located on our website.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/19/18 @ 11:25 a.m. -

This Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Nassau County Animal Services will hold an adoption event at Petco in Yulee which will feature adoptable cats and dogs. Adoption fees are sponsored by Petco and include a $450 discount book for Petco services, pet food, pet treats, bed and toys! All pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and have an ID micro-chip - a $250 value.

If you can't find your pet at Petco, the shelter is right across the street at 86078 License Road. There will be plenty more furry faces there waiting to greet you! Visiting hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Animal Services at (904) 530-6150.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/19/18 @ 11:10 a.m. - Nassau County Fire Rescue, Local 3101, posted the below story on their FaceBook page earlier this week and we thought we would share it for our readers too.

"Sgt Chris Keane of 1st Squadron of the 153rd HHT Calvary Scouts (FNG) and a NCFR FF/Paramedic assigned to Fire Station 70 in O'Neil, while deployed for Michael, Sgt Keane and his squad assisted this family’s fur baby. Cooling him with water and providing him with IV fluids. The family has been without power and water since last week when Hurricane Michael hit the panhandle.
 
The dog’s awareness and activity improved after their interventions.
 
Nice work Sgt. Keane and squad, keep up the good work you are doing."

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/18/18 @ 4:15 p.m. -

NOTICE: Precautionary Boil Water Advisory
 
This notice is to inform you that a Boil Water Advisory is in effect for Units 95060-95070 Sandpiper Villas until further notice.
 
The water has been shut off per customer’s request for repair of a leak . The boil water advisory will remain in effect until bacteriological samples are collected and analyzed to reflect a negative result for coliforms. After completion of this process, a notice will be issued to rescind the boil water advisory.
 
Please continue to boil your water until you are notified to disregard the advisory.
 
We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this unfortunate incident. Should you have any questions, please contact customer service at (904) 530-6030.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office
                                                

10/18/18 @ 10:00 a.m. - Below is lane closure information for the week of October 20-October 26, 2018. NOTE: THIS INCLUDES A DAYTIME LANE CLOSURE TO THE RIGHT, WESTBOUND LANE OF STATE ROAD 200 BETWEEN GENE LASSERRE BLVD AND LOFTON CREEK FROM 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20TH.

SUBJECT: LANE CLOSURE INFORMATION 
Job Description:  SR-200 Reconstruction (W of Rubin Rd. to E of CR 107 Scott Rd.)
Financial Project Number:  210712-4-52-01 & 210712-4-56-01
Federal Aid Project Number:  4881064P
Contract Number:  T2579
County - Section Number:  Nassau - 74060
 
SPECIFIC LOCATION OF THE CLOSURE:
 
Daytime:

• SR 200 WB Right Lane from Gene Lasserre Blvd to Lofton Creek; Saturday, 10/20/18; 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

 
Nighttime:   None
 
REASON FOR THE CLOSURE (Type of Construction/Maintenance Activity):
Barrier Wall Installation
 
PROJECT ENGINEER OR CONTACT PERSON AND TELEPHONE NUMBER:
ETM                                        
Carrie Smithheart, PA              
Office: (904) 265-3170          
Cell: (904) 509-9007    

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office              

10/17/18 @ 4:50 p.m - The Nassau County Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale will take place this Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the demonstration garden located at 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL (James S. Page Governmental Complex)

The sale will feature a variety of plants, fall flowers, custom painted pots and secondhand gardening equipment. All proceeds will benefit the Master Gardener Program and their community projects throughout the County.

If you love gardening, you don't want to miss this event! If you have any questions, please contact the County Extension Office at (904) 530-6353.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office

10/17/18 @ 1:40 p.m. - On September 8, 2018, Keep Nassau Beautiful and the Nassau County Solid Waste Department sponsored the first fall Household Hazardous Waste Collection (HHWC) Event on the west side of the County. Prior to this event, a HHWC Event has been held each spring in the middle of the County in Yulee. Due to the population growth and increased demand, a second event was added in 2018. Based on the attached Press Release, the fall event was the largest on record based on participation and the amount of items collected. Nine volunteers provided more than 90 hours of their time to assist unloading and properly disposing of more than 46,800 pounds of hazardous waste. The top items collected included latex paint, electronics, and used oil. The below photo provides a breakdown of all types of items collected.

The Nassau County Solid Waste Department's Annual Tire Amnesty Day was also held on September 8th at the Nassau County Convenience Center in Callahan which resulted in 8.79 tons of waste tires being collected and properly disposed of.

Since the fall HHWC Event proved to be successful, it is anticipated that two events will now be held annually. The spring event has already been scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2019, so go ahead and mark your calendars! Additional information will be shared as that date gets closer.

For additional information, please visit Keep Nassau Beautiful's website or call them directly at (904) 261-0165.

-Sabrina Robertson
 County Manager's Office