10/22/21 @ 5:15 p.m. - Week in Pictures for October 15 - October 22, 2021.
-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
 10/22/21 @ 8:25 a.m. - The Fernandina Beach Branch Library has another reason to love your local library; we are offering a Passport Day! The Fernandina Beach Branch Library will have extended hours for passport application processing on Saturday, November 20th, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome! Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library. Make your appointment by visiting www.nassaureads.com or calling (904) 530-6500.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in this program should contact (904) 530-6500 or the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8770(v) or (800) 955-8771(TDD) at least 72 hours in advance to request such accommodations. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  10/21/21 @ 1:00 p.m. - The Fernandina Library will host a book discussion and book signing event with NYT best selling author, Karen White. The featured book is The Attic on Queen Street which is the 7th and final installed in the best-selling Tradd Street series.
Seating is limited so participants are requested to register for the event at www.nassaureads.com. If you have any questions, please contact the Library at (904) 530-6500. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 10/20/21 @ 5:30 p.m. - At the October 11th meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2021-192 proclaiming the week of October 17 - October 23, 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Week in Nassau County, and proclaiming Wednesday, October 20th as "Pink Day". Above are photos of employees from the various constitutional offices wearing pink in recognition of this cause.
-Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 10/20/21 @ 1:15 p.m. - At today's Board of County Commissioners meeting, approximately 15 residents appeared to express concerns about burning associated with land clearing for developments. While burn permits are not issued by the local County government (they are issued by Florida Division of Forestry), the County Commission understands the health and well-being concerns raised by residents. As a result, they have scheduled a Special Meeting for tomorrow at 4pm to discuss a potential ban on burning of land clearing debris by air curtain incinerator and/or open burning.
This meeting will be open to anyone to attend and public comment is allowed. An agenda will be posted by the close of business today on our website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 10/22/21 @ 10:00 a.m. - At Wednesday's Board meeting, two employees were recognized for years of service to the County.
Joseph Snead is celebrating 25 years of service. Mr. Snead currently serves as a Foreman in the Road Department. Assistant Road Director, David Hearn, said, "Joe is someone you can call in the middle of the night with issues such as downed trees, drainage blocked, flooded roads.. he can do it all. He's very knowledgeable. Nassau County is a better place having Joe Snead for all these years". James "Jim" Hulse is celebrating 20 years of service. Mr. Hulse is a Firefighter Engineer who is currently serving as an Apparatus Operator. He is responsible for safe operation of the vehicles and ensuring the they are stock and ready for the next call. He also provides fire suppression and emergency medical services activities on the scene. Lt. Matt Collins is also celebrating 20 years this month, however he was unable to be in attendance for the meeting. Congratulations to these three employees on their years of service. We appreciate them and all they do for the County! -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  10/20/21 @ 8:35 a.m. - The Board of County Commissioners has several new job opportunities available including:
-Stormwater Engineer -MIS Technician -Library Cataloger (part time) -Safety Equipment Trainer -Assistant Office of Management & Budget Director -Economic Development Director To view job opportunities, job descriptions, and salaries, or to apply online, click here. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at (904) 530-6075. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  10/18/21 @ 2:30 p.m. - President Joe Biden has issued a mandate for all flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of General Colin Powell who passed away this morning.
Flags will remain at half-staff through sunset on Friday, October 22nd. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer Below are public meetings taking place this week:
Development Review Committee Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 American With Disabilities (ADA) Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Essential Housing Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Agendas can be located on our website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 10/16/21 @ 11:45 a.m. - Week in Pictures for October 8 - October 15, 2021. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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