12/29/23 @ 4:45 p.m. - Below are pictures from December 16 -December 29, 2023.
-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
-Sabrina Robertson
Public Information Officer
 12/22/23 @ 10:00 a.m. - Do you think you have the best chili in the County? Now's your chance to prove it by entering the County's chili cookoff! This contest will take place during the County's Bicentennial Kickoff Event on Saturday, January 13, 2024. There is no fee to enter the competition however you will be responsible for purchasing the supplies/ingredients needed to make your best chili. The winner will bring home a commemorative bicentennial belt! Attached is an entry form. Please fill it out and return it to Jay Robertson at [email protected] by Friday, December 29, 2023. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer   12/22/23 @ 7:00 a.m. - Congratulations to Keep Nassau Beautiful (KNB) on their recent 2023 Outstanding Project Award for their "Refill Nassau Florida" campaign. The Board of County Commissioners recognized this achievement at their Wednesday, December 20th meeting.
KNB is a non-profit organization dedicated to conservation, sustainability, and beautification of our community. The reusable cup program launched in November 2022 to reduce the use of single-use plastics. More than 59,000 reusable, refillable, and easily recycled aluminum cups have been distributed to more than 25 restaurants and partner organizations. They can also be found at local festivals and events, including the County's Bicentennial Kick-off Event on January 13, 2024. Thank you, Keep Nassau Beautiful, for all you do to keep our County clean, safe and beautiful. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer 12/21/23 @ 10:10 a.m. - At the Wednesday, December 20th meeting, Deputy County Manager/County Engineer Robert Companion provided an update on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Projects. The County's CIP is updated annually during the budget process and provides a proactive approach in planning for infrastructure needs such as roadways, facilities and parks. Not only does it identify projects and funding sources, it also provides a projected schedule. Below are projects that were discussed.
Transportation and Drainage Projects
Public Works Projects
Parks & Recreation Projects
To view Mr. Companion's presentation, please click here. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  Public Works Director, Doug Podiak; Asst. Facilities Director, Jeff Little; County Manager Taco Pope 12/21/23 @ 8:45 a.m. - At yesterday's meeting, the Board of County Commissioners recognized Jeff Little for 35 years of employment. Jeff is a life-long Nassau County resident who began working for the County in 1988. He has worked in a variety of capacities climbing his way up from an entry level worker to his current position as Assistant Facilities Director.
Public Works Director Doug Podiak stated, "This is a perfect example of the careers that Nassau County can offer. Jeff started as a technician, went to apprenticeship school, received his HVAC training, and grew from there". He also added, "You could not ask for a better employee than Jeff. He is dedicated... he gets the job done....and he's an awesome guy". Thank you, Jeff, for all you do for Nassau County and its residents. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  12/19/23 2 10:15 a.m.
Did you know that the Nassau County Public Library has hotspots available for patrons to check out? These hotspots will help you stay connected whether you are at home or on the go. The hotspots allow students, parents, teachers and families working and studying remotely, access to a free and reliable internet connection. The portable hotspots connect Wi-Fi enabled devices such as laptops, tablets or smartphones to the internet. The hotspots can connect up to 10 devices at one time and work almost anywhere in the continental U.S. In order to check out a hotspot, users must have a Nassau County Public Library card in good standing. The lending period is 14 days which can be extended if there is no waitlist. Visit nassaureads.com for more information! -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer Have you heard about our Bicentennial Kick-off Celebration? This free event will include activities for all ages and interests including live music, a kid’s zone, vendors, food trucks, a chili cookoff, a cornhole tournament, and a Nassau Vision 2050 tent where you can give your input on the County’s next 25 years and win some cool swag! Featured on the Residence Inn by Marriott | Amelia Island music stage is Nassau County’s very own flipturn, an indie-rock band originating from Fernandina Beach. Special guests include: Honey Hounds, The Band Be Easy, and Firewater Tent Revival. To learn more, visit www.nassaufl2050.com. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  12/18/23 @ 4:00 p.m. - CSX Transportation has announced a track maintenance project set to being on Monday, January 15, 2024. This project will include the resurfacing of the track bed on part of the CSX Nahunta subdivision. Below is the message provided by CSX "This 2-week project begins on 1/15/24 and ends on/around 1/26/24. It impacts the following counties: Bryan County, Liberty County, Long County, and Wayne County, all in GA. It also impacts Nassau County and Duval County, both in FL. These dates are HIGHLY subject to change with or without notice simply due to many unforeseen circumstances that can occur in the field once the work begins. Crossings will be closed anywhere from 2-5 days, depending on the type of maintenance set to receive. However with the one way in/out crossings, we will work as hard as possible to have those accessible within a 24-hour period (or less)." While there was an extensive list of crossings affected, the only one in Nassau County is on Ratliff Road (shown on the below aerial map). They are estimating the closure to be on or around January 24, 2024. Should you have any questions, please reach out to Erika Nickell, Assistant Manager for CSX Transportation Division, at (229) 262-4394 or via email at [email protected]. Should we be provided any updates and/or changes to the schedule, we will be sure to share them. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  12/18/23 @ 9:40 a.m. - Below are public meetings scheduled for this week:
Development Review Committee Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Planning & Zoning Board Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Commission Chambers, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097 Agendas can be located on our website. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer  12/17/23 @ 12:45 p.m. - Due to the continuous rain and reports of flooding, Nassau County Public Works is making sandbags available today for Nassau County residents.
You can pick them up beginning at 1:00 p.m. today at the Hilliard Yard located at 37356 Pea Farm Road, Hilliard. They have been pre-filled for you. Bags will be available unset sunset (approximately 5:00 p.m.) this evening. -Sabrina Robertson Public Information Officer |
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