document.write("Public Works Week Celebration
The Town recently commemorated Public Works Week with the 8th Annual Equipment Rodeo and BBQ at the Flower Mound Service Center. Public Works employees, Mayor Jody Smith, and members of the Town Council and staff participated in the rodeo, which included events like backhoe golf, chain tie, egg drop, and obstacle course. National Public Works Week was May 21-27.
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document.write("Citizenâs Fire Academy
The Flower Mound Fire Department will open its doors to the community this summer and provide a hands-on learning experience covering every aspect of firefighting with the Citizenâs Fire Academy. The free program will meet from 7 - 10 p.m. on Wednesday evenings from July 12 through August 30 at Central Fire Station, 3838 Forums Drive. The final training class is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon on September 9. Several topics will be covered during the program including the FMFDâs history, fire safety education, fire operations, CPR, car accidents and extrication, fire and EMS equipment, EMS operations, hazardous materials response, and fire and arson investigation. Participants will also receive a tour of Flower Moundâs three fire stations and an opportunity to ride along with firefighters and paramedics. Registration begins on June 1. Applications can be downloaded by clicking here and returned to Central Fire Station. Participants must be Flower Mound residents and at least 21 years old. For more information, call 972.874.6265
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document.write("Junior Police Academy
The Flower Mound Police Department will encourage the Townâs younger residents to help make their schools and community safer this summer by offering two Junior Police Academies. Academy classes are scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon from June 12 - 17 and July 17 â 21 and are open to students entering the seventh and eighth grades. The JPA transforms the traditional role of the police officer into one of mentor and friend while motivating participants to be outstanding citizens through law enforcement education. The program will provide students with an extensive tour of the Police Department and presentations on terrorism, drug recognition and enforcement, criminal investigation, K-9, traffic stops, and SWAT. The SWAT team will conduct a live bus assault practice and train students how to perform one. Applications are available at the Police Department, 4150 Kirkpatrick Lane. Each class is open to 20 students. The registration fee is $45. For more information, call 972.874.3314.
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document.write("Flower Mound Encourages Safe Boating
The Flower Mound Police and Fire Departments will patrol Lake Grapevine this summer aboard the Townâs newly acquired 22â Boston Whaler patrol boat and Yamaha personal watercrafts. The Departments will use their patrolling time to deliver boater education and awareness throughout the summer.In 2004, there were 4,904 boat-related accidents across the country resulting in 3,363 injuries and 676 fatalities, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. In order to ensure for safe and responsible boating in our community, the FMPD and FMFD will convey several messages including: Wear It: Wearing life jackets saves lives, Take It: Boater education saves lives, Check It: Safe boats save lives,Donât Drink It: Sober boating saves lives. Additionally, the U.S. Coast Guard recommends that recreational boaters receive a free Vessel Safety Check (VSC) every year. The VSC program provides a boat examination to verify the presence and condition of required safety equipment and tips for safe boating. The vessel examiner is a trained specialist and a member of the United States Power Squadrons or the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. For more information, visit www.vesselsafetycheck.org.
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document.write("Town Encourages Residents to Remember Those Who Sacrificed on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a special time to honor Americaâs members of the armed forces who lost their lives during war. It is a moment to pay our respect to these brave soldiers and give thanks for their sacrifice. The known graves of these fallen soldiers will be marked on this day with American flags. The Town encourages residents to visit these cemeteries and pay tribute to those men and women who have served our country. The Town will place flags at two sites in Flower Mound: Shiloh Cemetery, 6500 Cross Timbers Road, (next to the Shiloh Church) and Flower Mound Cemetery, 1501 Flower Mound Road,(next to the Flower Mound Presbyterian Church).
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document.write("FM 1171 Traffic Signals
Staff recently received authorization from TxDOT to install traffic signals at the intersections of FM 1171 at High Road and Flower Mound Road. TxDOT has offered to include the signals with the FM 1171 project, but this option would delay the installation of the signals. The current plan is to design and install temporary traffic signals at these locations as soon as possible with Town funds. A temporary design includes wood poles with the signals hanging on span wires, which allows for adjustment of the signal heads when FM 1171 goes under construction. Permanent signals will be installed as part of the FM 1171 project.
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document.write("FM 1171 Improvement Project
Please click on the link for more information.
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document.write("Silveron Office Center Ground Breaking
The Town recently participated in a ground breaking ceremony for the Silveron Office Center, a 67,374-square-foot, two-story office building in the Lakeside Business District. The event also served as a welcoming for Ivie and Associates, the centerâs first tenant. Part of a 380-acre master planned development, the Silveron Office Center will be easily accessible from the entire Metroplex. The office center will also be in close proximity to several restaurants, shopping centers, hotels, and the DFW International Airport. The office center is estimated for completion this fall.
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document.write("Town Honored by New Book as a Top Community
Flower Mound was recently recognized for what residents already know: the Town is one of the Top 10 communities in the country. Flower Mound ranked No. 5 among the best of the best in the new book âBest Places to Raise Your Family: The Top 100 Affordable Communities in the U.S.â Written by Bert Sperling and Peter Sander and published by Frommerâs, the book grades communities based on demographics, standard of living, education, lifestyle, health, and safety. With a population of 61,550, Flower Mound prides itself on balancing a unique blend of country atmosphere with a dynamic environment for economic development. A master-planned community, Flower Mound is ideal for living, working, recreation, and entertainment. Flower Mound finished first among Texas communities, three spots ahead of Sugar Land. This is not the first such accolade for the Town. In 2003, Money Magazine named Flower Mound as the No. 1 Best Place to live in Texas, and No. 2 in the entire country. For more information, visit www.bestplaces.net.
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document.write("Memorial Day Trash Pick-up Schedule
In observance of Memorial Day, Allied Waste Services will not conduct regular trash collection on Monday, May 29. Trash collection will resume on May 30, and for the duration of the week each dayâs pickup will be delayed one day. In addition, brush and bulk trash will not be collected during the fifth week of May. The regular brush and bulky pickup schedule will resume the first full week of June.
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