By Alyna M. Bello.... Held every October and coordinated by the Americans for the Arts the National Arts and Humanities Month is the largest annual celebration of the arts and culture in the nation. Communities across the United States have joined together to recognize the importance of the arts and humanities in our daily lives. [...]
By Alyna M. Bello.... City of Homestead’s Vice-Mayor Judy Waldman and the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club of Homestead are partnering with Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that remembers and honors American servicemen and women for their significant contributions in fighting and preserving our Nation’s freedoms. This organization, which began in 2006, follows the [...]
By Frank May.... On October 28th, Homestead’s Mayor Steven C. Bateman delivered the City’s State of the City Address to a crowd of more than 350 persons at the Champions Club at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. In a room filled with local dignitaries and business persons, Bateman stated that the City of H o m e [...]
By Frank May.... On November 10, the Homestead City Council unanimously selected Mr. George Gretsas as Homestead’s new City Manager. Mr. Gretsas, former City Manager of the City of Fort Lauderdale and Executive Officer of the City of White Plains, New York, was the leading candidate on a short list of five candidates prepared by [...]
By Alyna M. Bello.... Application deadline is January 15, 2011 for all magnet program. MAST @ Homestead has begun the application process for the 2011-2012 school year. Starting October 1, 2010 to January 15, 2011 applications will be accepted for incoming 9th and 10th graders. Interested parents and students can apply online at www.dadeschools.net under [...]
By Alyna M. Bello.... Homestead Energy Services is offering a limited number of Free Home Energy Surveys to eligible customers. This pilot program is being funded by the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block grant, which assists eligible entities in implementing energy efficiency and conservation strategies. The surveyor will come out to your home and suggest ways [...]
By Frank May.... On November 10th, the Homestead City Council voted to eliminate walk-in, drivethrough, and cash payments for electric and water utilities and solid waste services at the Customer Service Division located at 711 NE 1st Road in Homestead. Payments subject to the new procedure will include monthly utilities and solid waste fees as [...]
By Alyna M. Bello.... At the last City Council meeting, Mayor Steven C. Bateman recognized an outstanding resident for his brave actions in coming to the aid of a neighbor in need. City of Miami Detective Saens Dorcely was presented with a proclamation for his role in helping his neighbor after a violent burglary that [...]
By Alyna Bello.... On Tuesday, August 03, 2010, Councilman Jimmie L. Williams, the Homestead Police Department, and the South Dade Weed and Seed organization along with local residents joined communities from around the nation to participate in the “27th Annual National Night Out” (NNO) campaign. NNO is a unique crime/drug prevention event that brings together [...]
By Alyna Bello.... City of Homestead Mayor and Council and the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) department have joined forces to distribute and install free smoke detectors throughout the community. Through a MDFR grant, Homestead residents are eligible to participate in the smoke detector installation program and receive a ten-year lithium battery and smoke detector. Fire [...]
By Alyna Bello.... The City of Homestead will hire a head hunter to select their next City Manager after the resignation of former City Manager Sergio Purrinos. Julio Brea is Acting City Manager until a permanent City Manager is hired. Vice Mayor Judy Waldman, Management Review Committee Chairperson, is coordinating the effort to recruit and [...]
By Alyna Bello.... Homestead City leaders came together to show their support and help local organizations in their efforts to get underprivileged students ready for the new school year. On Friday, August 6, 2010, City of Homestead Councilman and Education Chair Elvis Maldonado joined forces with the Start Off Smart and Weed and Seed organizations [...]
By Alyna Bello.... City of Homestead Vice-Mayor and the six Quinceñeras at the annual "Fiesta de Quincenera" On Saturday, August 7, several, major organizations , including the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Ford Motor Company Fund, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Migrant Education Program, and the Mexican American Council came together to sponsor the 2nd [...]
By Frank May.... The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) based out of Chicago, Illinois recently awarded the City of Homestead the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2009- 2010 Annual Operating and Capital budget. This is the second, consecutive year that the City of Homestead receives this award [...]
