| Broward Public Schools open on August 18 From David Volz Wednesday, August 18, 2021, marks the official end to summer vacation as more than 261,000 Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) students head back to school to begin the 2021/22 school year. To launch the new school year, BCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Vickie L. Cartwright will visit several schools across the District welcoming students, teachers and staff to an exciting new school year. Interim Superintendent Cartwright begins her day at the Southwest Area Bus Terminal in Pembroke Pines at 5:45 a.m. to welcome school bus drivers as they prepare to meet more than 70,000 student riders across the District. |
Coral Springs expands drop-recycling
From David Volz
The City of Coral Springs is excited to announce the expansion of our drop-off recycling program for residents who would like to ensure non-contaminated recycling. In addition to the current recycling containers located at Mullins Park (2501 Coral Springs Drive) next to the Coral Springs Gymnasium, and the Waste Transfer Station (12600 Wiles Road), the city is adding a new collection point located at Whispering Woods Park (7701 Wiles Road) for drop off 24/7.
Public Works Director John Norris, said, “The importance and need for clean recycling options for our environmentally conscious residents continues to be a top priority for our city. It’s been five months since we launched this initiative, and after seeing an improvement in recycling habits and a decrease in contamination at the Mullins Park drop-off location, we are happy to expand this recycling solution in the north-end of Coral Springs.”
The recycling container can only be used for the following items (in individual collection areas of the container):
- Plastic material with the number 1 or 2 on the containers (rinsed and dry)
- Metal and aluminum cans (rinsed and dry)
- Newspaper and mixed paper (dry only)
- Cardboard (broken down)
“We ask residents who utilize this option to please refrain from contaminating the recycling with non-recyclable materials,” said Norris.
| Coral Springs Chargers football From David Volz The Coral Springs Chargers football team is getting ready for the upcoming season. The Chargers have played several practice games and have been practicing hard at Mullins Park. “My goal is to have a great season this year. I love coaching and I want to get these kids prepared to play high school and college football. I want to help these players learn the basics of football,” said Coach Steve Miller who coaches the 13 and under team. The goal of the Chargers football program is to teach basic football skills and the importance of working hard to achieve goal. Players learn the value of working together as a team. |
