Greetings Hillcrest Residents,
While summer break for students may be rapidly approaching, Broward County remains as busy and engaged as ever. As the County Commission and our thousands of hardworking staff continue to find ways to lead by example and provide steady confidence in uncertain times, I hope that you and your families can take a step back as we approach the summer and appreciate the wonderful assets that make our home so special. This is a perfect month to attend a community event, meet a neighbor, explore a park, or go to a local cultural institution before going on summer vacation! You won’t regret it. I hope all of my friends in Hillcrest have a wonderful, relaxing summer.
Animal Care Volunteers
Broward County’s furry friends are in good hands! This month, the Broward County Animal Care Division hosted wonderful Volunteer Appreciation event. I had the privilege of speaking at this event and thanking these volunteers for their service. It was great to see a team of so many people join together and speak about the profound and powerful work they are doing for our animals. We have such a large and thriving base of volunteers here in Broward County, and I look forward to continue to work with this team to make sure we are providing the best care possible. This is not always easy work – it can be difficult, laborious, and emotional. But our volunteers, along with our hard-working Animal Care staff, have committed their time and energy to providing love and service. Congratulations and thank you to Animal Care Director Doug Brightwell, our Animal Care staff, and all these amazing volunteers!
For those residents who have pets, Broward County Animal Care has just recently announced an update to the prices for pet tag renewals. This includes a lower cost of just $25 if you get your cat or dog microchipped. The hope is that this new pricing will incentivize more residents to participate in this important initiative! To learn more about this, go to Broward.org/animal.
Library Update
Many Hillcrest residents have reached out to inquire on the status of the Hollywood Library after a car accident caused the closure of the Library in February. Unfortunately, the damage to the interior of the building’s HVAC and piping systems is extensive, and several more months of work will be needed before reopening. In the meantime, residents in Hollywood are welcome to use the Dania Beach Library, where most holds and Interlibrary Loans have now been sent. In addition, District Six also have the Marta-Beth Friedman Stirling Road Branch Library as well as the Reading Room at the Hollywood Beach Community Center on A1A. In addition, the Hallandale Beach Library, which has been closed for renovations since last fall, is expected to reopen with major improvements in July. Go to Broward.org/library to learn more!
Contact Us
Our District office is conveniently located within the lobby of the Hollywood Branch of the Broward County Public Library at 2600 Hollywood Blvd, next to Hollywood City Hall. My District office staff is available to you from 10 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Due to an accident at the Hollywood Library, this location is currently closed. My staff is also working from my office in Fort Lauderdale and from other locations within our District. The Fort Lauderdale office is open for your convenience Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 954-357-7006/7790, or email me at bfurr@broward.org.
