MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
PARKLAND UPDATE
to reflect and give thanks with family and friends. On Thanksgiving, I prepare a huge meal while The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade plays on By Mayor Rich Walker television. As our children get older, it’s even more special as they work alongside me in the kitchen. ovember 3rd will All five members of the City Commission have Saturday, November 27th is Small Business signify the one- a unique perspective, but we all want what’s best Saturday! Don’t forget to support our small busiyear anniversary for Parkland today, tomorrow, five years from nesses that help make our community special. of when I was blessed with now, even decades from now. Sometimes in the Our City Commission will be showcasing the vast the honor of serving the residents as Mayor of hustle and bustle of this change, it can sometimes array of merchants, goods, and services offered in the City of Parkland (City). How quickly this year get lost that we, too, are husbands, fathers, and Parkland and we encourage you to do the same has flown by. Our world continues to be affected residents of this wonderful City. It’s encouraging by using the hashtag #SmallBusinessSaturday by the pandemic. We have charged forward to see so many people getting engaged in what’s on social media. The Parkland Farmers’ Market with modifications to embrace our new normal… going on throughout our City. Nothing is more season begins this month and runs through April. children are back at school and businesses have valuable than having a dialogue with residents on I hope to see you all at our first market date on implemented modifications to their processes. In which we can base our decisions. We encourage November 7th. I know I will be there—probably order to move ahead, we have embraced change. you to be engaged and proactively involved. We first in line to pick up the highly anticipated apple We all embrace who we are as a City… but love to see you at our meetings and around town. cider donuts. we also recognize the value of change in order We are in this together to do what’s best for all of If you would like to share your thoughts about to continue progress. I know we would love our residents and to continue to make Parkland public service, or any other topic, I would love for things to continue to remain the same… our the best City we can all call home. to hear from you. I can be reached via e-mail at children to stay young, our lives to remain simple, Veterans Day, observed annually on November rwalker@cityofparkland.org or via cell phone at our community to remain exactly as it has always 11th, honors those who have served in the United (973) 390-1453. Of course, I am frequently available been. But change is inevitable and with it comes States Armed Forces. We can never forget to monthly at Parkland businesses and love to talk progress—and how we manage change will define thank our Veterans, but with special gratitude with residents there. I encourage you to visit the us, our community, and our future. As a family on this day because without their sacrifices we City’s website cityofparkland.org and click on the of seven, my amazing wife and five school-aged would not have the freedoms and liberties we social media icon that you prefer, to ensure you children are rooted in our community, organiza- are blessed with in our Country. stay informed on events and helpful information.. tions, athletic programs, and Parkland schools. I November welcomes Thanksgiving, which understand the current challenges we face and is one of my favorite holidays. It signifies the what we may face in the future. unofficial arrival of the holiday season and is a time
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Mayor Rich Walker
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