US Census Bureau Extends Self-Response Deadline

It's not too late to complete your census form! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Census Bureau has extended the self-response deadline for 2020 US Census. Although residents still have time to complete the census, the City of Margate urges you to complete the form as soon as possible. 

There are three easy ways to complete the form:

• Online: If you did not complete the Census prior to April 1, you probably received a paper form in the mail, but you can still do it online. Go to my2020census.gov
• By phone: If you prefer to complete the census by phone, call (844) 330-2020 today! There are 13 languages available to complete the census by phone. Call today!
• By Mail: If you haven’t completed your 2020 Census, you've probably received a second form. If you've misplaced your census form, you can call to request a hard copy form mailed to you in over 59 languages. 

Vouchers Available for Youth Sports Program

Attention Margate Parents! Now is the time to register your child for youth sports. The City Commission recently approved a sponsorship program for kids of Margate residents. The program provides up to $150/child to participate in a sports league/session/class in the 2020/2021 season. Sign up now to receive your registration voucher.

The voucher is valid for one youth sports registration fee or up to $150 in value. Vouchers are redeemable at the time of registration for any of the following programs (not valid for travel teams):

• Margate Youth Baseball/Softball
• Margate Youth Soccer Recreation Season
• Margate Youth Basketball Recreation League
• Margate Motion Swim Team (not valid for Master Swim Program)
• Margate Youth Archery Sessions
• Margate Youth Tennis (Lessons by GSM Tennis only)
• NL Panthers Tackle Football / Cheerleading Recreation

Broward County Requires Facial Coverings in Businesses

FYI, Margate. Broward County Emergency Order 20-17 requires retail establishments and restaurants to post signage containing information regarding social distancing and facial covering requirements, to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Click here for more information.

Only Flush the 3-Ps (Pee, Poop, and Paper!)

As a reminder, please do not flush disinfecting wipes, baby wipes, paper towels, tissues, feminine hygiene products or anything else down the toilet. Although many wipes claim to be "flushable", they generally are not and should NOT be flushed. Doing so will cause a plumbing problem at your home or further down the line. 

PLEASE DISPOSE OF THESE ITEMS IN YOUR GARBAGE

Please only flush the 3-Ps - pee, poop and (toilet) paper. Thank you for your assistance. For more information, please visit https://www.margatefl.com/293/Solid-Waste-Recycling

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