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Melbourne Beach, Florida · live and local

The calendar

Every public meeting where Melbourne Beach’s money decisions get made — the Town Commission first, then the county and school board that set most of the tax bill — plus the dates that matter this fall.

Next 10 weeks — computed fresh on every visit

Wednesday, October 21

Melbourne Beach Town Commission — regular meeting · 6:00 pm · decides town money

Community Center, 509 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach

The five commissioners adopt the town budget and tax rate, and decide contracts and projects. The Commission also holds workshops and special meetings through the month. Recordings are posted on the town’s SoundCloud and YouTube.

Source: “The Town Commission meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm” — melbournebeachfl.org/Events-directory/Regular-Town-Commission-Meeting (checked October 2026).

Wednesday, November 18

Melbourne Beach Town Commission — regular meeting · 6:00 pm · decides town money

Community Center, 509 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach

The five commissioners adopt the town budget and tax rate, and decide contracts and projects. The Commission also holds workshops and special meetings through the month. Recordings are posted on the town’s SoundCloud and YouTube.

Source: “The Town Commission meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm” — melbournebeachfl.org/Events-directory/Regular-Town-Commission-Meeting (checked October 2026).

Wednesday, December 16

Melbourne Beach Town Commission — regular meeting · 6:00 pm · decides town money

Community Center, 509 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach

The five commissioners adopt the town budget and tax rate, and decide contracts and projects. The Commission also holds workshops and special meetings through the month. Recordings are posted on the town’s SoundCloud and YouTube.

Source: “The Town Commission meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm” — melbournebeachfl.org/Events-directory/Regular-Town-Commission-Meeting (checked October 2026).

Dates to know — one-time dates, each from its source

Wed, October 14, 2026 — Town Commission workshop, 6:00 pm, Community Center — one item: a reserve fund policy. Workshop agenda

Thu, October 15, 2026 — Deadline (5:00 pm) for Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program park grants — up to $200,000. FDEP — FRDAP

Mon, October 19, 2026 — Early voting begins in Brevard County (through October 31). Brevard Supervisor of Elections

Thu, October 22, 2026 — Last day to request a mail ballot, 5:00 pm. Brevard Supervisor of Elections

Tue, November 3, 2026 — General Election, 7 am–7 pm. On the ballot for town voters: the $5.0 million stormwater and road bond, the mayor’s seat, the Indian River Lagoon sales tax renewal, the School Board’s 1-mill renewal, and state Amendments 1–3. 2026 amendments and referenda

Being verified — listed the moment they're confirmed

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners — Meets at the Commission Chambers, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera; upcoming dates are posted at brevardfl.legistar.com. The county sets 2.8643 mills of the town’s tax bill and funds the jail.

Brevard County School Board — Meets at 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera; schedule at brevardschools.org. Schools are the largest part of most tax bills (6.31 mills in 2025).

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