North Lauderdale Community News

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Neighbors, summer is here, and City Hall is busy on the things that make daily life a little easier.

In this issue you will find real help for your home, an update on the flood work happening across town, and the events coming up before the school year starts.

Every program in this newsletter is here for you. Please read on, share it with a neighbor who could use it, and call us if you have a question. We are glad to help.

— Mayor Samson Borgelin

Mayor Samson Borgelin

Catching up on May & June

A busy start to the summer — here’s what the Mayor’s Office has been up to.

Late April

C-14 Pump Station groundbreaking — the city’s $12M flood-protection project officially got underway, with students from Silver Lakes Middle and North Broward Academy of Excellence on hand.

Officials break ground on the C-14 Pump Station — Photo: Office of the Mayor.

May 4 & 6

HMP 2.0 Community Reinvestment townhalls, 6:00 pm — the Mayor walked residents through the Hardening My Property 2.0 roof, windows & doors program.

Mayor Borgelin addresses residents at a Community Reinvestment townhall — Photo: Office of the Mayor.

May 6

Senior Mother’s Day Tea Party, Champion Hall.

A May Saturday

Community Food Drive — the Mayor joined volunteers greeting residents at the distribution tent.

The Mayor greets a resident at the Community Food Drive distribution tent — Photo: Office of the Mayor.

May 16

Mayor’s Flag Day Futbol at Highland Park.

May 18

Haitian Flag Day Festival at the Sports Complex — flag parade, live music by Anti-Stress, food trucks, dominoes.

Haitian Flag Day Festival event flyer — The city’s festival flyer — Photo: Office of the Mayor.

May 25

Memorial Day Ceremony, Teen Community Center.

Gardening Day 2026

Neighbors turned out for Gardening Day at the community garden, with Home Depot as a partner.

June 20

Juneteenth Celebration & Water Safety Day, Jerry Resnick Aquatic Center.

June 21

Car Show at the Aquatic Center.

June 26

Mayor’s Community Concert with T-Vice, Black Dada & DJ Nicky Mix — more in Celebrating Community below.

June

Somerset Prep Academy’s Class of 2026 graduation — the Mayor joined the celebration on stage.

Mayor Borgelin on stage at the Somerset Prep Academy graduation — Photo: Office of the Mayor.

Digital Access

Digital Access iMac giveaway at City Hall — putting computers in the hands of families who need them.

A family receives an iMac from the Mayor at City Hall — Photo: Office of the Mayor.

Help With Your Home

The City is accepting applications right now for our Residential Rehabilitation and Hardening program. Qualified homeowners can receive up to $50,000 as a forgivable loan to repair and strengthen their home. That can cover a new roof, impact windows, HVAC, ADA accessibility upgrades, and weatherization.

The loan is forgiven when you stay in the home for 10 years. To qualify, your household income must be at or below 80% of the area median income, and you must have lived in the home as your primary residence for at least 10 years.

How to apply — Community Development / Grants Phone: 954-724-7069, option 3
Email: grants@nlauderdale.org

Hardening My Property 2.0

Helps with a new roof and impact windows, up to $25,000.

Application window closed — watch for the next cycle

Minor Home Repair

Covers smaller home fixes and repairs.

By waitlist — call the Grants office

Central A/C Program

Helps replace a failing central A/C unit.

By waitlist — call the Grants office

If you have a City lien and are worried about it, please contact us before you assume anything.

Residents fill the commission chambers for a Community Reinvestment townhall — Residents at a Community Reinvestment townhall. Photo: Office of the Mayor.

Mayor's Community Reinvestment Initiative flyer for Hardening My Property 2.0 — The HMP 2.0 program flyer.

The Mayor hosted Community Reinvestment townhalls on May 4 and 6 to walk residents through these programs.

Flood Protection Underway

On April 30, the City broke ground on the new $12 million C-14 Pump Station, a major step in reducing flood risk and moving stormwater out of our neighborhoods faster during heavy rain. Students from Silver Lakes Middle and North Broward Academy of Excellence joined city and county officials at the groundbreaking. Crews and residents also placed a time capsule at the site, to be opened in 2051. The groundbreaking was covered by WSVN 7News.

“I remember in 2018, we had water above my knee at several areas, and to know that this is happening right now is unbelievable.”

Mayor Samson Borgelin

Mayor Borgelin and city officials break ground on the C-14 Pump Station — The C-14 Pump Station groundbreaking. Photo: Office of the Mayor.

A vocalist performs with a live band at the Mayor's Community Concert — The Mayor’s Community Concert, June 26. Photo: Office of the Mayor.

Celebrating Community

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Mayor’s Community Concert on June 26, with T-Vice, Black Dada, and DJ Nicky Mix. It was a wonderful evening of music, food, and neighbors seeing neighbors.

Events like this are what make North Lauderdale feel like home. We are already looking forward to the next one.

Residents celebrate at a Haiti World Cup watch party

Haiti Makes History

Haiti reached the World Cup for the first time since 1974 and scored its first-ever World Cup goals, against Morocco. Watch parties across our community were filled with flags, cheers, and pride.

Quarterfinal · Hard Rock Stadium · Jul 11

Third-place match · Jul 18

Mark Your Calendar

Looking ahead in July

JUL 3

Independence Day Celebration, 5:00–9:30 pm, Sports Complex.

JUL 4

Independence Day 5K Run/Walk, 7:00–10:00 am, Hampton Pines Park.

JUL 14

Commission workshop 4 pm, regular meeting 6 pm.

JUL 28

Commission meeting 6 pm.

JUL 31

Mayor’s Community Fun Night, 6:30–8:00 pm, City Hall Sports Complex. Free and family-friendly.

The Commission is in recess in August.

Get Ready for Hurricane Season

NOAA is predicting a below-normal 2026 season, with 8 to 14 named storms. That is good news, and it is still worth being ready. The peak of the season runs from August through October, so now is the time to prepare.

Sign up for emergency alerts at AlertBroward.
Pre-register now for the county’s Special Needs Sheltering Program if you or a loved one needs extra help during a storm.
Visit the City hurricane page for local information.

Back to School

The first day of school for Broward County Public Schools is Monday, August 10, 2026. A little planning now makes the morning of a lot smoother.

Make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date. Florida requires Form DH 680 — details at browardschools.com/vaccinations.

The Broward Education Foundation runs a school supply drive each year to help families get ready. It is a great resource if you need a hand with supplies.