Episodi

  • Darlene Galambos, City Clerk, April 7, 2026
    Apr 7 2026
    April 7, 2026 | This episode of The Break Room features City Clerk Darlene Galambos continuing a discussion on influential women who shaped St. Augustine, highlighting figures in historic preservation, archaeology, education, and business. The conversation emphasizes their lasting impact on the city’s cultural heritage, including contributions to museums, historic sites, and community development. The episode also touches on current city updates, volunteer opportunities, and Galambos’s role in preserving local history.
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    15 min
  • Darlene Galambos, City Clerk, March 31, 2026
    Mar 31 2026
    March 31, 2026 | Part 1: This episode of The Break Room highlights influential women who have shaped St. Augustine’s history and development, featuring City Clerk Darlene Galambos discussing female city leaders, historians, and community contributors. The conversation explores their impact on areas like environmental preservation, arts, civil rights history, and city planning, while also encouraging community involvement through local boards.
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    16 min
  • Dr. Andrea White, City Archaeologist, March 24, 2026
    Mar 24 2026
    March 24, 2026 | This episode highlights Dr. Andrea White’s work on major archaeology projects in St. Augustine, including recent discoveries and ongoing excavations tied to city improvements. She also shares updates on a new archaeology center and reflects on how these finds connect the community to its past.
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    15 min
  • Melissa Burns, Finance Director, March 17, 2026
    Mar 17 2026
    This episode of The Break Room features City of St. Augustine Finance Director Melissa Burns during Women’s History Month and Government Finance Professionals Week. Burns discusses what distinguishes government finance professionals from other accountants, emphasizing their role in responsibly managing and safeguarding public funds. The conversation highlights the work of the city’s Finance Department and the importance of financial stewardship in local government.
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    14 min
  • Meredith Breidenstein, Assistant City Manager, March 10, 2026
    Mar 10 2026
    In this episode of The Break Room, Communications Director Melissa Wissel talks with Assistant City Manager Meredith Breidenstein about her 21-year career with the City of St. Augustine and her role as the city’s first female assistant city manager during Women’s History Month. Breidenstein discusses the city’s strategic planning efforts, priorities for the 2026 state legislative session—including funding for a resilient fire station and water infrastructure—and the potential impacts of proposed property tax reforms on city services.
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    15 min
  • Isaac Kiltz, Engineer, March 3, 2026
    Mar 3 2026
    In this episode of The Break Room, Engineer Isaac Kiltz explains how the City of St. Augustine uses smoke testing and other inspection methods to find leaks and improper connections in the wastewater system. He also shares what residents can expect during upcoming neighborhood testing and how these efforts help protect and improve the City’s infrastructure.
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    17 min
  • Reuben Franklin, Assistant City Manager, February 24, 2026
    Feb 24 2026
    In this episode of The Break Room, Assistant City Manager Reuben Franklin shares details about the City of Saint Augustine’s 2026 Citizens Academy. He and host Melissa Wissel walk through the six-week program’s sessions, highlighting hands-on experiences with public safety, utilities, planning, and new conservation initiatives. The conversation also includes updates on major city projects, including the Broudy's parking garage and King Street improvements.
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    16 min
  • Marcus Pinson, Environmental Project Engineer, February 17, 2026
    Feb 17 2026
    2.17.26 | Environmental Project Engineer Marcus Pinson joins us to discuss two major capital improvement projects currently impacting the City of St. Augustine. Marcus provides updates on the recent relocation of the iconic Bridge of Lions statues ahead of the upcoming seawall replacement project, as well as infrastructure work in the Flagler Model Land neighborhood that will close part of Sevilla Street for an extended period. Listen now.
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    14 min