Council issues proclamations recognizing Kashmir Today and the Lake Worth Herald/Greenacres Observer and honors publishers Mark and Judy Easton

The Greenacres City Council issued two proclamations during its special business presentations: one recognizing Kashmir Today’s 31st anniversary and another honoring the Lake Worth Herald and the Greenacres Observer and publishers Mark and Judy Easton for more than a century of service to the region.

Mayor Shaw read a proclamation noting Kashmir Today’s founding in 1994 and proclaimed Jan. 1, 2025 as the magazine’s 31st anniversary in Greenacres, praising its coverage of issues affecting the Kashmiri diaspora. The council invited Sam Zucchi (invited forward) for the presentation.

The council also honored the Lake Worth Herald and the Greenacres Observer, noting the newspapers have served the community since 1913 and praising the Easton family’s multigenerational stewardship. Mark Easton accepted the council’s recognition and spoke about his long association with Greenacres and the newspaper’s role in the community.

Why it matters: the proclamations acknowledge local and diaspora media organizations and mark the retirement/transition of long-serving local publishers.

Mark Easton, in remarks to the council, recalled growing up near Greenacres, thanked city staff and officials, and expressed affection for the community; he also thanked Judy Easton as the longtime, behind-the-scenes worker who helped run the newspapers. The council presented proclamations and thanked the Eastons for their service; no policy actions were taken.