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Wellington Staff Explains Next Step For Redevelopment

Wellington Planning & Zoning Manager David Flinchum gave a history of planning and zoning in Wellington at last week’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board meeting in preparation for a major reworking of the village’s comprehensive plan and land use...

Wellington Chamber Welcomes Equestrian Season

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce hosted its 10th annual kickoff to the equestrian and polo season luncheon at the Wanderers Club on Wednesday, featuring keynote speakers Mark Bellissimo and Noreen O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan, representing the Gold Coast Dressage Association and Wellington...

Wellington Survey Measuring Support For Cultural Facility

Wellington is currently conducting a survey to see whether a cultural arts center is needed or desired in the community. The village has partnered with an independent consultant to conduct a feasibility assessment on the potential for a community...

LGWCD Returns To Outside Vendor For Aquatic Weed Control

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors decided to go back to a private contractor for aquatic weed control on Monday after a certified staff member resigned. LGWCD Administrator Steve Yohe said aquatic weed control was brought in-house...

Fire Rescue, Law Enforcement To Escort Veterans On Honor Flight

In the wee morning hours on Saturday, Nov. 19, fire-rescue and law enforcement personnel from both Palm Beach and Martin counties will be escorting and displaying honorary salutes to the World War II and Korean War veterans on board...

Frankel Announces Breakthrough On Rules Regarding Group Homes

Congresswoman Lois Frankel (D-District 22) said this week that a Joint Statement this month from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) will provide local municipalities with the legal clarity they need...

Wellington Takes Steps To Fix 40th Street Water Main

The Wellington Village Council awarded contracts to replace the entire water main and a culvert on 40th Street South on Tuesday to fix mistakes in the project, and approved a budget increase of about $471,000 to cover the increased...

Four WHS Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent To Play College Sports

Four Wellington High School athletes signed college letters of intent on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Basketball star Trent Frazier signed with the University of Illinois, while softball standout Catherine Vega signed with the University of North Florida. Wolverine baseball player Sawyer...

Matt Willhite Elected District 86 State Rep

Democrat Matt Willhite defeated Republican Laurel Bennett on Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the race for State Representative in District 86. Willhite garnered 41,848 votes (57.58 percent) to Bennett’s 30,833 votes (42.42 percent), according to unofficial results. Willhite will replace term-limited State...

RPB Council Gives First OK To Boat And RV Parking Revisions

About 80 residents packed the Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting last week for the preliminary reading of an ordinance designed to keep RVs and boats off sidewalks and front lawns, so as not to be an eyesore. Also on...

Wellington Delays Binks Vet Clinic Variance To Study Turn Lane Funding

The Wellington Village Council on Tuesday postponed approval of a variance for a veterinary clinic at the Binks Commercial Center at Binks Forest Drive and Bent Creek Road until it can get answers about how an entrance planned on...

ITID’s Gary Dunkley Re-Elected, Argue Replaces Damone

Incumbent Gary Dunkley and challenger Betty Argue claimed seats on the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors after the votes were counted on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Dunkley, the ITID Seat 2 incumbent, won a second four-year term, tallying 10,044...

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ITID Re-Opens Nicole Hornstein Equestrian Park

On Saturday, March 9, the Indian Trail Improvement District held a grand re-opening ceremony for the district’s Nicole Hornstein...