Thursday, July 17, 2025

Acreage/Loxahatchee/Westlake

Connie Bell And Karen Piesley Claim Seats On LGWCD Board

Two new supervisors took seats on the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors after the district’s election Monday. Connie Bell and Karen Piesley both took 2,083 acre-votes to incumbent Frank Schiola’s 408 acre-votes — a margin that the...

ITID To Consider Coming Under Inspector General Jurisdiction

The Indian Trail Improvement District has not yet come under the jurisdiction of the Palm Beach County Office of the Inspector General, but the ITID Board of Supervisors on Wednesday invited Inspector General John Carey to come back for...

Two Newcomers, One Incumbent Vie For LGWCD Seats

Three candidates for the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors are vying for two available seats in the Monday, June 26 election. Political newcomers Connie Bell and Karen Piesley are challenging incumbent Frank Schiola, a two-term supervisor and...

FPL Hardening Power Lines In Parts Of Loxahatchee Groves

Florida Power & Light is undertaking a major upgrade of power lines in portions of Loxahatchee Groves, which should be a relief to some residents who have historically been among the last to get their power restored after a...

Heavenly Horses Holds 4-H Goat Yoga Fundraiser

The Palm Beach County 4-H group Heavenly Horses held a goat yoga fundraising session at Eden’s Edge Show Stables (3548 162nd Drive North, Loxahatchee) on Saturday, June 17. Cheryl Alker led the class while goats wandered among the guests....

LGWCD Board Approves Bank Line Of Credit For Emergencies

The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors on Monday approved a $200,000 revolving line of credit with Floridian Community Bank to cover the immediate cost of emergencies until it can get refunds from the Federal Emergency Management...

LGWCD Supervisors Ponder Assessment Increase In Budget

It appears that a hike in assessments is likely for property owners in the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District after the initial round of budget workshops. LGWCD supervisors discussed the possibility when they met Monday. The increase might be necessary...

SRHS Grad Michael Fontecchio Headed To Ohio Northern

Seminole Ridge High School graduate Michael Fontecchio recently signed to play football at Ohio Northern University. The standout lineman played all four years with the Hawks during his high school career, with three of those years on the varsity...

Minto Donates Land For Permanent Fire Station At Westlake

Minto Communities Inc. is making it possible for Palm Beach County to construct a new Fire Station 22 in Westlake to serve the people living in and around the area. Minto has completed the conveyance of nearly 4.5 acres of...

Lox Council OKs Emergency Culvert Repair Amid Policy Concerns

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved a resolution for the emergency repair of a culvert at F Road and Kerry Lane on Tuesday, but Councilman Todd McLendon called for a clear policy on culvert repair and what the responsibilities...

Groves Council, LGWCD Hold Follow-Up Meeting On Roads

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council and the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors met jointly for a second time Tuesday on the topic of transferring control of remaining district roads to the town. The meeting sought to move...

PLAN Meeting Reviews The Advantages Of Acreage Incorporation

Preserve the Lifestyle of the Acreage Now (PLAN), a group initiating an effort to incorporate The Acreage, met again at the Acreage library on Tuesday, May 30, where members reviewed small changes in its feasibility study and proposed charter. “We’ve...

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Fourth Of July Brings Fun & Fireworks To Wellington

The Village of Wellington held its annual Fourth of July holiday celebration on Friday, July 4 at Village Park....