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Wellington Council Supports New Parking Citation Program

Masked and socially distanced, the Wellington Village Council met Tuesday, June 23 in the council chambers for a meeting that included a public hearing for a new parking citation program. Provided by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor...

ITID Board Approves Change Order For Landscaping Work At Park

The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors approved a change order of up to $75,000 toward the completion of Acreage Community Park’s southern expansion on Wednesday, June 24 to replace dead or dying trees and other foliage at...

Wellington Attorney Challenging Willhite For District 86 Seat

Wellington resident and attorney Susan Kufdakis Rivera is running as a Republican for state representative in District 86, challenging two-term Democratic incumbent Matt Willhite in November’s general election. District 86 covers all of Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee Groves,...

Roundabout Coming To Greenbriar/Ousley Farms Intersection

A contract for road improvements at the intersection of Greenbriar Blvd. and Ousley Farms Road was approved by the Wellington Village Council on Tuesday, June 23. The improvements include installing a roundabout at the challenging intersection. The project was awarded...

County Commission Unanimously Mandates Mask Wearing In Public

The Palm Beach County Commission unanimously approved a mandate Tuesday, June 23 to require social distancing and mask wearing on the strong recommendation of health officials, notwithstanding the many vocal mask protesters who attended the meeting. Dr. Alina Alonso, director...

Rec Board Gets Update On Wellington’s Parks Master Plan

Amid some technical glitches, a virtual meeting of the Wellington Parks & Recreation Advisory Board held via Zoom on Monday, June 22 featured a comprehensive, mid-point update on the village’s Parks Master Plan. Consultant Joseph Webb, who has been contracted...

Radar Signs Coming To Sparrow Drive To Help Control Speeders

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council approved two speed indicator signs for Sparrow Drive east of Royal Palm Beach Blvd. on Thursday, June 18 after conducting a study in response to a petition circulated by residents asking for traffic...

RPB Council Gives Initial Nod For Townhomes On Land Behind Shopping Plaza

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council on Thursday, June 18 approved the first reading of a land use change request from commercial to residential with plans for about 100 townhomes on 12.28 acres north of Okeechobee Blvd. and west...

PBSO Covert Compliance Team To Enforce Social Distancing Requirements

Despite a spike in coronavirus cases, Palm Beach County will keep businesses open, with covert teams led by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office inspecting re-opened restaurants, bars and shops to make sure that they are complying with the...

Wellington Hopes To Host Drive-In Fireworks Display

UPDATE: Fireworks will be set off from both the Mall at Wellington Green and Village Park on Pierson Road. Learn more at www.wellingtonfl.gov/July4th. The Fourth of July is famous for community gatherings and fireworks displays. However, social distancing rules in...

Census Competition Pits Communities In Friendly Rivalry

While the census may seem abstract to some, everyone should know the importance of the once-a-decade population count. It impacts funding for programs and facilities for schools, public safety, and parks and recreation. It is also used to add...

Abruzzo Likely To Succeed Bock As Palm Beach County Clerk

Former State Sen. Joseph Abruzzo appears to have a clear shot to be the next Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller, as he will face only write-in opposition in November’s general election. Abruzzo will succeed four-term Palm Beach County Clerk...

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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....