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Thefts At RV/Boat Storage Lot In RPB

APRIL 3 — Two Royal Palm Beach residents were recently victims of theft from the village’s RV and boat storage center on Crestwood Blvd. According to separate Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office reports, deputies from the Royal Palm Beach...

County Honors Beaudet For National Award

Palm Beach County Water Utilities Director Bevin Beaudet was recognized by the Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday for receiving a national water quality award. Beaudet, who has had a 45-year career in environmental engineering, has been with the county...

Wellington’s Audit Process Goes Much Smoother This Year

An independent audit of Wellington’s finances was much more successful this year, said auditor Antonio Grau at the Tuesday, March 25 meeting of the Wellington Village Council. Last year, Grau & Associates slammed village management for making the audit an...

PEACE Asks County Officials For Help Advancing Priorities

Numerous Palm Beach County officials met Monday with about 2,000 members of People Engaged in Active Community Efforts (PEACE) at the Palm Beach County Convention Center to address issues including driver’s licenses for undocumented residents, unemployment in the Glades...

Wellington Council Updates Village Traffic Standards

Wellington will have a little more control over traffic issues after the Wellington Village Council voted last week to update the village’s traffic performance standards. In a unanimous vote, council members approved changes to update the code to industry standards...

Lox Council Gives OK For Paving, Drainage Projects

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council approved a paving plan for Bryan and Compton roads and Marcella Blvd. Tuesday, approving its consulting engineer’s report but delegating several aspects of the project to the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District. The town has...

Groves Not Keen On Equine Waste Recycling Idea

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council expressed general disinterest Tuesday in a proposal by Equine Eco Green for a public-private partnership to recycle horse bedding on property in the town. Council members felt that Wellington might be a better location...

Contractor: RPB Fish Kill Needed For Weed Control

Dead fish in a canal brought a complaint to the March 20 meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. Ronald Blicksilver of Van Gogh Way was upset that an aquatic weed treatment behind his home had led to a...

Updated FEMA Flood Maps Will Be Released In June

Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara reported last month that the recently passed Homeowners Affordable Flood Protection Act will limit the amount by which property owners’ flood insurance premiums can increase to 18 percent per year. The bill cleared the...

Vet Clinic Gets Zoning Board OK For Land Use Change

Members of Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board unanimously approved changes Wednesday that will designate the Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex as a commercial recreational site, allowing it to expand its veterinary practice. The roughly 12-acre site, located at the...

Crab Orchard, Valiente Score Early Maserati U.S. Open Wins

Wet fields caused the postponement of two of last Sunday’s 2014 Maserati U.S. Open games, but that didn’t stop the International Polo Club Palm Beach’s featured match from taking place. Crab Orchard (Peke Gonzalez, Magoo Laprida, Facundo Pieres and Paco...

Local Parent-Involvement Programs Nominated For State Awards

Two local school events have been nominated for the Florida Parent Involvement Awards, recognized for their dedication to engaging parents. Both Seminole Ridge High School and Wellington Elementary School have a shot at being recognized for their work in...

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Rotary Celebrates RPB Milestone At Tribute Dinner

The Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club held its annual Tribute Dinner on Saturday, June 14 at the Royal Palm...