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Royal Palm Beach

RPB Candidates Talk Issues At Town-Crier Forum

Six candidates for three seats on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council squared off in a forum Monday, hosted by the Town-Crier and moderated by retired WPTV News Channel 5 anchor Jim Sackett. Councilman Fred Pinto and former Councilwoman Martha...

Richard Valuntas Puts A Focus On His Record And Background

Royal Palm Beach Vice Mayor Richard Valuntas faces a challenge from businesswoman Selena Smith as he seeks reelection to Seat 3 on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. Valuntas recently sat down with the Town-Crier to discuss his record and...

Selena Smith Stresses Business Experience, Volunteer Work

Businesswoman Selena Smith is looking to unseat incumbent Vice Mayor Richard Valuntas in the race for Seat 3 on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. Smith recently sat down with the Town-Crier to discuss her goals should she be elected...

Enjoy A Weekend Of Fun At West Fest

Get your boots, spurs, chaps and cowboy hats ready for this weekend’s Royal Palm Beach West Fest, taking place Friday, Feb. 26 through Sunday, Feb. 28 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. “It’s going to be a great weekend,” Community...

After 13 Years On The Council, Fred Pinto Seeks A Promotion

After serving on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council for 13 years, Fred Pinto is seeking a promotion to mayor. However, in order to win the post, he will have to defeat former Councilwoman Martha Webster in the Tuesday,...

Martha Webster Sees Need For Different Leadership In Royal Palm Beach

Former Councilwoman Martha Webster is seeking a return to elected office in Royal Palm Beach in her current run for mayor. She faces Councilman Fred Pinto in her bid to take over the gavel from retiring Mayor Matty Mattioli....

‘Town-Crier’ To Host RPB Candidates Forum On Feb. 22

The Town-Crier newspaper will host a televised Royal Palm Beach candidates forum Monday, Feb. 22 in the Village Meeting Hall council chambers. The forum will begin at 7 p.m., lasting approximately two hours and will be moderated by retired...

RPB Seniors Enjoy Valentine’s Party

The Royal Palm Beach Seniors Activities Group held a Valentine’s Day Party on Friday, Feb. 12 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center with a light buffet lunch. For more information about the Royal Palm Beach Seniors Activities Group,...

Hmara Seeking Re-Election Based On Experience, Results

When Royal Palm Beach Councilman Jeff Hmara first ran for office, he thought that his 42 years of federal experience, including 25 years in project management, would be beneficial to the community. “As it turns out, I think those experiences...

Challenger Lenore White Pushing For Change On RPB Council

Greenway Village resident Lenore White is challenging incumbent Jeff Hmara for Seat 1 on the Royal Palm Beach Village Council. The election will be held Tuesday, March 15. White recently sat down with the Town-Crier to discuss her background and...

RPB Council Agrees To Pay Off Commons Park Debt

The Royal Palm Beach Village Council agreed last week to use about $15 million from the sale of its former wastewater treatment plant site to pay off the loan it took for the construction of Royal Palm Beach Commons...

RPB Insurance Agency Bigelow & Larsen Celebrates 35th Anniversary

By Jason Stromberg Where have the years gone? That’s what Cheri Larsen ponders nowadays as the manager of Bigelow & Larsen, an insurance agency in Royal Palm Beach currently celebrating its 35th anniversary. Larsen has been in charge of the local,...

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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....