Saturday, May 18, 2024

Wellington

Record-Breaking Funds Raised At Sold-Out Inaugural Wellington Derby Fundraiser

The inaugural Wellington Derby Party, hosted by Diamante Farms Dressage on Saturday, May 4, exceeded all expectations, marking a historic milestone in philanthropy and community support. The sold-out event, benefiting the Wellington Community Foundation, garnered exceptional generosity from attendees...

WHS Band Director Mary Oser Retiring After 33 Years

After more than three decades on the job, Wellington High School Band Director Mary Oser is retiring at the end of this school year, leaving behind a legacy that includes building one of the strongest, most respected high school...

Bike Safety An Issue In Wellington, And A Focus In Essay Contest

Wellington High School junior Lucas Saenz said he learned the hard way the consequences of not wearing a helmet while riding on a bicycle. While in the country of Colombia in 2017, he wound up in a hospital unable to...

Small Increase Is Likely In Wellington’s Solid Waste Fees

Wellington residents are likely facing a $20 bump in annual costs for having their solid waste and recycling picked up at the curb, which, if not a cause for enthusiasm exactly, still beats some other recent hikes, village officials...

Wellington Seniors Celebrate Cinco De Mayo

The Village of Wellington hosted a Cinco de Mayo-themed luncheon for seniors on Thursday, May 2 at the Wellington Community Center. The band Mariachi Real 2000 performed Mexican music to go along with the event’s theme.

Wellington Officials Break Ground On Brand-New Aquatics Center

The Wellington Village Council, joined by dozens of other village representatives and the local swim community, held a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday, May 11 for the new Wellington Aquatics Center, which will be built near Village Park’s back entrance off...

WHS Flag Football Squad Falls In The State Semifinals In Tampa

This year’s Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) flag football state championships in Tampa held May 10-11 was as much about the venue as it was about the teams — four in Class 1A and four in Class 2A...

Wellington Hosts Earth Day And Arbor Day Event

The Village of Wellington hosted its Earth Day and Arbor Day event on Saturday, April 20 at the Wellington Amphitheater. The free event included vendors and educational tents hosted by local businesses and nonprofits, as well as the planting...

Mall’s Managers Have Big Plans For The Future Of Wellington Green

Despite popular assumptions that regional shopping malls are going away, managers at the Mall at Wellington Green say key tenants are reinvesting, new ones are arriving and an unconventional redevelopment plan just might rev up its retail mojo for...

Staff: Land Sales Not Required To Balance Wellington Budget

Wellington has the money to pay for big-ticket projects like a $30 million aquatic center already in its budget, and it does not have to sell assets like the K-Park land to cover those, village staff members assured the...

WHS To Celebrate 659 In Class Of 2024 At Graduation May 20

At 8 a.m. on Monday, May 20, Wellington High School’s Class of 2024 will filter into their seats at the South Florida Fairgrounds for their graduation ceremony, as they prepare to cross the stage and leave their high school...

Wellington Celebrates Launch Of New Senior Transportation Program

On Saturday, April 27, the Wellington Village Council, joined by community leaders and residents, gathered to cut the ribbon and celebrate the launch of a new transportation service for Wellington senior citizens in partnership with Freebee. Freebee, a free, unlimited...

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Family, Friends & Faculty Celebrate New RPBHS Grads

Family, friends and faculty erupted in applause as the Royal Palm Beach High School Class of 2024 turned its...