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Wellington

Education Committee Hears Keely Spinelli Grant Presentations

Wellington’s Education Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 20 to review the success of last year’s Keely Spinelli Grant Program and find out how Wellington schools plan to spend this year’s money. The committee heard from elementary, middle and high school principals,...

Wellington Tennis Center Event Aimed At Kids

More than 300 participants joined in the fun on the courts of the Wellington Tennis Center for the Back to School Tennis Bash on Saturday, Aug. 17. This free, family-oriented event gave kids and parents a sample of Wellington’s...

Wellington Puts A Focus On Fixing Thoroughfare Hedges

Hedges are an important aesthetic to the Village of Wellington, and Planning & Zoning Manager David Flinchum led a presentation before Wellington’s Architectural Review Board on Wednesday, Aug. 21, explaining what the village would like to see along main...

Wolverines Drop Kickoff Classic Game 43-7 To Treasure Coast

The Wellington High School football team hosted Treasure Coast High School on Friday, Aug. 16 for a pre-season kickoff classic game, falling to the perennial powerhouse Titans 43-7. The Wolverines elected to play the visiting Titans because the coaches needed...

Broncos Fall In Pre-Season Game To Defending State Champs

On Friday, Aug. 16, the Palm Beach Central High School football team hosted the defending Class 6A state champions Miami Northwestern High School for a kickoff classic, falling to the Bulls 36-6 under a rain-filled sky. The Broncos are the...

Temple B’nai Jacob Starts Season With Open House

Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington held an open house on Sunday, Aug. 18, offering the community the opportunity to meet with the new rabbinical team of Rabbi David Abrams and Rabbi Matan Peled, as well as temple board members...

Foundation Raises The Flag At Home Of Wellington Army Veteran

By Meredith Burow An American flag that once flew over the U.S. Capitol now flutters from a knotted tree in a quiet Wellington neighborhood. To thank U.S. Army veteran Cesar Cardona for his service to the nation, the Wellington Community Foundation...

Zoning Board Supports Changes To Preserve Areas At Wellington Green

Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board met late into the night on Wednesday, Aug. 14 to discuss a proposal that would shrink preserve areas near the Mall at Wellington Green in favor of additional apartments and a restaurant. Representatives of...

Capital Projects Discussed At Wellington Budget Workshop

The preliminary budget for Wellington’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) was discussed by the Wellington Village Council in a workshop session on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Proposed CIP recommendations include modifying various canal drainage systems in the Acme Improvement District, investing in...

Wellington Council OKs Budgets For Drainage, Water & Waste

The Wellington Village Council adopted its budgets and assessment rates Tuesday, Aug. 13 for the Acme Improvement District, solid waste collection, the water and wastewater utility, and other special funds. Director of Administrative & Financial Services Tanya Quickel provided a...

Wellington Green Hosts First ‘BeYOUtiful Experience’

The Wellington community was invited to a celebration of inner and outer beauty at the Mall at Wellington Green’s first “BeYOUtiful Experience” on Saturday, Aug. 10. The event took place in the Grand Court as part of the popular,...

WCF Distributes 600 Backpacks, 300 School Uniforms To Local Students

The Wellington Community Foundation recently partnered with the Village of Wellington and the local nonprofit organization Back to Basics to help Wellington students be prepared for a successful school year. Hundreds of students attended Wellington’s annual event Back to School...

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