Monday, July 28, 2025

Wellington

New Fire Truck Serving The Wellington Area

A new fire engine was put into service recently in Wellington. Wellington’s new truck is a brand-new 2014 Sutphen Shield equipped with a 1250 GPM Hale pump, with a top-mounted pump panel. It has an on-board foam system and has...

Concerts, Food Trucks And Ice Buckets

The Wellington Amphitheater hosted Tribute Concerts & Food Trucks on Saturday, Aug. 23 featuring a tribute to Frankie Valli by William Cintron and a tribute to horn bands by Solid Brass. As hundreds danced the night away, several Wellington...

Turn Lane And Paving Nixed From Equestrian Village Site Plan Changes

After a three-hour debate, the Wellington Village Council approved site plan changes Tuesday for the Equestrian Village site after removing several staff-recommended conditions, including a provision for a future left-turn lane into the site from Pierson Road and a...

Dog Wash Benefits Heart Association

Wellington Regional Medical Center Emergency Services and Courtyard Animal Hospital hosted a charity dog wash to benefit the American Heart Association on Sunday, Aug. 24 at the Wellington Dog Park. Dog owners and their furry friends convened at the...

WHS Wolverines Coast To Kickoff Classic Victory

BY GENE NARDI The Wellington High School varsity football squad hosted Olympic Heights High School in a kickoff classic game on Friday, Aug. 22 and coasted to a 32-0 victory over the Lions. Preseason football games are no stranger to early...

Open House At Temple Beth Torah

Temple Beth Torah in Wellington held an open house Sunday, Aug. 24. Approximately 200 current and prospective members got a chance to met Rabbi Andrew Rosenkranz, the temple’s new spiritual leader, and Cantor Carrie Barry, as well as members...

Wellington Equestrian Board OKs Horse Trail Map

The Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee on Monday recommended the inclusion of a comprehensive map of the village’s horse trails in the equestrian element of Wellington’s comprehensive plan, even though the map remains incomplete. Wellington Projects Manager Mike O’Dell said the...

Wellington Council Approves Pathway At Palm Beach Point

The Wellington Village Council last week approved a contract to construct a multipurpose path near the entrance to the Palm Beach Point community, although Palm Beach Point residents still prefer an option that would provide more vehicle stacking at...

Wellington Hopes To Negotiate A Better Trash Rate

The Wellington Village Council decided to try to negotiate a better deal with its solid waste collection provider Waste Management last week, and possibly put out a request for proposals to gauge the market. The proposed rate for fiscal year...

Wolverines Football Team Ready For The Fall Season

BY GENE NARDI The Wellington High School varsity football squad has been in training camp for the past several weeks, in preparation for the fast-approaching fall season. The Wolverines are in what is arguably one of the toughest districts in the...

Temple B’nai Jacob Hosts ‘Bagels & Butterflies’ Event

Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington hosted its “Bagels and Butterflies” open house Sunday, Aug. 17 presented by the New School @B’nai Jacob. Rabbi David Abrams and new Education Director Rabbi Janie Grackin met with guests while adults and children...

New Arts-Themed Charter School Prepares To Open

The former Wellington Christian School campus will have a new name and a new mission this month when the Eagle Arts Academy Charter School opens at the site along Wellington Trace. “It was my very first dream to have a...

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Murder Mystery Brings Intrigue To Wellington Green

The Village of Wellington collaborated with the Mall at Wellington Green on Saturday, July 19 for a summertime murder...