Saturday, August 16, 2025

Wellington

Art Society Hosts Gallery Tour

The Village of Wellington and the Wellington Art Society hosted a “Meet the Artist” reception Tuesday, Aug. 6 at the Wellington Municipal Complex. A total of 14 Wellington Art Society members have 34 original works of art on display...

New Fire Academy Enrolling Students At WHS This Year

BY ANNE CHECKOSKY Students who’ve dreamed about becoming firefighters or paramedics will get an opportunity to take their first steps in realizing that goal at Wellington High School this year. The Wellington High School Fire Science Academy was created with the...

Meeting Space Available At New Wellington Room

Good news for all of those who’ve inquired about meeting space for large groups in Wellington — the new Wellington Room at the Lake Wellington Professional Center is open for business. The room, which comes fully appointed and can accommodate...

Expert: Wellington Needs More Trust, Communication

A consultant hired by the Wellington Village Council to evaluate issues in the village reported this week that although Wellington has a strong reputation, lack of trust and communication among village officials has contributed to division. Council members agreed in...

Wellington Grant Program Benefits Montauk Village

Montauk Village, a townhome complex off Forest Hill Blvd., is the first community to receive a Defensive Measures Grant from the Village of Wellington. Wellington communities could be eligible for up to $15,000 as part of the Defensive Measures Grant...

WHS Dancers Honor Neda Kucich

The Wellington High School Dance Team and Kelly Dennis hosted “Make a Move Benefit: Remembering Neda” on Thursday, Aug. 1 in the Wellington High School auditorium to honor Dennis’ late mother Neda Kucich, a victim of cancer. Members of...

Art Society Plans ‘Meet The Artists’ Reception Aug. 6

Next week, members of the community will have an opportunity to check out local art and meet critically acclaimed local artists during the Wellington Art Society’s “Meet the Artists” reception at the Wellington Municipal Complex. On Tuesday, Aug. 6, from...

Some Wellington Departments Might Reopen On Fridays

Some of Wellington’s departments could be going back to a five-day workweek as part of an effort to provide better customer service for residents on Friday. At a budget workshop Monday, members of the Wellington Village Council asked staff...

Vet Clinic Rule Change Concerns Equestrian Board

Members of the Wellington Equestrian Preserve Committee decided Wednesday to postpone a recommendation that could make veterinary offices a permitted use in certain parts of the Wellington Equestrian Preserve Area. Committee members wanted a second look at the ordinance with...

Robbin Lee Takes Over As WRMC CEO

Wellington Regional Medical Center recently announced the promotion of Robbin Lee (shown above) to chief executive officer. She took over the position Thursday, Aug. 1. Lee is a seasoned healthcare executive with 30 years of experience. She has served in...

Vandals Damage Patio Of Wellington Community Center

JULY 29 — An employee of the Village of Wellington called the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office substation in Wellington on Monday to report an act of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, sometime between 10 p.m. last Friday...

Car Tycoon Visits Chamber To Share Success Tips

Members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce learned some secrets to business success Monday from Earl D. Stewart Jr., owner of Earl Stewart Toyota. At a luncheon held at the Wanderers Club, chamber members learned how Stewart’s unorthodox approach to...

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Event At Mall Celebrates More Than 150 Educators

The Mall at Wellington Green, in partnership with the Wellington Community Foundation and the Education Foundation of Palm Beach...