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Wellington

Summer Service Gives Teens Insight Into Government

BY ANNE CHECKOSKY Nine high school students are learning first-hand how government works this summer. The students applied for and were accepted into Wellington’s summer service program. They’re now spending eight hours each week through Aug. 8 learning about different Wellington...

Health Festival At Whole Foods Plaza

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce sponsored a Health & Wellness Festival on Saturday, June 22 in the Whole Foods Market plaza. Vendors from the health, beauty and fitness industries, among others, gave out samples and discount coupons to attendees....

Bubbles & Bones Offers Dogs And Owners Bath Time Bonding

BY ALEXANDRA ANTONOPOULOS Eryka Snodgrass, owner of the self-service dog-grooming boutique Bubbles & Bones, believes that washing pets means more than having a clean animal — it’s an opportunity to build trust and develop a closer relationship. “It’s not just about...

Abruzzo & Pafford: Good And Bad Out Of Tallahassee

Members of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce got a legislative update from State Sen. Joseph Abruzzo (D-District 25) and State Rep. Mark Pafford (D-District 86) at a luncheon held Monday, June 17 at the Wanderers Club. Abruzzo said that he...

Committee OKs More Lot Coverage For Rustic Ranches

Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee recommended approval Wednesday, June 12 of an ordinance that would allow residents in the Rustic Ranches community more lot coverage. Wellington Principal Planner Bill Nemser told committee members that currently Rustic Ranches has 5-acre and 10-acre...

Equestrian Village Owner Signs On To The Settlement

Wellington will get some reprieve from its legal woes after the owners of the Equestrian Village site accepted an agreement to halt litigation for 180 days and refile permit applications. Village Manager Paul Schofield told the Town-Crier on Tuesday that...

Cilantro’s Deli Serves Up South American Favorites

BY ALEXANDRA ANTONOPOULOS Cilantro’s Gourmet Deli in Wellington offers more than a strong cup of coffee or a delicious sandwich to its customers. The restaurant has taken on the role of an unofficial polo hangout, and owner Herman Moreira wouldn’t...

PBSO Investigating Reports Of Vandalism

JUNE 17 — A resident of Draft Horse Lane contacted the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office substation in Wellington early Monday morning to report an act of vandalism. According to a PBSO report, the victim was driving on Wellington...

Schofield Under Fire As Council Debates His Future

Members of the Wellington Village Council tabled a discussion Tuesday on whether to fire Village Manager Paul Schofield (shown above). Discussion of the issue was a last-minute addition to the agenda Monday by Councilman Matt Willhite. Though he had support...

Wellington Agrees To Letter Of Intent For SR 7 Horse Park

Members of the Wellington Village Council were divided Tuesday over whether to give exclusive consideration to a horse park on the village-owned K-Park site at the corner of State Road 7 and Stribling Way. Council members voted 3-2 to approve...

WHS Project Grad Sends 289 Seniors Off With Celebration

On May 21, 289 graduating seniors from Wellington High School enjoyed an all-night party at the Village Park gym. Wellington Project Graduation was a safe celebration of friends, memories and good times with plenty of prizes, food and entertainment. “It...

Auditor Slams Wellington Staff For Obstructing Process

Members of the Wellington Village Council heard concerns last week from an auditing firm hired last year to scour Wellington’s books for waste and mismanagement. But the concerns were less about financial matters than staff response to auditors’ concerns. Auditor...

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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...