Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Wellington

Temple B’nai Jacob Hosts Annual Picnic

Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington held its annual picnic Sunday, May 5 at Okeeheelee Park’s Alligator Pavilion. Aside from great food, the event included outdoor activities, watermelon-eating contests, face painting and more. For more about the congregation, visit www.templebnaijacob.com.

Zoning Board OK For Daycare Center On State Road 7

A daycare center proposed on the site of the planned Wellington Charter School got a nod of approval Wednesday from members of Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board. Despite concerns about traffic along State Road 7 near the intersection of...

Wellington Frowns On Plat Waiver Idea

Members of the Wellington Village Council were divided last week on a measure that would allow multifamily units to be more easily divided and sold to individual homeowners. Though council members voted 3-2 on April 23 to approve an amendment...

Wellington Ballet Theater Seeks Venue Of Its Own

In an effort to enhance culture in the western communities, Wellington Ballet Theatre is providing professional ballet hopefuls an opportunity to enrich their talents. Wrapping up its first operational year, the young nonprofit offers skilled training, performance opportunities and career...

Wellington Offering B&G Club Summer Camp Scholarships

With summer fast approaching, Wellington is making sure some of its neediest kids have a safe place to stay while their parents work. To help families in need when school is out, the village is offering a scholarship program for...

New Wellington Boys & Girls Club Opens

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club hosted its grand opening last weekend, honoring those who helped the club become a reality and also inviting the community to celebrate. On Saturday, April 27, the club held a...

PBSO Wants Help Solving Wellington Cattle Caper

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying suspects wanted for removing cattle from a property in Wellington on Monday, April 22. According to a PBSO report, at approximately 4 a.m. the victim received...

Laurie Cohen Hired As New Wellington Village Attorney

Laurie Cohen was hired this week as Wellington’s new village attorney after council members called a special meeting Monday to discuss the matter. However, discussions got heated when some council members questioned whether procedure had been followed in ceasing negotiations...

Higher Fines Make It Pricey For Village Code Scofflaws

Code enforcement violators could face greater fines in Wellington after members of the Wellington Village Council gave preliminary approval Tuesday to an ordinance increasing the maximum penalties that can be levied. Under the new code, a special magistrate could punish...

Wellington Council Shows Interest In SR 7 Horse Park

Members of the Wellington Village Council got more details this week about a horse park proposal eyed for the K-Park property at the intersection of State Road 7 and Stribling Way. At Monday’s agenda review meeting, local businessman Jack Van...

New Boys & Girls Club Opening This Weekend

The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club will host its long-awaited grand opening celebration Sunday, April 28 at the new club on Wellington Trace. From 1 to 4 p.m., the community is invited to check out the...

Relatives Recall Raymond Kahn As Devoted To Family

Raymond Kahn, 59, passed away late Monday, April 22 after a long illness. A 30-year Wellington resident, he battled an illness similar to Parkinson’s disease called multiple system atrophy (MSA). Born in the Philippines, Raymond was the son of Rene...

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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...