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Wellington

Wellington Favors Idea For ‘Miracle League’ Field

Children with disabilities could one day have a baseball field to suit their needs in Wellington as part of the Miracle League. The Wellington Village Council directed staff Tuesday to explore fundraising options and locations for a handicapped-accessible field that...

Council Postpones Equestrian Items Until July

Decisions on two controversial items that could affect the future of Wellington’s equestrian community were postponed at Tuesday’s meeting of the Wellington Village Council. Council members were set to hear arguments concerning the commercial equestrian arena designation at the controversial...

Wellington Council OKs New Manure Rules

The Wellington Village Council voted unanimously Tuesday to implement new practices regarding the management of manure and other livestock waste. The changes will help Wellington meet federal Environmental Protection Agency water quality standards. The changes will govern how farm owners manage...

Wellington Supports Plan For More Senior Housing

ABOVE: Wellington Elder Care owners Rosa and Ricardo Gutierrez. The Wellington Village Council approved a measure Tuesday to expand senior housing facilities in the village. Wellington Elder Care, which operates an assisted-living home on Lily Court, requested that the council change its...

‘Girls Night Out’ Benefits Horses Healing Hearts

Things were jumping on a recent Thursday night at the Players Club in Wellington, as the first “Girls Night Out” event was held in the western communities. Girls Night Out, which will be held on a monthly basis, is designed...

Zoners Reject McDonald’s ‘Swoosh’ Request

Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board on Wednesday denied an administrative appeal by McDonald’s to allow an architectural roof cap on its new location to be built in the Village Green plaza on State Road 7 just south of...

Take Part In The Great Wellington Talent Search

Calling all talent — Wellington wants to make you a local star! The village is seeking Palm Beach County residents to show off their talent for a chance to win $500 and a scholarship to attend a national talent...

St. Michael Church Completes New Building

St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wellington recently opened its long-planned new chapel, allowing some leg room for the growing congregation. The church, located at 1925 Birkdale Drive, held a dedication worship service for the newly constructed sanctuary Sunday, May...

Perfect Smile Dentistry Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Perfect Smile Dentistry is welcoming everyone to join in the festivities. VIDEO: Perfect Smile Anniversary In celebration of the milestone, the practice is hosting an evening of refreshments, food, raffles and many free giveaways on Wednesday, July...

Wellington Keeps Focus On Eco-Friendly Policies

BY CHRIS FELKER Wellington showed off its efforts to become a more environmentally conscious and economical government as part of the “100 Cities Summit” during the fourth annual Florida Green, Energy & Climate Conference/Expo last month at the Palm Beach...

Equestrian Preserve Petition Qualifies For Ballot

Wellington voters could have the chance as early as this summer to decide whether to make the village’s charter require a unanimous vote by the Wellington Village Council for changes to land development regulations on properties in or around...

Class Of 2012 Graduates Wellington High School

Wellington High School sent 520 members of the Class of 2012 out into the world at commencement exercises Monday at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Principal Mario Crocetti presided over the event, advising graduates to make their mark in the world,...

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Babington Foundation Holds Lip Sync Fundraiser

On Sunday, March 30, the Kevin Babington Foundation held its annual Kevin’s Rockstars Lip Sync Fundraiser. Babington, an Irish...