Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Wellington

Gas Leak Forces Businesses To Evacuate

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue personnel responded to the Wellington Marketplace last Sunday morning regarding a gas leak. According to a PBCFR report, someone called to report a gas leak from the rear of a commercial structure located at the intersection...

Garden Club Gets Award Of Excellence

At the 2012 Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC) annual convention, the Wellington Garden Club received the Award of Excellence for a Club. The club was recognized for promoting federation aims and objectives, including service to the community, public planting,...

Wellington Drops Idea To Ban People On Medians

The Wellington Village Council unanimously rejected an ordinance Tuesday that would have barred anyone from standing in local medians except when crossing the street. Billed as a way to keep streets safer, the measure would have prevented people from walking...

Council: Hosting WEG Exciting Idea, But Need Info

Wellington officials Tuesday made efforts to dispel the impression by some that they are not supportive of the community’s bid to host the World Equestrian Games in 2018. Wellington Village Council members noted that they are still in the process...

Wellington Hires Lawyer To Review Equestrian Projects

A decision to hire an independent law firm to analyze issues relating to equestrian projects divided the Wellington Village Council at Tuesday’s meeting. In a 3-2 decision, council members voted to contract with Claudio Riedi of the law firm Tew...

Wenham To Lead Wellington Preservation Coalition

With a history of service dating back long before Wellington’s incorporation, former Mayor Tom Wenham hopes to continue to play a role in shaping the community’s future. After retiring last month from his position with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, Wenham...

Basketball Academy Returns To Wellington July 9

Wellington hosted its Summer Basketball Academy from Monday, June 25 through Thursday, June 29. Children ages 7 to 10 learned the fundamentals of basketball through daily drills, and then got a chance to show off their new skills during...

Wellington Radio Club Takes Part In Field Day

As part of Wellington’s recognition of Amateur Radio Week, Mayor Bob Margolis presented the Mayor’s Recognition to the Wellington Radio Club on Saturday, June 23 at Wellington’s satellite Emergency Operations Center located at the Public Works Facility.  Club members...

Raw Zeppelin Experience Rocks Amphitheater

The Wellington Amphitheater hosted a free concert featuring Ramble On: The Raw Zeppelin Experience on Saturday, June 23. Attendees brought chairs and blankets and listened to their favorite Led Zeppelin classics. For more about upcoming events at the amphitheater,...

Wellington Rotary Club Installation

The Wellington Rotary Club installed its new board of directors at a gala held Friday, June 22 at the Wanderers Club. David Unversaw was installed as president of the club along with the new board. The prestigious Frank T....

American Legion Post 390 Installation

American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 installed new officers at its meeting Thursday, June 21 at Palm Beach Fire-Rescue Station 30 in Wellington. Future Heroes educational grants were awarded to three students. Each received $700.  

Task Force Worried ‘Anti-Biz’ Label Could Spread

Members of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Task Force were concerned Wednesday that anti-development sentiment in Wellington could have repercussions for development in nearby municipalities. Vice Chair of Economic Development Carol O’Neil updated the task...

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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...