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Wellington Zoning Board Supports New Senior Living Facility

Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board approved a new congregate living facility in the community on Wednesday, Dec. 9 before reviewing several elements of the village’s comprehensive plan, which is undergoing a major update. Hibiscus Palace is a new senior...

Wellington Wolverines Boys Basketball Team Has Lofty Goals

The Wellington High School boys varsity basketball team has one primary goal this season — a March trip to the state finals in Lakeland. That’s not an unrealistic goal for a program that has reached the state final four in...

Wellington Council Approves Master Plan For Lotis Development On SR 7

The Wellington Village Council granted a series of approvals Tuesday, Dec. 8 to the Lotis Wellington project on State Road 7. The Lotis discussion took up the bulk of the three-hour meeting. The four-parcel property includes three that were approved...

VIDEO: Aero Club Drive Pathway Project Update

Wellington’s Aero Club Drive Pathway Improvements Project is nearing completion. Take a look at the work that’s been done and what’s to come in the weeks ahead.

Wellington Presents Draft Golf Cart Ordinance At Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Wellington sought public input on its new golf cart ordinance during a presentation by Assistant Planning, Zoning & Building Director Michael O’Dell at a virtual neighborhood watch meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Now that more 12-foot pathways are being completed...

Wellington Council Inks Contract With Jim Barnes To Serve As New Village Manager

After a long meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8, the Wellington Village Council was in a good mood when it got to the agenda item accepting a contract to hire Deputy Village Manager Jim Barnes to replace retiring Village Manager...

Wellington Winterfest Features Drive-In Fun

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce welcomed the holiday season with Wellington Winterfest "Live from your Ride" on Saturday, Dec. 5 featuring Vanilla Ice, along with School of Rock, Alex Shaw and DJ Johnny Quest.

VIDEO: Wellington Welcomes The Holiday Season

The holiday season is officially underway in Wellington. Favorite traditions will go on this year but with a few modifications to stop the spread of COVID-19. Instead of residents gathering in-person to watch the lighting of the tree, Wellington...

Wellington Honors Community Pioneer Ken Adams

Wellington honored former County Commissioner Ken Adams, a community pioneer, with a closed-casket viewing on Saturday, Nov. 21. The public was invited to pay their respects at the Wellington Community Center at a day-long event that followed CDC social...

Committee Reviews Comp Plan With An Eye On Impact For The Equestrian Industry

On Wednesday, Dec. 2, Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee extensively discussed the elements of the village’s comprehensive plan that relate to the Equestrian Preserve Area (EPA). Assistant Planning, Zoning & Building Director Michael O’Dell provided a recap of the plan that...

Jess Santamaria Provides Families With Holiday Cheer To Honor Friend Ken Adams

Former Palm Beach County Commissioner Jess Santamaria has donated 60 tickets to Winterfest 2020 for families of critically and chronically ill children in the name of his longtime friend Ken Adams, a Wellington pioneer who died last month. “We’d like...

Wellington Zoners Discuss Comp Plan Elements But Postpone Golf Course Discussion

Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board heard a presentation from village staff Tuesday, Nov. 17 on three elements of Wellington’s comprehensive plan and approved all three after deleting the mention of golf course redevelopment. This will be addressed at...

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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...