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Wellington Council Eyes Jim Barnes To Succeed Schofield As Manager

The Wellington Village Council agreed Tuesday, Nov. 10 to negotiate a two-year contract with Deputy Village Manager Jim Barnes to succeed retiring Village Manager Paul Schofield. While many were surprised when Schofield, Wellington’s manager for the past 12 years, announced...

Equestrian Committee Reviews Comp Plan, But Seeks More Input

Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee held its first in-person meeting since the start of the pandemic on Wednesday, Nov. 5 and set about to review the village’s comprehensive plan elements that relate to the Equestrian Preserve Area. Despite efforts to reach...

Wellington Boat Parade A Popular Lake Wellington Holiday Tradition

It is getting to be that time of year when a cool breeze across Lake Wellington means sweater weather and announces the coming of one special evening when residents can see the arrival of a flotilla of brightly decorated...

Wellington Proclamation Declares Nov. 10 As Wellington Community Foundation Day

The Wellington Village Council approved a proclamation last week recognizing Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 as Wellington Community Foundation Day in Wellington to coincide with the foundation’s popular Red, White & Blue Jeans “A Salute To Our Heroes” fundraiser event,...

Coldwell Banker Wellington’s Annual Food Drive Is Underway

In the spirit of giving thanks and thinking of others who are in need, this is the time of year to consider charitable donations to the less fortunate — and now is the time to donate staples and canned...

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Newly Renovated Stadium At WHS

At halftime during the football game between Wellington High School and Royal Palm Beach High School on Friday, Oct. 30, leaders from the Village of Wellington and the Palm Beach County School District gathered to officially open the newly...

Glades Central Blanks Palm Beach Central In Football Opener

Dominant and opportunistic. That may be the best way to describe the play of the Glades Central High School Raiders in their 41-0 shutout of the Palm Beach Central High School Broncos on Saturday, Oct. 31. The afternoon game was...

Temporary Location Will Let Back To Basics Continue Mission Amid COVID-19 Challenges

Longtime Wellington-based nonprofit Back to Basics has found a new temporary location in the Southern Palm Crossing shopping center on Southern Blvd. at a vacant outparcel near Panera Bread. The new location will help facilitate this year’s Back to Basics...

Wellington Residents May Now Qualify For Additional Flood Insurance Discount

The Village of Wellington has received an upgraded flood rating that means residents may now qualify for a significant reduction in flood insurance premiums. Wellington Building Official Jacek Tomasik explained that this recent change is the culmination of years of...

Wellington Council Approves Permit For Dressage Festival

One year made quite a difference in the Wellington Village Council’s reaction to Equestrian Sport Productions’ request for a seasonal permit to operate the 2021 Adequan Global Dressage Festival at Equestrian Village. Last year, the council was livid that long-promised...

Kaitlyn Bolander Honored As Beginning Teacher Of The Year

Wellington Landings Middle School teacher Kaitlyn Bolander has received Palm Beach County’s Beginning Teacher of the Year Award for her contributions to her classroom and the school. She was nominated for the honor by WLMS Principal Blake Bennett. Bennett told...

Wellington Water Slides To Get A Makeover

In the coming weeks, two water slides at the Wellington Aquatics Complex will undergo a complete rehabilitation, putting them back into like-new condition and extending their useful life for at least another five years. The Wellington Village Council recently provided...

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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...