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Wellington Manager Announces Decision To Retire Next Year

Village Manager Paul Schofield informed members of the Wellington Village Council this week of his intent to retire at the end of his current contract. After more than 12 years at the helm of the village, Schofield will leave...

Palomino Gardens Celebrates Groundbreaking

Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC) is breaking ground on its newest all-inclusive independent senior living community, Palomino Gardens in suburban Lake Worth. The company celebrated the milestone with a ceremonial groundbreaking at Stonewood Grill & Tavern in Wellington on Wednesday,...

‘Creepy Crawl’ Drive-Thru Experience Draws A Crowd

The Village of Wellington offered a free Fall “Creepy Crawl” Drive-Thru Experience at Village Park on Saturday, Oct. 17. Staff and volunteers dressed in scary costumes to entertain visitors young and old. Candy and goodies were given out to...

Wellington Plans To Codify Rules For Golf Cart Usage

Golf cart usage on Wellington streets and paths has been a perennial discussion, and village officials are studying the issue once again now that the village is in the process of paving a number of new pathways. With a path...

Wolverine Football Squad Gets Ready To Hit The Gridiron

Focused, driven and determined. That’s the best way to summarize the mindset of Wellington High School head football coach Tom Abel as he and his 10 assistant coaches prepare for the start of the delayed 2020 high school football...

Wellington Zoners OK 64-Acre Lotis Multi-Use Project Despite Protests

Wellington’s Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board supported zoning and land use changes for the 64.02-acre Lotis Wellington Green project on Wednesday, Oct. 14 despite several protests lodged by neighbors of the new mixed-use development planned for the west side...

Rebuilt Wellington CVS Building Is Nearing Completion

More than a year after a construction error shut down work on a new CVS Pharmacy building in central Wellington, a completely rebuilt store is nearing completion. Work began on the project in 2018. The problem-plagued project was halted abruptly...

Frankel Faces Two Challengers In Congressional District 21

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel (D-District 21) is facing two challengers this election season — conservative political activist Laura Loomer, who won a hotly contested Republican primary in August, and independent candidate Charleston Malkemus. All three names will be...

Wellington Council Honors Top Cop And Top Firefighter

The Wellington Village Council met in-person on Tuesday, Oct. 13 to present its annual Top Cop award to Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Scott Poritz and its annual Top Firefighter award to Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Capt. Craig...

With A New Format, Flavors 2020 A Smashing Success

It was a fun time on Thursday, Oct. 8 for all those who participated in Flavors 2020, the annual showcase of restaurants in Wellington. As in past years, this special event was organized by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Flavors...

Forest Hill Blvd. To Receive Makeover, Speed Limit Reduction

The Florida Department of Transportation held a brief workshop Thursday, Oct. 8 to answer questions about the upcoming resurfacing roadwork on Forest Hill Blvd. from State Road 7 to Pinehurst Drive in eastern Wellington. Of course, more questions are expected...

Manure And Comp Plan Top Equestrian Committee Agenda

A busy meeting of Wellington’s Equestrian Preserve Committee was held Wednesday, Oct. 7 and featured presentations on the village’s comprehensive plan and the ever-present challenges of dealing with horse manure. The meeting began with a discussion of a horse manure...

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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...