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FLORIDA LEAGUE HONORS PRIORE

Thursday, 9th September 2010

The Florida League of Cities has honored Wellington Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Carmine Priore as the state's municipal leader of the year, saying "his leadership, tireless dedication and hard work have improve...read more

VILLAGE PARK PLAYGROUND CLOSED

Tuesday, 7th September 2010

Wellington's Village Park Playground will close for renovation beginning on Tuesday, September 7th. Work being undertaken includes the replacement of the playground equipment and is expected to be co...read more

VILLAGE PARK GYM CLOSED

Wednesday, 1st September 2010

The Wellington Gymnasium at Village Park will be closed Thursday, September 2nd through Monday, September 6th in observance of the Labor Day holiday. As in past years, during this time, annual schedu...read more

CSG SYSTEMS TO PRINT UTILITY BILL

Thursday, 26th August 2010

In an effort to provide our residents with the most efficient and effective system for utility billing, Wellington has contracted with CSG Systems to print and mail its utility bills. Wellington chose...read more

SEEKING TRAVEL BASEBALL PROVIDER

Wednesday, 18th August 2010

Wellington is currently seeking not-for-profit organizations to operate a travel baseball program. The selected entity will be required to comply with all previously stated Council directives inc...read more

WELLINGTON SURVEY CENSUS 2010

Monday, 16th August 2010

Wellington has contracted with RDD Field Services to conduct a resident survey August 17th through 19th as part of our Make Us Count in the 2010 census. A random sampling of 400 residents will be cont...read more

HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Wednesday, 4th August 2010

Wellington, in partnership with Neighborhood Renaissance, Inc., a nonprofit community development corporation, will host a homeownership workshop on August 10, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the...read more

SOUTH SHORE PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS

Thursday, 22nd July 2010

Pre-construction meetings have taken place and Wellington expects the contractor to begin work on the improvements to South Shore Boulevard beginning in early August. This project consists of roadw...read more

PATRIOT MEMORIAL STEEL SELECTED

Thursday, 15th July 2010

The September 11th Families Association and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced in March that Wellington would be the resting place of a piece of steel salvaged from the World Trad...read more

ANNUAL LIFEGUARD COMPETITION

Thursday, 8th July 2010

The Wellington Aquatic Complex is pleased to announce it will host the Annual American Red Cross Lifeguard Competition on Sunday, July 18, 2010. The event will take place from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. A...read more

WELLINGTON'S EQUAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY

Thursday, 8th July 2010

Wellington (pop. 55,584) has amended its' Equal Employment Opportunity policy to prohibit discrimination based on both sexual orientation and gender identity or expression in its employment practices....read more

NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS

Thursday, 1st July 2010

Wellington's Safe Neighborhood's Office is hosting two Community Improvement Days in the Periwinkle Place/Lily Court Neighborhood on Saturday, July 10th and Saturday, July 17th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00...read more

AMPHITHEATER RIBBON CUTTING

Wednesday, 23rd June 2010

Join the Wellington Council as they celebrate the opening of the brand new Wellington Amphitheater with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 6:00pm. The much anticipated c...read more

HOMETOWN HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Wednesday, 23rd June 2010

Wellington is extending an invitation for everyone to come out and celebrate the "Hometown Holiday Weekend" on Saturday and Sunday, July 3rd and 4th, 2010. The weekend begins at 10:00 a.m. on Sat...read more

MOTORCYCLE RIDE

Monday, 21st June 2010

Join us for Wellington's Freedom Ride on Sunday, July 4, 2010. This ride is free (riders are responsible for their own meals and beverages) and open to all motorcycle enthusiasts in the area. In...read more

AQUATIC COMPLEX RE-OPENS

Wednesday, 2nd June 2010

Wellington would like to announce the re-opening of its Aquatic Complex. This exciting opening re-introduces the competition pool, waterslides, baby pool and spray ground to Wellington with multiple ...read more

HURRICANE HELPERS PROGRAM 2010

Monday, 17th May 2010

If you are a Wellington resident and require pre- or post-hurricane assistance, call the Safe Neighborhoods Office on or before June 1, 2010 to register. In 2009, Wellington offered a Hurricane ...read more

WATER DISINFECTION PROCESS

Thursday, 13th May 2010

Wellington water service customers may notice a slight chlorine taste and odor in the drinking water during the period of May 15th through June 6th. This will have been caused by a temporary change i...read more

AMPHITHEATER TO OPEN SUMMER 2010

Wednesday, 28th April 2010

REQUEST FOR LETTER OF INTENT FOR PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES Wellington will be opening its new amphitheater at the Town Center this summer, 2010! Wellington anticipates wonderful programming for it...read more

WELLINGTON CALL TO VETERANS

Wednesday, 28th April 2010

Wellington will be honoring all veterans at the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 31, 2010. The Memorial Day Parade will begin at the Wellington Community Center, 12165 W. Forest Hill Boulevard, a...read more

FHB ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS

Tuesday, 13th April 2010

On April 19, 2010 roadway improvements along Forest Hill Boulevard between Wellington Trace and State Road 7 will commence. These improvements will consist of milling and resurfacing, striping, signag...read more

VETERANS OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, 7th April 2010

Wellington and the American Legion Post 390 would like to cordially invite all Veterans to attend the Veterans' Open House at the Wellington Community Center, upper level on Thursday, May 20, 2010. T...read more

SPRING INTO SUMMER AT THE WCC

Wednesday, 7th April 2010

Spring has sprung, but now it is time to look ahead to the summer and begin making plans. The Wellington Community Center has a variety of specialty camps for toddlers to teenagers. Choose from art,...read more

"100 FACES OF WELLINGTON EXHIBIT"

Monday, 5th April 2010

Wellington is excited to announce that it will be showcasing the works of internationally published and local photographer, Gary Kane's "100 Faces of Wellington" exhibit. The exhibit will ...read more

FREE ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS

Wednesday, 31st March 2010

Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA), a non-profit community advocacy organization (HUD Certified Counseling Agency) will assist homeowners looking for mortgage solutions. They are fu...read more

EGG HUNT

Tuesday, 23rd March 2010

Wellington will host the 2010 Egg Hunt for children ages 1 to 10, on Saturday, April 3rd at Village Park, located at 11700 Pierson Road. This event will take place on the baseball and softball fields...read more

LEARN TO ROW DAY

Thursday, 18th March 2010

The Florida Rowing Center will sponsor the 2010 Wellington Learn to Row Day on Thursday, April 22nd, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. on Lake Wellington. Instructor Gordon Hamilton will off...read more

WELLINGTON CELEBRATES EARTH DAY

Thursday, 18th March 2010

Wellington and the Wellington Tree Board will celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 1 - 3 PM at the Peaceful Waters Sanctuary located at 11700 Pierson Road, inside Village Park. Wellingt...read more

1ST ANNUAL IRONHORSE RIDE

Thursday, 11th March 2010

Join us for the freedom, sunshine and open road on Saturday, March 27th at the 1st Annual Wellington Ironhorse Ride. This ride is free (riders are responsible for their own meals and beverages) and o...read more

CENSUS MAKE WELLINGTON COUNT

Thursday, 11th March 2010

Wellington Residents Are Encouraged to Complete and Mail-Back 2010 Census Form The U.S. Census Bureau has commenced the process of distributing the 2010 Census to more than 130 million addresses ...read more

VETERAN'S OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, 11th March 2010

Wellington and the American Legion Post 390 would like to cordially invite all Veterans to attend the Veterans Open House at the Wellington Community Center, Grand Cypress room on Thursday, May 20, 20...read more

TEMPLE BETH TORAH VOLUNTEERS

Monday, 8th March 2010

Approximately 250 volunteers will be participating in Mitzvah Good Deed Day organized by Temple Beth Torah in Wellington. The volunteer project will be held on Sunday, March 7th from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ...read more

LEADERS HELP VETERAN

Thursday, 18th February 2010

By Mitra Malek and Jason Schultz Palm Beach Post Staff Writers Updated: 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 Posted: 2:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 Top village officials who normally spend all...read more

SCOTT'S PLACE GRAND OPENING

Tuesday, 16th February 2010

It has long been a dream of Del and Barbara Williamson to see children playing together regardless of their physical abilities. They'll get to see their dream come true at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 1...read more

MUNICPAL COMPLEX HOMECOMING

Tuesday, 16th February 2010

As work on Wellington's municipal complex progresses, the Mayor and Council wish to acknowledge and recognize the former Council members laying the ground work that helped to make a 'Town Hall' possib...read more

FREE ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNER

Tuesday, 16th February 2010

Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (NACA), a non-profit community advocacy organization that is also a HUD Certified Counseling Agency will assist homeowners looking for mortgage solutions...read more

ART IN PUBLIC PLACES

Wednesday, 10th February 2010

The Art in Public Places program is back in Wellington! The 5th Annual Susan P. Bradford Art In Public Places Program will showcase 24 art pieces from 16 different artists. This year's show is sure t...read more

NEW SPANISH CLASS

Thursday, 4th February 2010

The New Year brings a new class to the Wellington Parks & Recreation Department! If your 2010 resolution was to learn another language, Wellington now offers a new interactive and innovative Spa...read more

WORKFORCE ALLIANCE

Monday, 1st February 2010

Wellington has partnered with Workforce Alliance, the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, and the Palms West Chamber of Commerce to offer a forum for residents and business owners on February 11, 2010 at ...read more

IRRIGATION GRANT PROGRAM

Thursday, 28th January 2010

Over the years, Wellington has promoted water conservation through many different public awareness programs. Recognizing that lawn irrigation is the number one culprit for excessive water consumption,...read more

OPENING OF ROTATING ART GALLERY

Wednesday, 27th January 2010

Wellington and the Wellington Art Society would like to cordially invite the public to attend the opening of the Rotating Art Gallery, to be housed in the Wellington Community Center, upper level on F...read more

NEW EMPLOYEE TRACKING SYSTEM

Tuesday, 26th January 2010

Beginning Monday, February 1, 2010 Wellington will implement a new online Employment Application and Applicant Tracking system. Our Applicant Tracking software is upgraded and allows applicants to fil...read more

CALL TO STUDENT ARTISTS

Thursday, 21st January 2010

For the past four years, Wellington and the Wellington Art Society have presented the "Student Art Program", exhibiting the artwork of elementary, middle and high school students in Wellingt...read more

FREE TUTORING CLASSES

Tuesday, 19th January 2010

Wellington's Safe Neighborhoods Office, located at 1100 Wellington Trace, will be offering free tutoring classes to students (minimum age 5) every Monday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. beginning on Monda...read more

NEW YEAR'S PROGRAM

Wednesday, 13th January 2010

A new year is a time for new resolutions and the Wellington Community Center will help you keep those resolutions! If you resolved to get fit and healthy in 2010, the Wellington Community Center offe...read more

FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE

Tuesday, 5th January 2010

Sponsored by Dr. David Simon, Orthodontist and Humana Fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers and all blends of family are invited to take part in the annual Father Daughter Dance. It will be a night...read more