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Published October 02Wellington Village Council May Lower Tax Rate, But Not This Year
Wellington residents will likely see a slightly higher tax bill this year, even though the village has kept the same millage rate, but local leaders assured the public that they will try to reduce it in the years to come. The Wellington Village Council approved an unchanged…
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Published October 02Catherine Terwilliger Now Leading St. David’s Episcopal School
St. David’s Episcopal School in Wellington has new leadership with fresh ideas and bold ambitions. The new head of school is Catherine Terwilliger, who assumed her new role in mid-July. Terwilliger has been well-received by the teachers, staff, students and parents. She is…
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Published October 02Incumbent Deandre Poole Faces Challenger Ted Sarandis In Port Commission Race
By Fiona Slusarev Incumbent Democrat Dr. Deandre Poole and Republican challenger Ted Sarandis will face off at the polls during the general election for the Group 5 seat on the Port of Palm Beach Commission. Voters will have a chance to choose which candidate will spend the next…
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Published October 02Western Academy The Focus At RPB Education Board Meeting
There was a full agenda at the September meeting of the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board. Western Academy Charter School Principal Tsiri Miller and Parent Teacher Committee President Madeline Martinez provided the board with details of the school’s approach to education…
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Published October 02Indian Trail Improvement District Launches Online Permitting System
On Oct. 1, the Indian Trail Improvement District launched a new online permitting system, giving residents and applicants the ability to submit permit requests, track their progress and make payments online. The new service is part of ITID’s ongoing effort to modernize district…
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Published October 02Wellington Seniors Enjoy Havana Nights Luncheon
Wellington seniors gathered for a luncheon with a “Havana Nights” theme on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Wellington Community Center. The luncheon included a performance by Lore Pereira and Marvin Meza of Sugar Music Latin Band.
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Published October 02Two Very Different Halloween Experiences Take Over South Florida Fairgrounds
This October, the South Florida Fairgrounds offers two ways to celebrate Halloween: family-friendly fun at Spookyville in Yesteryear Village, or haunted thrills at Fright Nights. Spookyville: Fun for the Whole Family Spookyville invites families on Oct. 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30 and…
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Published October 02My Granddaughter Can Be A Challenge, But A Fascinating One
THE SONIC BOOMER My granddaughter Tess is a challenge. She’s 12 now, so she’s even more of a challenge than she was as a tot. I’m not saying this is a bad thing. “Challenging” people often grow up to be quite successful, rising to heights no one ever expected. But those of us…
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Published October 02American Heritage Schools Again Leads Florida In National Merit Semifinalists
American Heritage Schools, which celebrates 62 years of fostering academic excellence and shaping future leaders this school year, recently announced that 95 seniors (65 from the Broward campus and 30 from the Palm Beach campus) from the Class of 2027 were named National Merit…
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Published October 02Certified Security Systems Donates $1,000 To Western Academy Charter School In RPB
Certified Security Systems, a locally owned security camera and alarm company serving South Florida, has donated $1,000 to Western Academy Charter School in Royal Palm Beach — a school with roots that run through three generations of one of the company’s own founding families.…
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Published October 02Cardinal Newman To Host Open House On Nov. 1
Cardinal Newman High School will welcome prospective students and their families to an open house on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The beautifully landscaped, 40-plus-acre campus is located at 512 Spencer Drive in West Palm Beach. Registration is required. For more than…
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Published October 02Wellington El Welcomes Special Patriot Day Guest
On Friday, Sept. 11, the fifth-grade class at Wellington Elementary School had the incredible opportunity to learn about Sept. 11, 2001, from someone who experienced that day firsthand, Major Anthony Makowski. Makowski served 20 years as an NYPD police officer, including during…