Joshua Manning

Wellington

Executive Editor at Wellington The Magazine

Executive Editor at Wellington Town Crier

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Articles

Lox Groves Zoning Board Votes To Deny Proposal For RV Park

1 week ago | gotowncrier.com | Joshua Manning

An array of extra benefits promised by the developer were not enough for the Loxahatchee Groves Planning & Zoning Board to support the creation of a high-end RV park north of Southern Blvd. on the east side of C Road. The board considered five items related to the RV park at a meeting Monday, May 19. The items were discussed together but voted on separately.
Lox Council Aims To Ban Personal Use Of Fireworks

3 weeks ago | gotowncrier.com | Joshua Manning

The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council passed the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday, May 6 aimed at cracking down on the personal use of fireworks in the largely rural and equestrian community. However, there is some question as to whether the town can fully enforce the ordinance without also getting permission from the Florida Legislature.
Experts Update Royal Palm Council On Education Initiatives

2 months ago | gotowncrier.com | Joshua Manning

It was “education night” at the Royal Palm Beach Village Council meeting on Thursday, March 20, during an evening that started with a celebration. All five members of the council took the oath of office to officially begin their new council terms, including newly elected Councilwoman Sylvia Sharps, who took her seat on the dais for the first time.
Hmara, Sharps Win Seats In Royal Palm Beach Election

2 months ago | gotowncrier.com | Joshua Manning

Jeff Hmara, who has been serving as mayor of Royal Palm Beach since the unexpected passing of former Mayor Fred Pinto last September, was elected to the position by village voters Tuesday, March 11. Hmara garnered 1,498 votes (58.33 percent), while Vice Mayor Selena Samios took 928 votes (36.14 percent). Candidate Justin Plaza got 142 votes (5.53 percent). Hmara claimed a one-year term to fill the unexpired portion of Pinto’s term.
Paul Coleman Wins Seat On Groves Town Council

2 months ago | gotowncrier.com | Joshua Manning

In the three-way race for Seat 4 on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council, candidate Paul T. Coleman II was the clear choice of the voters, winning a three-year term at the election held on Tuesday, March 11. Coleman took 227 votes (64.12 percent), while Brian William Zdunowski was second with 70 votes (19.77 percent), and Steven Hoffman was third with 57 votes (16.19 percent). A resident of Loxahatchee Groves for 48 years, Coleman moved to the community as a child with his family.
Two New Members Take Seats On Loxahatchee Groves Council

2 months ago | gotowncrier.com | Joshua Manning

On Tuesday, March 18, two new members took their seats on the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council during a meeting that also featured a “State of the Town” address by Mayor Anita Kane. At the meeting, the council accepted a report from Town Clerk Valerie Oakes summarizing the results of the Tuesday, March 11 election, in which Paul T. Coleman II won the race for Seat 4. After the election report, Coleman took his seat on the council, as did Lisa El-Ramey, who was unopposed for Seat 2.
Jeff Hmara Wins Royal Palm Beach Mayoral Election

2 months ago | gotowncrier.com | Joshua Manning

Jeff Hmara, who has been serving as mayor of Royal Palm Beach since the unexpected passing of former Mayor Fred Pinto last September, was elected to the position by village voters Tuesday, March 11. Hmara garnered 1,496 votes (58.32 percent), while Vice Mayor Selena Samios took 928 votes (36.18 percent). Candidate Justin Plaza got 141 votes (5.5 percent). Hmara claimed a one-year term to fill the unexpired portion of Pinto’s term.
RPB Council Seeks Ways To Work More With United Way

Mar 7, 2025 | gotowncrier.com | Joshua Manning

At its meeting Thursday, Feb. 20, the Royal Palm Beach Village Council heard a presentation on local United Way programing, led by Dr. Seth Bernstein, executive vice president of community investments for the United Way of Palm Beach County. Bernstein noted that the United Way of Palm Beach County was founded 95 years ago and funds about 100 initiatives, some on its own, while other work collaborates through various nonprofits.
Three Candidates Vying In RPB Mayoral Election

Feb 21, 2025 | gotowncrier.com | Joshua Manning

Two members of the current Royal Palm Beach Village Council are among the three candidates vying in a mayoral election next month. Mayor Jeff Hmara and Vice Mayor Selena Samios are joined by political newcomer Justin Plaza on the Tuesday, March 11 ballot. The winner of the election will serve out the remaining year of late Mayor Fred Pinto’s term. Hmara was appointed mayor after Pinto’s death last September.
Three Seeking Open Seat On Loxahatchee Groves Council

Feb 21, 2025 | gotowncrier.com | Joshua Manning

Voters in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves will choose a new councilman to fill Seat 4 on Tuesday, March 11. The winner will replace Councilman Robert Shorr, who is departing the dais after two terms in office. Three candidates are hoping to replace Shorr. They include Paul T. Coleman II, who narrowly lost to Shorr in 2022, as well as first-time candidates Steven Hoffman and Brian William Zdunowski.