Joshua Manning

Wellington

Executive Editor at Wellington The Magazine

Executive Editor at Wellington Town Crier

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Articles

Todd McLendon Rejoins Lox Council After Surprise Resignation By Phillis Maniglia

2 weeks ago | gotowncrier.com | Joshua Manning

One week after Councilwoman Phillis Maniglia’s surprise resignation from the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council, former Councilman Todd McLendon was chosen to fill her seat at a special council meeting held Tuesday, June 10. Maniglia submitted a letter of resignation at the tail end of the Tuesday, June 3 council meeting. It was read into the record by Mayor Anita Kane. “Together, we have had many struggles to build up this town, and in the end, we have accomplished many great things,” she wrote.
Groves Might Hire In-House Lawyer After Law Firm Gives Notice

2 weeks ago | gotowncrier.com | Joshua Manning

The Town of Loxahatchee Groves will be parting ways with its current legal counsel after Town Attorney Glen Torcivia announced his resignation at the Tuesday, June 3 meeting of the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council. Rather than looking for a new law firm, the town might consider hiring an in-house legal counsel. The West Palm Beach-based law firm of Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin P.A. has been the town’s legal counsel since 2019.
Lox Groves Zoning Board Votes To Deny Proposal For RV Park

4 weeks 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

1 month 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

Mar 21, 2025 | 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

Mar 21, 2025 | 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

Mar 21, 2025 | 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

Mar 12, 2025 | 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.