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Town Of Wellesley

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History:

More than 350 years ago, when a handful of men first settled the area around the Charles River that is now known as Wellesley, they were so delighted with their new town that they named it "Contentment." Although the name has changed over the centuries, the feeling of pride and satisfaction on the part of the residents toward their home still remains strong. For many residents, this feeling of community was best summed up in the 1981 Centennial Celebration, a year-long discovery of Wellesley which brought a new sense of awareness of its history, a new enjoyment of its present, and a renewed commitment to its future.

Through a history book, two multi-media shows, a time capsule, a historical play starring current elected officials as Wellesley's founding fathers, town-wide parties and birthday cakes, and skits for schools and summer camps, Wellesley spent a year learning about its past.

It learned that in the 1630s, after negotiations with Indian Chiefs Nehoiden and Maugus (whose names are still seen in town today), the first nineteen hardy pioneers paid five pounds of currency and three pounds of corn for the land which would become Wellesley. At the time, it made up part of a larger town, named Dedham. The land was good and within 75 years enough families were living in a section of Dedham so that a new town split off, named Needham. The western part of this new town, the part which was to become Wellesley, was called West Needham, and spent most of the 18th and 19th centuries as a small, quiet farming town. Men from West Needham joined their neighbors to fight and die at the beginning of the Revolutionary War at Concord on April 18, 1775, and at Gettysburg less than a century later.

In the 1820s farmers drove their produce to Faneuil Hall Market in Boston, and returned home to the popular clubs of the day: the "Newton, Needham and Natick Society for Apprehending Horse Thieves," and the Temperance Society. Then, in the 1830s, the railroad came to town, bringing Boston businessmen and the most modern way of life, forever changing the face of the quiet town.

One of the businessmen attracted to this pretty, restful place was Henry Durant, who in 1875 startled the countryside by founding Wellesley College, a college for women which has become one of the most respected colleges in the country, on its beautiful lakeside campus. He named the college to honor his next-door neighbor, Horatio Hollis Hunnewell, a wealthy businessman and town benefactor whose mansion was named "Wellesley" in commemoration of his wife, whose maiden name was Welles.

By 1880 the pace of life in town was quickening. Suddenly modern life was descending from all sides. There was the first newspaper, bank and telephone, with new churches and homes. Most importantly, the sense of identity which "West Needham" had always felt began to assert itself. Under the leadership of men like Durant and Hunnewell, joining together with the sharp town politician Joseph Fiske, Wellesley residents organized themselves and pushed for separation from Needham.

There was intrigue and frenzy, with a heated meeting at the town hall (which doubled as the poor farm and which later became the Wellesley Country Club), but finally the men of Wellesley triumphed and on April 6, 1881 the Massachusetts legislature christened the new town of Wellesley, which took its name as a tribute to benefactor Hunnewell.

Progress continued to come rapidly, and within a decade the most modern conveniences had replaced the kerosene lanterns, the puddled paths overgrown with grass, and the cattle and grocers' wagons which had filled the streets. The town fathers, with money, political experience and community spirit behind them, decided that Wellesley should develop as a carefully planned and lovingly nurtured new town. Whatever was best, that was what Wellesley would have. Before the turn of the century there were: railroad stations designed by H.H. Richardson and Frederick Law Olmsted, America's greatest landscape architect; the first golf course in Massachusetts; a pioneering water system; commissioners to lay out park lands; Town Improvement Societies; town playgrounds; trolley cars; excellent schools; carefully planned neighborhoods; and, most important, a sense of optimism and pride.

Through the foresight of town fathers who in 1914 made Wellesley the first town in America to adopt zoning laws, Wellesley grew into a beautiful town. By the 1920s it was recognized as one of the leading suburbs of Boston, becoming a center for shopping when Filene's department store opened its first branch.

Katharine Lee Bates, a town resident and Wellesley College professor who in 1893 wrote "America the Beautiful," was perhaps the first person to bring the name of her home town to international attention when her song became popular among soldiers during World War I. Other Wellesley residents have throughout the years continued her example of devotion to town and country, in their own fields and their own way.


Recent News

Town Of Wellesley News - MBTA Spring Service Schedules

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Town Of Wellesley -Spring CPR And Water Safety Classes

The Wellesley Police Department is hosting CPR & Water Safety classes this spring, in partnership with the American Red Cross. Classes are planned for Tuesday, April 25 and Thursday, April 27. Participants must be at least 16 years old. …

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Unofficial Results for Annual Town Election March 7, 2023

The UNOFFICIAL Results for the March 7, 2023 Annual Town Election are available online. The unofficial results include all ballots by voters either in-person at the polls or by mail received by 8:00 PM on Election Day. The results do not include…

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Town Of Wellesley News - Household Hazards Program on March 8, 2023

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Town Of Wellesley News : MBTA Service Changes in March

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Town Of Wellesley News - Happy 112th Birthday Herlda Senhouse!

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Town Of Wellesley News : Register Now! Opt-in Energy Code Webinar is March 8

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Town Of Wellesley News Vote By Mail Application Deadline Is February 28, 2023

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Spring 2023 Traffic Box Artists Wanted

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Town Of Wellesley : Check out these programs Week of February 27, 2023

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Town Of Wellesley News : Design Review Board Vacancies

Serve on the Design Review Board (DRB) and help make design recommendations for signage and other projects in Wellesley. Working with the Wellesley Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals, the DRB helps ensure that signs and projects…

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Town Of Wellesley News : Register to Vote!

Register to vote in Wellesley's Annual Election, taking place on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The last day to register or change your voter registration is Saturday, February 25 at 5:00 p.m. Voters can register online or in-person at the Town Clerk's…

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Town Of Wellesley COA Programs Week of February 20, 2023 And registration

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Town Of Wellesley News : Vote By Mail Ballots

Vote by Mail ballots for the 2023 Annual Town Election have been mailed. Voters who requested a mailed ballot should watch for these envelopes in the next few days. If you would still like to request a mailed ballot, please complete and return…

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Town Of Wellesley News : Wellesley Police Launch New UAV Program

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Town Of Wellesley COA Highlights - February 13, 2023

In The Upcoming Week...... for February 16th There is still space available for our February programming! To learn more, please check out our newsletter here. You can sign-up for remaining February programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961…

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Town Of Wellesley - Listeria Update from the Health Department

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Town Of Wellesley News - Take the WPS Strategic Planning Survey

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Town Of Wellesley News : PACT Act Workshop for Veterans on February 9, 2023

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Town Of Wellesley News - Pay Tax Bills Online

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Town Of Wellesley : School Committee Newsletter January 24, 2023

-The Committee approved the WHS and WMS Programs of Studies for the 2023-24 school year. -Ms. Mahr presented the 2nd Quarterly Financial Report for FY23. -The Committee discussed and asked questions regarding the Recommended FY24 Budget.…

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Town Of Wellesley News - Winter Walk to School Day is February 1, 2023

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Town Of Wellesley News : First EV In Service For WPD

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Town Of Wellesley News : Deadline To Pay Tax Bills Is February 1

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Coffee and Conversation Series on Wetlands on January 31 and February 14, 2023

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Town Of Wellesley News - Candidates for Town Wide Office

Candidates for Town Wide Office Wellesley's Annual Election is Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Meet the candidates running for a town wide Board or Committee position. Click here for More…

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Town Of Wellesley News : Make a Dinner Date for January 31

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Town Of Wellesley News : Welcome VSO TJ Tedeschi

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Pull Papers for Town Wide Office by January 13, 2023

Want to run for a town wide office in Wellesley? The deadline to obtain nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 13. Interested candidates must be Wellesley residents, and for some offices, must also be registered voters. Papers are…

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Town Of Wellesley - Home Heating And Cooling Webinar

Save money on home heating and cooling with government incentives and expert advice. Join the Climate Action Committee, Wellesley Municipal Light Plant, and Sustainable Wellesley on Wednesday, January 18 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for a virtual…

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Town Of Wellesley News : Meet Wellesley's New Director of Senior Services

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Town Of Wellesley News : Introducing Our New Coa Director

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Farewell to the Fire Chief 'Rick DeLorie'

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Town Of Wellesley News : Run for Public Office in Wellesley

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Town Of Wellesley News : Renew Your Dog License For 2023

Renew your dog license for 2023 through the Town of Wellesley online Viewpoint system. You will receive an email with a direct link from [email protected]. If you do not receive it, please check your spam folder and/or another email in…

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Town Of Wellesley COA Registration For January And February 2023

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Town Of Wellesley News : DEI Task Force Community Update

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Town Of Wellesley News : 55+ Affordable Housing Opportunity

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Town Of Wellesley News : Sign Reminders

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Town of Wellesley Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022

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Town Of Wellesley News - DPW Charges Ahead with EVs

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Town Of Wellesley COA Highlights for the Week of December 19, 2022

In The Upcoming Week...... December 19th - December 23rd For full programming selections and more details, please check out our newsletter here. You can sign-up for November/December programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by…

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Town Of Wellesley News Winter Holiday Schedule

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Select Board Office Hours on December 12, 2022

The Select Board is holding office hours this winter. Ask questions and give input on Town issues and other topics. Board member Beth Sullivan Woods is available for evening office hours via Zoom on Monday, December 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.…

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Town Of Wellesley News : Adopt a Fire Hydrant for Town of Wellesley

The DPW and Wellesley Fire-Rescue Department are asking for your assistance in clearing fire hydrants of snow in your neighborhood this winter season. There are over 1,400 hydrants in Wellesley and each one is potentially vital in the event of an…

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Town Of Wellesley : Wellesley Health Department December Newsletter

Welcome to our first newsletter! Starting this December, the Wellesley Health Department (WHD) will send out a newsletter the first week of each month with updated health info, planned programs including vaccination clinics, and more! Be sure to…

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Town Of Wellesley News : Run for an Elected Office in Wellesley

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Town Of Wellesley : Wellesley's Holiday Lights

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Town Of Wellesley : Wellesley COA Highlights For The Week Of December 5th - 9th, 2022

For full programming selections and more details, please check out our newsletter here. You can sign-up for November/December programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are automatically sent out an hour prior…

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Town Of Wellesley News Become A Wellesley Elected Official

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Town Of Wellesley COA Highlights For The Week Of November 21, 2022

For full programming selections and more details, please check out our newsletter here. You can sign-up for November/December programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are automatically sent out an hour prior…

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Town Of Wellesley News : New Look for Town of Wellesley Website

The Town of Wellesley website is getting a modern, new look! During the past six months, our designers have reviewed and revamped the website to make it more contemporary and easier for users to access information. Throughout the day on…

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Town Of Wellesley News Statement on Anti-Semitism

In February 2021, the Wellesley Select Board issued a statement on anti bias and anti-racism in which the Board unequivocally opposed any expression of hate, prejudice, intolerance or discrimination toward any individual or group. In light of the…

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Town Of Wellesley News Watch the Town of Wellesley Veterans Day Ceremony

Click Here To View The Town Of Wellesley News Watch the Town of Wellesley Veterans Day Ceremony

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Town Of Wellesley News : Flu Clinic On November 22

The Health Department is holding a morning flu clinic on Tuesday, November 22 for residents ages 16+. The clinic will take place at the Warren Recreation Building, 90 Washington Street, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Advance registration is…

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Town Of Wellesley News and Announcements - Apply to Run the 2023 Boston Marathon

REMINDER: Apply to Run the 2023 Boston Marathon Applications are available for the Town of Wellesley Boston Marathon invitational entry program. As a member of the Boston Athletic Association (BAA) Cities and Towns Program, the Town of…

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Town Of Wellesley Weekly News Blast November 7 - 11, 2022

For full programming selections and more details, please check out our newsletter here. You can sign-up for November/December programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are automatically sent out an hour prior…

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Town Of Wellesley NewsTake Part In A WPS Focus Group

Wellesley Public Schools is updating its district-wide strategic plan. Incorporating feedback from students, staff, parents and community members is essential to charting the district's course for the future. On Wednesday, November 16, 2022…

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Town Of Wellesley Weekly News Blast - October 31 - November 4th, 2022

Tuesday, November 1st Free Programming - In Person The Nature of the Maya World - (1:30 PM) Join us for a program on the Maya civilization with Joy Marzolf. Wednesday, November 2nd Paid Programming - In Person Acrylic Painting with…

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Town Of Wellesley News Real Estate Tax Payments Due On November 1

Real estate tax bills for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 are due on Tuesday, November 1. Homeowners are encouraged to pay bills online. Wellesley offers an online payment system through the Town website. Many taxpayers already use this…

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Drug And Sharps Take Back Day Is October 29

Safely dispose of prescription drugs and sharps at the Wellesley Police Department on Saturday, October 29. The event is part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Expired and unused prescriptions will be collected in the Kingsbury Room at…

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Town Of Wellesley COA News - October 20, 2022

COA Board Policy Change Vaccinations & Masks are no longer required to participate in COA Activities and Programs at the Tolles Parsons Center At their October 13th meeting, the COA Board voted to rescind their previous policy for a…

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Town Of Wellesley News - Accessible Vote by Mail Ballots Available

Accessible Vote by Mail Ballots Available The Accessible Electronic Voting System is available to voters who are unable to independently read, write or physically manipulate or mark paper ballots because of a disability. Accessible Vote by…

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Town Of Wellesley News : Properly Dispose of Leaves and Pet Waste

This fall, the Wellesley Department of Public Works is asking homeowners to properly dispose of leaves and pet waste. Fallen leaves contain a natural fertilizer called phosphorus. When leaves are mulched and left in yards to decompose or are…

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Town Of Wellesley : School Committee Newsletter - October 11, 2022

At the October 11, 2022 School Committee meeting: Cindy Mahr presented the finalized FY22 adjusted budget. The Committee reviewed the FY24 budget calendar and guidelines. Ms. Martin offered updates on the Hardy building project and noted the…

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Town Of Wellesley News Tour The RDF On October 17

Learn about Wellesley's state-of-the-art Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF). Take a behind the scenes tour on Monday, October 17 at 4:00 p.m. to learn about our source-separated model, which produces high quality recyclable material with a…

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Town Of Wellesley News and Announcements - November 8, 2022 State Election - Voting Information

November 8, 2022 State Election - Voting Information Make your plan to vote in the November 8, 2022 State Election. The November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant has been posted to the website, and at Town Hall and the Wellesley Police…

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Town Of Wellesley News and Announcements - COA Debuts New Bus

COA Debuts New Bus The Council on Aging has a brand new bus! Leased from the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) the bus arrived last week and is ready for riders. The new vehicle is fully ADA accessible with steps that are wider and less…

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Town Of Wellesley Weekly News Blast - October 17th- October 21st, 2022

You can sign-up for October programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are now automatic through MSC/MAC and sent out an hour prior. All programs listed in this section have spaces available. Flu Clinic at…

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Town Of Wellesley News - Groundbreaking for New Hunnewell Elementary

Town and School leaders joined together on Thursday, October 13 to move some dirt and mark a major milestone - the official groundbreaking for Wellesley's new Hunnewell Elementary School. Even a slight drizzle didn't dampen the celebratory mood…

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Town Of Wellesley News : Apply to Run the 2023 Boston Marathon

October 12, 2022 (Wellesley, MA) – The 127th Boston Marathon will take place on Patriot’s Day next year with an in-person race on Monday, April 17, 2023. As a member of the Boston AthleticAssociation (BAA) Cities and Towns Program, the…

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Town Of Wellesley News Flu Clinic On October 20

The Health Department is holding morning flu clinic on Thursday, October 20, 2022 for residents ages 18+. This is a second clinic for our community. Advance registration is required; we are unable to guarantee vaccines for walk-ins. The clinic…

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Town Of Wellesley News - Hydrant Flushing on Oct. 17-21

RE: HYDRANT FLUSHING Monday, October 17th through Friday, October 21st The Water & Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works will be flushing water mains throughout the Town beginning Monday, October 17th through Friday, October 21st.…

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Town Of Wellesley Police Department - Pink Patch Project

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Town Of Wellesley News Steam Speaker Series 2022

With a grant generously funded by WEF and in collaboratiton with Sustainable Wellesley and the Wellesley Climate Action Committee, WPS brings to our students, parents and the wider Wellesley community a series of engaging, educational and…

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Town Of Wellesley News - Film Screening of "If Only" on October 19

Join the Youth Commission and the PTOs of Wellesley High School and Wellesley Middle School on Wednesday, October 19 for a screening of the film "If Only." "If Only" follows the story of two teenage boys who experiment with and become addicted to…

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Town Of Wellesley News - National Walk and Roll to School Day is October 12, 2022

National Walk & Roll to School Day is Wednesday, October 12. All school-aged families are encouraged to take part by walking, biking or scootering to school! This is the 26th anniversary of this annual event, which is led by the National…

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Town Of Wellesley Weekly Newsblast - October 10th- October 14th, 2022

You can sign-up for October programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are now automatic through MSC/MAC and sent out an hour prior. All programs listed in this section have spaces available. The highlights…

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Town Of Wellesley News - Indigenous Peoples Day Schedule

Wellesley municipal buildings and offices, and the Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) will be closed all day on Monday, October 10 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. All Wellesley Public Schools are also closed. Regular business hours…

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Town Of Wellesley News NRC Vacancy

The Wellesley Natural Resources Commission (NRC) is seeking candidates to fill a vacant seat. Current Commissioner Allison Burson is moving out of Wellesley at the end of October. The individual appointed to fill her seat will serve until the next…

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Town Of Wellesley News : Pay Real Estate Taxes Online

Real estate tax bills for the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 are due on Tuesday, November 1. Homeowners are encouraged to pay bills online. Wellesley offers an online payment system through the Town website. Many taxpayers already use this…

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Town Of Wellesley COA Weekly News Blast October 3 - October 7, 2022

Weekly News Blast October 3rd - October 7th You can sign-up for October programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are now automatic through MSC/MAC and sent out an hour prior. All programs listed in this…

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Town Of Wellesley : School Committee Newsletter - September 27, 2022

At the September 27, 2022 School Committee meeting: -The Committee heard a presentation from Tracy Healy of FutureThink regarding the results of an enrollment and demographic study of trends and projections. -The Committee voted and approved a…

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Town Of Wellesley : Free EV Showcase And Test Drives On October 16

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Town Of Wellesley News - Wellesley Housing Authority Vacancy

The Wellesley Housing Authority (WHA) is seeking candidates to fill a vacant seat on its Board of Commissioners. The 5-member volunteer Board oversees the work of the WHA, which provides housing for low and moderate-income senior citizens,…

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Town Of Wellesley News : Flu Clinic on October 4

The Health Department is holding an afternoon flu clinic on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 for residents ages 18+. Advance registration is required; we are unable to guarantee vaccines for walk-ins. The clinic runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and…

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Town Of Wellesley News Become A School Crossing Guard

Help children get safely to school - become a crossing guard! The Town has immediate openings for crossing guards. Interested individuals do not need to be Wellesley residents. Crossing guards work a morning shift from 7:55 a.m. to 8:25 a.m.…

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Town Of Wellesley COA Programs Week September 26, 2022

You can sign-up for September and October programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are now automatic through MSC/MAC and sent out an hour prior. All programs listed in this section have spaces available.…

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Town Of Wellesley News : Assessor Property Inspections

The Board of Assessors is beginning on-site real estate inspections in Wellesley neighborhoods. This property inspection program helps the Town and the Assessors maintain accurate information used to assess property annually at fair market value. …

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Town Of Wellesley : Boston Pops Day Trip - Wellesley Residents

Thanks to the COA Board's approval of funds, we are able to offer a discounted trip to the Boston Holiday Pops Orchestra on Friday, December 16th for Wellesley Residents. Registration begins tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. $79 per person for Wellesley…

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Town Of Wellesley News and Announcements - September 15, 2022

Parents Day Out on September 16 & 17 Enjoy free 2-hour parking at bagged street meters in Wellesley Square on September 16 and 17 as part of Parents Day Out. The Select Board and the Wellesley Square Merchants Association are collaborating…

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Town Of Wellesley : Learn to Play Chess and Decoupage Shell Class

Learn to Play Chess (in person) Thursday, September 15th 1:30 p.m. Keep your mind sharp and your enemies in check by playing the ancient game of chess. Learn the pieces and how they move, opening and midgame strategies and more! Players of…

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Town Of Wellesley News Update: Veterans' Graves and Ceremonial Officer PositionRemains Open

Serve our community as the Wellesley Veterans' Graves and Ceremonial Officer. The Select Board is seeking a Wellesley resident who is a military Veteran to fill this position. This individual will help make sure local Veterans, both living and…

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Town Of Wellesley Weekly Newsblast: September 19 - September 23, 2022

Weekly Newsblast September 19th - September 23rd You can sign-up for September and October programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are now automatic through MSC/MAC and sent out an hour prior. All…

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Town Of Wellesley Bi-valent COVID Vaccine And Updated Resources

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Town Of Wellesley News - September 11th Observances

September 11th Observances All residents are invited to attend the annual September 11th observances marking the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The program will take place at Wellesley Fire Department headquarters on Route 9…

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Town Of Wellesley Weekly Newsblast - September 12th - September 16th, 2022

You can sign-up for September and October programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are now automatic through MSC/MAC and sent out an hour prior. All programs listed in this section have spaces available. …

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Town Of Wellesley COA - Upcoming Programs At the TPC

Space is still available, consider signing up! Dinacharya: Ayurvedic Daily Routines (in person) Thursday, September 8th 1:30 p.m. Anjana Bhargava, Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner Our daily routines and habits (dinacharya) play an integral role…

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Town Of Wellesley COA - Upcoming Programs At the TPC

These were not in the printed newsletter. Please consider signing up for these programs! Advanced Beginner American Mahjongg Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM September 13th - October 4th (4 weeks) $60.00 You must know how to play basic…

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Town Of Wellesley News COVID-19 Tests

The Health Department is continuing to remind everyone to test for COVID-19 as needed. Updated Isolation and Quarantine guidance recommends antigen and/or PCR testing if you've been exposed to COVID-19 or if you're experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.…

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Town Of Wellesley Weekly Newsblast - September 5th - September 9th, 2022

You can sign-up for September and October programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are now automatic through MSC/MAC and sent out an hour prior. All programs listed in this section have spaces available. …

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Town Of Wellesley COA - Registration Reminders September and October 2022

September and October Registration Starts Today How to register... 1. Online through MyActiveCenter. Online registration is only available if you have received your key tag and created a MyActiveCenter account. For any questions regarding…

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Town Of Wellesley - Public Health Updates for Fall 2022

FALL 2022 UPDATE In preparation for fall, back to school, and the return to more indoor activities, the Wellesley Health Department is sharing updated information about Influenza, COVID-19, mosquito-borne illnesses and Monkeypox. Influenza We…

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Town Of Wellesley News - Reimagine Your Commute to School and Work

Rethink Your Ride! Bracing yourself for fall traffic? How about changing the way you get to school and work? Walking, biking, public transit, and carpooling save fuel, lessen traffic, mitigate climate change, and improve health through exercise…

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Town Of Wellesley News : Ongoing Drought Conditions Impacting Wellesley

August 26, 2022 (Wellesley, MA) – Warm weather and a summer with very little rain continues to impact all of Massachusetts as conditions in communities across the State, and in Wellesley, are at significant drought levels. The situation is…

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Town Of Wellesley Weekly Newsblast - August 29th - September 2nd, 2022

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Town of Wellesley News - Job Opening: Veterans' Graves and Ceremonial Officer

Serve our community as the Wellesley Veterans' Graves and Ceremonial Officer. The Select Board is seeking a Wellesley resident who is a military Veteran to fill this position. This individual will help make sure local Veterans, both living and…

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Town Of Wellesley News : Early Voting In-Person For the State Primary

In-Person Early Voting will be at Wellesley Town Hall beginning on Saturday August 27, 2022 through Friday September 2, 2022. The schedule is as follows: -Saturday August 27, 2022 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM -Sunday August 28, 2022 - 10:00 AM to…

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Town Of Wellesley News - Nathanial Brady Named Wellesley Assistant Fire Chief

Nathanial Brady Named Wellesley Assistant Fire Chief August 22, 2022 (Wellesley, MA) – The Town of Wellesley’s new Assistant Fire Chief is well known in our community. Nathanial “Nat” Brady, a 33-year Wellesley Fire and…

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Town Of Wellesley COA Programs Week - August 22, 2022

You can sign-up for programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are now automatic through MSC/MAC and sent out an hour prior. All programs listed in this section have spaces available. The highlights section…

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Town Of Wellesley News Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites

August 18, 2022 (Wellesley, MA) –The Wellesley Health Department received word today that a mosquito sample in our community tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), a mosquito-carried illness. Insects in some neighboring communities have…

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Town Of Wellesley News - Transportation Information for Wellesley Commuters

Wellesley commuters will likely see traffic and schedule changes due to upcoming transportation projects in Boston and the MetroWest region. MBTA Orange Line shutdown Beginning on Friday, August 19 until Monday, September 19, the MBTA Orange Line…

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Town Of Wellesley : Two Seats Available for Al Fresco Dinner - Tomorrow

Al Fresco Dinner and Music on the COA Patio Wednesday, August 17th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Join fellow friends at the Wellesley COA for an al fresco dinner and music on the patio! Participants will enjoy an Italian themed meal with background…

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Town Of Wellesley News and Announcements - August 15, 2022

Watch Local Access TV in HD As part of a renegotiated five-year contract with the Town of Wellesley, Verizon customers can now watch local access TV on a new high definition (HD) channel. Local programming is provided by Wellesley Public…

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Town Of Wellesley News Legislative District Changes For September Elections

The Town Clerk's office is reminding residents to become familiar with revised legislative districts and voting precincts in preparation for the September 6, 2022 primary elections. Updates to the Massachusetts legislative district boundaries were…

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Coffee With Congressman Auchincloss On August 16, 2022

Have coffee and chat with Congressman Jake Auchincloss in Wellesley on Tuesday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Auchincloss represents Wellesley in the Fourth Congressional District. He and his staff are holding series of local gatherings with…

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Town Of Wellesley News Shop Local! Tax Free Weekend is August 13-14, 2022

Support Wellesley businesses and shop local during this year's tax-free weekend. The State tax holiday is Saturday, August 13 through Sunday, August 14. During these two days, retail items up to $2,500 that are purchased for personal use will be…

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Town Of Wellesley COA Programs Week - August 15, 2022

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Town Of Wellesley : Upcoming Programs at the TPC

Space is still available, sign up for these programs! Style for the Golden Years (in person) Thursday, August 11th 1:30 p.m. Style is eternal! As we age, we may think that style no longer matters and that we shouldn’t worry about…

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Town Of Wellesley News MLP : Peak Alert Notice

TODAY between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant (WMLP) anticipates a peak in demand for electricity. WMLP customers are asked to voluntarily cut back energy usage during this time. It does not mean there is a shortage of…

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Town Of Wellesley News - Vote in the September 6, 2022 State Primary Election

Make a Plan to Vote in the September 6, 2022 State Primary Election! There are many ways to have your vote counted! Vote Early In-Person! In-Person Early Voting will be at Town Hall, Saturday August 27, 2022 through Friday September 2, 2022. …

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Town Of Wellesley News - Chief Pilecki speaks about the Town's Climate Action Plan

Wellesley Police Chief Jack Pilecki urges residents to do their part to address climate change! Watch the Chief’s recorded public statement about the Town’s Climate Action Plan and what YOU can do! To learn more read on. Visit The…

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Town Of Wellesley Weekly Newsblast - August 8th -12th,2022

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Town Of Wellesley : Upcoming Programs at the TPC

Costumes in Film: Golden Age of Hollywood (online) Tuesday, August 2nd 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Through their creations, costume designers have left lasting impressions on cinema audiences from the early days of Hollywood. Stars like Judy Garland,…

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Attorney General's Office Approves Additional Bylaws

The Attorney General's Office has approved the following additional 2022 Annual Town Meeting Bylaw changes. - Article 32, TBL Amendment – Amend Article 19, Select Board Administrative Actions - Article 36, ZBL Amendment – Amend…

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Town Of Wellesley - COA Programs Week of August 1, 2022

You can sign-up for programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are now automatic through MSC/MAC and sent out an hour prior. All programs listed in this section have spaces available. The highlights…

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Town of Wellesley News - Vote by Mail

Vote by Mail Applications have been mailed to all registered voters who have not previously requested a Vote by Mail or Absentee ballot for 2022. Please remember to: - Select all or some of the elections. - If NO PARTY (independent),…

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Town Of Wellesley COA Programs: July 25, 2022

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Town of wellesley - Land Use Department Relocation

Please be advised that the Land Use Departments are moving from Town Hall today. The Land Use Departments, effective Monday, July 25th can be found at their new permanent office space located at 888 Worcester Street, Suite 160. Please be patient as…

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Town Of Wellesley News September 6, 2022 State Primary Election

The Select Board voted the warrant for the September 6th State Primary Election at their meeting this week. Wellesley Voters will have 3 different options to cast their ballot. Vote by Mail applications are in the mail! If you are interested in…

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Town Of Wellesley : Upcoming Programs at the TPC

Art in Gardens and Gardens in Art (Virtual) Tuesday, July 19th 2:00 p.m. Gardens have been important to the human condition since ancient times. It is not surprising then that artists have portrayed gardens in a multiplicity of ways. Join…

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Town Of Wellesley COA Programs - July 18, 2022

You can sign-up for programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are now automatic through MSC/MAC and sent out an hour prior. All programs listed in this section have spaces available. The highlights…

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Town Of Wellesley New Water Customer Portal Now Available

July 14, 2022 (Wellesley, MA) –Wellesley’s Department of Public Works Water Division is making it easy for its customers to make wise water choices. Simply visit https://acewebsite.silverblaze.com/TownOfWellesley and activate your…

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Town Of Wellesley COA Programs - July 5, 2022

Space is still available, sign up for these programs! Summer Movies Twice a Week in July and August BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER! Sign Up for our Movies on Wednesdays and Fridays! In July and August, movies will be shown on Wednesdays at …

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Town Of Wellesley News - Attorney General's Office Approves 2022 Bylaw Changes

The Attorney General's Office has approved many of the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Bylaw changes. Several bylaw changes remain under review. For more information, go to the Town website. Claims of invalidity of the amendments to the Town Bylaws…

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Town Of Wellesley - First Quarter FY23 Tax Bills

First quarter fiscal year (FY) 2023 tax bills have been mailed out. Please be advised that tax payers will see a 6.8% increase in tax bills as a result of the December 7, 2021 debt exclusion to build two new elementary schools at the Hardy and…

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Town Of Wellesley - New Alert Tolles Parsons Center Programs - Activities - Vaccination And Masks Required by New COA Board Policy

The vaccination and mask policy is still in effect as of May 31, 2022. Effective Wednesday March 2, 2022, a new Council on Aging policy requires all individuals who participate in COA Activities and Programs at the Tolles Parsons Center to be…

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Town Of Wellesley - COA Programs Week of July 4, 2022

Weekly Newsblast July 4th - July 8th You can sign-up for programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are now automatic through MSC/MAC and sent out an hour prior. All programs listed in this section have…

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DPW Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report Available

The Town of Wellesley Department of Public Works‘ Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report for calendar year 2021 is now available online at wellesleyma.gov/water. The Wellesley Department of Public Works is pleased to provide this consumer…

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Town Of Wellesley July And August Registration Starts - June 28, 2022

Registration begins... Tuesday, June 28th at 9:00 AM Wellesley residents Wednesday, June 29 at 9:00 AM Non-Wellesley residents How to register... - Online through MyActiveCenter. Online registration is only available if you have received…

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Town Of Wellesley News - COVID Vaccine Available For Ages 6 Month Or Older

COVID Vaccine Available for ages 6month or older COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Ages 6 Months + COVID-19 vaccines are now available for anyone ages 6 months or older. The Wellesley Health Department website includes updated information on the…

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Town Of Wellesley - COA Programs Week of June 23, 2022

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Town Of Wellesley News and Announcements - June 22, 2022

CORRECTION: Select Board Office Hours on June 28, 2022 The Select Board is holding office hours via Zoom. Ask questions and give input on Town issues and other topics. Board vice-chair Lise Olney will be available on Tuesday, June 28th from 11:30…

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Town Of Wellesley News - Interim PFAS Treatment Complete

The construction of the interim PFAS treatment system is complete. The system has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Morses Pond Treatment Plant will be brought back online Saturday June 18, 2022. …

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Town Of Wellesley - COA Programs Week of June 16, 2022

You can sign-up for programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are now automatic through MSC/MAC and sent out an hour prior. All programs listed in this section have spaces available. The highlights…

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Town Of Wellesley - COA Programs Week of June 13, 2022

Old Glory: Understanding America’s Enduring Symbol Online, Tuesday, June 14th 2:00 p.m. This presentation begins with a brief look at how flags became identifying symbols in the course of human history. We will then focus on the U.S. flag…

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Town Of Wellesley - COA Programs Week of June 9, 2022

Weekly Newsblast June 13th - June 17th You can sign-up for programs, online, over the phone (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. All zoom links are now automatic through MSC/MAC and sent out an hour prior. All programs listed in this section have…

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Town Of Wellesley - Farewell to Hunnewell School - Open House

Join us for the "Farewell to Hunnewell" Open House on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 5 pm - 7 pm. We are only weeks away from students exiting the current Hunnewell School for the last time on June 21st and work begins on the new Hunnewell building…

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Town Of Wellesley - COA Programs Week of June 6, 2022

Weekly Newsblast June 6th - June 10th You can sign-up for free programs by (1) emailing us here; (2) by calling us at (781) 235-3961; or (3) by stopping by in person. For paid programming, you can register by calling us at (781) 235-3961 or by…

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Town Of Wellesley News and Announcements - Wellesley War Memorial Scholarship Recipients

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Town Of Wellesley - Upcoming Programs at the TPC

Needle Felted Fish Friday, June 3rd 9:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. Cost: $20 Swim into the summer spirit with felt artist Elizabeth Stubbs! During this morning workshop you will make your own summer fun by creating beautiful needle felted fish to hang on…

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Town of Wellesley COA Programs Weekly Newsblast - May 30th- June 3rd, 2022

You can sign-up for free programs by (1) emailing us here; (2) by calling us at (781) 235-3961; or (3) by stopping by in person. For paid programming, you can register by calling us at (781) 235-3961 or by stopping by. Please note, that links…

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