Benjamin Franklin visits Wellesley Library
Fun for all at July Jubilation
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By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Wellesley Square was bustling with energy as hundreds came out Saturday to partake in the great sales and family-friendly activities at the 2018 Wellesley July Jubilation Sidewalk Sale.
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WTP presenting ‘James and the Giant Peach’
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Wellesley South Asian community celebrates Holi
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Members of Wellesley's South Asian community often find the transition from spring to summer both short and busy, and this year was no exception. Despite that, they managed to plan and celebrate the festival of Holi, also known as the festival of colors.
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Community Children’s Center art on display
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The newest exhibition at Wellesley College’s Jewett Art Gallery opened Tuesday, June 26. The exhibition features work by the children of the Wellesley Community Children’s Center, which is housed on the Wellesley College campus and serves children ages three months to five years old.
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Seniors learn about Spanish artwork
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By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Art education and awareness group Art Matters recently joined senior citizens at Waterstone at Wellesley for a talk about three of the greatest Spanish artists of all time. The presentation, which revolved around El Greco, Diego Velazquez, and Francisco Goya, discussed how the respective artists were influenced by the...
Fireflies light up local skies
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By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
There is something magical that happens when warm summer days slowly give way to night. It stars with a flash of light in the falling dusk, so swift and small that one might blink and miss.
Within minutes, one flash is joined by many as the unique courtship of...
Wellesley Mothers Forum starts 2018-2019 year
The Wellesley Mothers Forum announced the start of the 2018-2019 membership year at its recent kickoff event held at the Wellesley College Club. Co-Presidents Bettina Janco and Ariane Misialek are leading the Wellesley Mothers Forum this year, with 65 dedicated volunteers. The new board of directors and committee volunteers are proud to provide opportunities for...
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Nelson Hammer exhibiting in Wellesley
Needham landscape architect and artist Nelson Hammer is exhibiting 38 of his watercolor paintings from July 3 through August 30 at the Wellesley Public Library. All the works shown are birds, based on photographs taken by friends, relatives, and by the artist himself. He recently received permission to interpret the photographs of professional wildlife photographer...
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Eco Campers learn to fish
By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Kids were fishing at Lake Sabrina in Wellesley last Monday during an Eco Camp hosted by the Wellesley Conservation Council. The first day of the camp saw middle-school-aged participants catching fish while learning about the natural environment around them.
The Youth Commission in Wellesley partnered with the Wellesley Conservation Council to...
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Wellesley Amateur Radio reaches new heights
A longtime town resident and ham radio enthusiast, Charlie Bures, WA3ITR, reports he has been involved with a Natick High School High Altitude Balloon (HAB) launch. The STEM project carrying an Amateur Radio tracking device and GoPro cameras was launched on Wednesday, June 20. The project was funded by the AeroClub of New England, the oldest...
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Morses ode: Wellesley pond a jewel
By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Reporter
[caption id="attachment_27173" align="alignleft" width="300"] There are many walking trails around Morses Pond that provide shade and great views of the water. Photos by...
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There are many walking trails around Morses Pond that provide shade and great views of the water. Photos by...
Senior artists wow community at library
By Daniel Curtin
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The sixth annual Senior Art Show at the Wellesley Library showcased the work of nearly 50 artists on Wednesday, June 13.
The show featured different types of art across several different media including photography, watercolors, and computer-generated digital art. Visitors perused the different pieces of art while being serenaded by piano.
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Metro West Baptist finds new home
As the faith landscape of Wellesley has changed over time, churches have had to reassess and adjust as expenses associated with operating buildings increase. For the Christ Church United Methodist congregation in Wellesley, this has been a challenge they’ve been working through for the last several years.
Christ Church United Methodist ceased worship in their building...
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Wellesley kids act out picture book
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By Emily Greffenius
Hometown Weekly Intern
On the afternoon of June 14th, 16 kids from kindergarten through third grade gathered in the Wakelin Room at the Wellesley Free Library for “Picture Book Theater,” a workshop at which the children read a picture book and then, just one hour later, bring that story to life as...
WHS closes season with ‘Metamorphosis’
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By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
WHS ended the 2017-2018 performing arts season with four performances of “Metamorphosis,” a show that put a modern twist on ancient Greek mythology and fables.
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Historical Society enjoys A Spring Celebration
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Over 170 Wellesley Historical Society members and guests gathered at the Wellesley Country Club on Thursday evening, June 7, for their annual fundraiser, A Spring Celebration. The dinner honored Joseph Grignaffini and family for their time-honored commitment and service to the town and the Wellesley Historical Society.
Acting President Jared Parker and Executive...
Wellesley Neighbors ready summer plans
Many things stop for the summer, but not Wellesley Neighbors, a non-profit organization for singles and couples over age 55 in Wellesley and surrounding towns. Spring activities included beer-making at Barleycorn’s in Natick, and summer fare ranges from regular events, like the monthly Men’s Lunch and Women’s Night Out, to restaurant outings, the Larz Anderson...
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Class of 2018 bids farewell
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By Laura Drinan
Hometown Weekly Reporter
For the past four years, Wellesley High School’s seniors have shared memories of walking the halls together, going to class with one another, and bonding during extracurricular activities. The time has come, though, for the class of 2018 to part ways. Before they head off across the world to...
Page Waterman heading ‘back home’
Page Waterman Fine Framing is moving 592 feet from its current location on Church Street around the corner and “back home” to 592a Washington Street, where its corporate offices and restoration studio have been located since 1983.
“This has a nice ring to it for a few reasons. The business was founded in 1917 and so...
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