Dana Hall Music Director bids farewell
New Lions chapter roars into Wellesley
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By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
It has been 40 years since Wellesley had an active Lions Club chapter. Bringing the Lions back to town, Ivette Mesmar, incoming charter President for the Wellesley Centennial Lions Club, celebrated with fellow charter members, members of the Holliston Lions Club (their sponsor), and several dignitaries as the newest...
Milkweeds for butterflies
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Sustainable Wellesley (SW) is offering a new variety of milkweed plant this season: asclepias tuberosa.
“We are so happy with the support that Wellesley residents (and some folks from neighboring towns) have shown for the monarchs,” said Laurel Landers from Sustainable Wellesley. “Through our initiative, neighbors have planted more than...
Book Babies offers Friday morning delights
By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The Wellesley Hills Branch of the Wellesley Public Library is a local gem. Not only is its outward appearance a gorgeous presentation of stone and wood, but inside offers a calm, soothing atmosphere, complete with dimmed lighting and a friendly, attentive staff. On Fridays at 10:30 a.m., the space...
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Wellesley gets jubilant
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Local residents were out in full force on Saturday to take part in the Wellesley Square Merchants’ Association’s annual July Jubilation event. July Jubilation, which has now been taking place for a quarter century, presents an opportunity for shoppers and their families to appreciate the wares of over sixty area vendors in a...
Yusuf Isaacs makes impactful graduation speech
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
On June 20, five brave Wellesley Middle School eighth graders stood in front of nearly 2,000 people to deliver graduation speeches. While all five were well crafted, well written accounts of their time at Wellesley Middle School, one in particular stood out.
After Yusuf Isaacs spoke, he received a...
Pickleball craze reaches Wellesley
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
Every Wednesday, from noon to 3 p.m., the gymnasium of the Wellesley Recreation Department reverberates with the noises of pickleball. For the past five years, pickleball has been gaining notoriety and popularity within the U.S., and Wellesley is no exception.
While most of the players on Wednesdays are seniors,...
LINX dancers take National honors
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LINX Dance Studio won awards at Starbound National Talent Competition’s 2017 National Finals June 25-28 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. LINX dancers ages 8-16 competed with more than 10 other talented dance studios across MA, NY and NJ during the three full days of competition. While LINX attended regionals in previous years,...
Town Band presents concert on the green
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by Rama K. Ramaswamy
June 21 marked the longest day of the year and the official beginning of summer. What better way to mark the occasion than with the Wellesley Recreation Department’s sponsorship of the summer concert held on the green next to the Town Hall?
The Wellesley Town Band delighted its hometown audience with...
Young artists paint the library windows
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By Peter Kougias
Hometown Weekly Intern
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Owen shows off his painted hands. Photos by Peter Kougias[/caption]Hidden in the shade behind the Wellesley Library, nearly 50 children painted the windows of the building....
Dana Hall presents Couture for a Cause
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Couture For A Cause (CFAC) was Dana Hall School's annual Project Runway Fashion Show. It featured original designs from over 25 student designers and others from the Dana Hall community, along with student-models who modeled the creations. The designs were varied, according to Michael Frassinelli, Visual Arts Department Head, “from the...
‘Lion King, Kids’ arrives in Wellesley
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Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) is presenting Disney’s "Lion King, Kids," a musical for all ages. Performances will take place Friday, July 7 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, July 8 at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. All performances will be held at the Katherine L. Babson Auditorium at Wellesley High School on 50 Rice...
The Magic of Imagination at Wellesley Library
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Christina Perrone
Hometown Weekly Intern
We all know that keeping kids entertained requires some magic. Indeed, Matias Letelier, a magician in New York City, has made an entire career out of entertaining kids with exciting magic tricks and illusions. On Tuesday, July 27, kids of all ages came to the Wellesley Free Library to see...
Troop 185 holds Court of Honor
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Wellesley Boy Scout Troop 185 held their summer Court of Honor on Monday, June 12, at the Italo-American Club. It was an exceptionally hot day, so after the annual BBQ, the Court of Honor took place outside. The scouts spent the spring earning merit badges; 52 Scouts qualified for a total of 124...
Library kids perform show in one hour
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By Peter Kougias
Hometown Weekly Intern
On Wednesday, June 14, librarian Emma Caywood read a story to a group of elementary children. An hour later, after a brief rehearsal, she led the group through a performance of the story for parents and friends.
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Wellesley Girl Scouts earn Gold Award
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Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) is proud to announce that Wellesley Girl Scouts Eleanor Boyd, Sinclaire Vandervoort and Abigail Yuan have earned the highest award in Girl Scouting: the Girl Scout Gold Award. They were honored with Gold Awardees from across the Commonwealth at a ceremony on Friday, June 9 at the...
Powisset Farm Photo Competition opens
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Members of the community are invited to enter the 2017 Powisset Farm Photo Competition.
All photographs must be taken at Powisset Farm (anywhere on the 100 acre property), and photographers of all ages and skill levels are welcome.
Participants must register and bring in their photos by July 10.
An exhibit and voting will take...
Wellesley salutes colors on Flag Day
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy
At the end of April, the Department of Veterans' Services and the Wellesley Veterans' Organizations, along with the families of veterans buried at the cemetery, invited local scouts for the annual flag replacement community service event. As the flags were replaced, old flags are separated by volunteers and packed away....
Senior Art Show featured at library
All are welcome to visit the 5th Annual Senior Art Show at the Wellesley Main Library during the month of June. The show is created in collaboration between the Wellesley Council on Aging, Waterstone at Wellesley and the Wellesley Free Library, and showcases the work of 50 senior artists across multiple mediums. The exhibit is...
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Conservation Council holds Open Garden
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