Prabhu honored by Johns Hopkins
Teddy Bear Project continues to thrive
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
To watch the women building bears in the Wellesley Community Center, you would think it’s as simple as stuffing a few pieces of stitched fabric together. However, some of these women have been making these bears for years, and what is actually an incredibly labor-intensive project has begun to...
Giving thanks for angels among us
By Linda Thomas
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
A profound friendship can grow out of the most desperate of circumstances.
For my family, all it took was one phone call.
People come into our lives when we least expect it — and some are like angels sent from God.
Gretchen Wagner was ours.
It’s Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, and here we...
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Eighth grade chorus performs for B’s
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On Sunday, November 6, the Wellesley Middle School 8th Grade Chorus traveled to Rhode Island to perform “God Bless America” at the Providence Bruins game.
Although the P-Bruins lost to the Scranton Penguins in a penalty shootout, the singers can claim their performance as a win.
According to WMS Choral Director Lauren Connors, “The...
High School Musical 2 comes to WTP
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Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) will present Disney’s High School Musical 2, Jr. Thursday, December 1, Friday, December 2, Saturday, December 3, and Sunday, December 4. All performances will take place at the Ellsworth Theater, at Pine Manor College, located at 400 Heath Street, Chestnut Hill. Tickets are priced $12 for adults and $6...
Wellesley celebrates Veterans Day
by Rama K. Ramaswamy
A newspaper article detailing low turnout for 2013’s Veterans Day Ceremony inspired Girl Scout Johanna van der Wal to make it her mission to raise awareness for veterans and replace flags on Memorial Day. In the process, Johanna earned her Girl Scout Silver Award, but Johanna kept going with her mission, long...
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Local voting civil amidst heated election
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
The recent Presidential election has been one of the most heated in history. Opinions and emotions were flying high, as issues beyond just party differences were brought to the surface. The nation as a whole bubbled with anticipation as the votes rolled in, watching diligently as each state was...
WEF holds annual spelling bee
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by Rama K. Ramaswamy
The greater Wellesley community gathered at the Sprague Elementary School gym last week to participate in the 27th annual Spelling Bee, under the auspices of Wellesley Education Foundation’s 2016-17 Co-Presidents, Susan Ryan and Erica Recht.
Under the direction of this year’s Bee chairs Lisa Collins, Victoria Ostler, Becca Cahaly and Eunice...
Wellesley students honored for being green
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By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The concept of being green encompasses a wide range of ways in which people reduce waste, reuse things, and recycle materials. On Thursday, October 20, in the Linden Square, two groups of Wellesley Students were honored for their work to help make Wellesley a greener town.
The first group...
Wellesley HS holds annual Acatober Concert
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By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
On the weekend of October 21, the Wellesley High School choral department held its annual Acatober a cappella concert. Due to the high demand for tickets, this year, the show was held on two nights, selling out the Katherine L. Babson auditorium for both performances, with concertgoers being treated...
Middle School presents Shakespeare evening
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Wellesley Middle School Drama is proud to showcase two Shakespeare plays, “As You Like It” and “Much Ado About Nothing,” in their production of “An Evening of Shakespeare.” WMS’ talented young actors and tech crew look forward to sharing this unique and engaging performance with the Wellesley community on Thursday, November 17 at...
WHS Orchestra to present fall concert
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On Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the Katherine L. Babson Jr. Auditorium, the public is invited to see the award-winning WHS orchestras at their fall concert. The skill and virtuosity of these students is second to none; in fact, last year, the Honors Chamber Orchestra was awarded the state MICCA gold...
Police apology and breaking the cycle
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by Rama K. Ramaswamy
In the aftermath of Wellesley Police Chief Terrence M. Cunningham’s internet- breaking, official apology during a speech in San Diego as the president of what is considered one of the nation’s largest police organizations - the International Association of Chiefs of Police - the WPD has a fielded a record-breaking...
Wellesley Society of Artists announces watercolor demonstration
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The Wellesley Society of Artists, Inc. (WSA) is delighted to be sponsoring a watercolor demonstration by nationally renowned artist Frederick Kubitz on Thursday, November 10, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (refreshments at 6:30) at the Wakelin Room of the Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street. The event is free to the public.
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Japan meets Wellesley neighbors
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On October 17, a delegation from Ota, Japan, met with members of Wellesley Neighbors (WN) to discuss new ideas for taking care of an aging population. The Japanese population is aging faster than that of any other country in the world, according to Foreign Affairs Magazine. Japan is grappling with a shortage of...
Save the date for Relay For Life
Once again, plans are underway for the 2017 Relay for Life! This exciting fundraising event continues to be a huge success involving the towns of Needham, Wellesley and Dedham. Relay 2016 raised over $170,000 to support the American Cancer Society and its drive to help fight cancer. This year, the goal is to surpass that...
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Rockets go off at Wellesley Library
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By Katrina Margolis
Hometown Weekly Reporter
There is little that sounds more fun than mixing vinegar and baking soda to propel a vessel into the air. The Wellesley Free Library offered just this to children of all ages, demonstrating how to make a plastic bottle rocket and then how to send it into the air....
Early voting for November 8 Election
Town Clerk Kathy Nagle is pleased to announce that all registered voters will be able vote before Election Day for the first time ever in Massachusetts. Early voting will begin on October 24 and continue through November 4. Prior to the enactment of this new law, the only way a registered voter was allowed to...
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WoW’s third annual Diversity Summit
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy
The World of Wellesley was founded in 1991 by Wellesley resident, Tere Tedesco. Since then, it has spearheaded the discussion about diversity via a variety of interactive programs. According to World Of Wellesley, “the principal purpose [of WoW] is to provide opportunities to experience and celebrate various kinds of diversity,...
Cottage Street tour historically enlightening
