Arrests made in Wellesley bank robbery
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Three people, including one juvenile, were arrested and charged after allegedly robbing a bank in Wellesley on June 1.
On June 1 at approximately 12:15 p.m., Wellesley police received word of a bank robbery in progress at the TD Bank in Wellesley, located at 380 Washington Street, according to...
Red Apple season
By Rama K. Ramaswamy
It’s comforting to know that our New England tradition of giving apples to our favorite teachers/ school staff is thriving, despite going digital. Wellesley Education Foundation’s Red Apple Program ensures recognition and the celebration of educators and school staff by raising funds to “pay it forward” by pumping those funds directly back...
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WEF and Ruth Walter Fund celebrate
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy
The Wellesley Education Foundation (WEF) is a non-profit, tax-exempt community organization whose primary endeavor is to provide grants to educators for innovative educational projects at all grade levels. In awarding grants, WEF works closely with school administrators to fund projects that result in richer and deeper learning experiences and have...
Wellesley Farmers Market to open
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy
The Wellesley Farmers Market is back and opens on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., on the lawn of the Unitarian Universalist Church at 309 Washington Street, through October 15. On June 4, there will be live music by Andrew DiMarzo and kids will be entertained by...
Wellesley Cub Scouts cleaned up
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Thanks to Wellesley Cub Scout Pack 140 Bear Den and their families who recently cleaned up trash and debris around Morses Pond. As we head into the summer months, the Wellesley Natural Resources Commission wants to encourage everyone who visits playgrounds, parks and open spaces to please “pitch in after you picnic” and...
Medfield boys drop to Wellesley
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By Stephen Press
Hometown Weekly Staff
The Medfield varsity boys baseball team finished its regular season with a non-league loss to Wellesley on Friday, May 27. The Warriors were defeated by the Raiders at Sprague Field, 13-3. In losing to Wellesley, the Warriors moved to 10-7 on the season, good for third place in the...
Wellesley Pancake Festival Goes Green
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By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Correspondent
The Rotary Club of Wellesley held its annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Saturday as part of Wellesley Wonderful Weekend. Rotarian volunteers served over 1,600 people that came to enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, ham, yogurt, and fruit with their neighbors while helping the Wellesley Rotary Club raise funds that benefit Rotary...
‘Garbage Is My Bag’ takes Wellesley
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By Rama K. Ramaswamy
Jack Golden plays the role of Dr. T in “Garbage Is My Bag,” his fast-paced blend of mime, comedy, song, circus skills and dramatic story that features some serious “trash talk” about reuse and recycling.
Jack Golden has been a professional variety artist since 1981. He’s performed with the world-famous...
Pancake Festival goes green
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By Lisa Moore
Hometown Weekly Contributor
The Rotary Club of Wellesley held its annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Saturday as part of Wellesley Wonderful Weekend. Rotarian volunteers served over 1,600 people that came to enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, ham, yogurt, and fruit with their neighbors while helping the Wellesley Rotary Club raise funds that benefit Rotary...
Wellesley basketball tournament
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On May 15, hundreds of supporters participated in First Annual Hoops Tournament and raised over $2,500 to honor a beloved Coach and Trainer, Tim Brewster.
Wellesley High School students and Boys Basketball Captains Jake Mohan and Tim Rey organized a Basketball Tournament Fundraiser to honor the late Tim Brewster, former owner and founder...
Wellesley voters approve Senior Center project
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By Douglas McCulloch
Hometown Weekly Staff
Wellesley voters took to the polls on May 10 for a special election, and passed a debt exclusion for the construction of a new Senior Center.
With 25 percent of Wellesley’s 15,900 registered voters casting their votes, the debt exclusion question passed with a vote of 2,221 for the...
Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend
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The biggest weekend of the year is finally here. Get ready for Wellesley’s 18th annual Wonderful Weekend on May 20, 21 and 22, showcasing new events and attractions alongside old favorites. The theme of this year’s 48th Annual Veterans’ Parade is “Historic Wellesley.” Gordon Martin, who has served Wellesley for 37 years (including...
Batmobile featured at Wheels of Wellesley
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The annual Wheels of Wellesley will be held on May 21 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Wellesley Community Center during the Wellesley Wonderful Weekend.
Wheels of Wellesley IV, or WOW as it is commonly referred to, is brought to you by their anchor sponsor, Needham Bank. This is a particularly...
Gardens at Elm Bank celebrates 20th anniversary
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Twilight, swing dancing, local food and drink, all set within a beautiful garden estate. It’s the 20th Anniversary of the Gardens at Elm Bank, and the entire community is invited to celebrate during our special Twilight Garden Party on June 2 from 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Open to members, friends, and newcomers,...
‘Art in the Park’ announced
Now in its fourth year, Art in the Park will take place on Saturday, May 21, in Simons Park from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is accessible to all ages and features different mediums and materials each year.
Wellesley Women Artisans started the free annual event in 2013 with the idea of building community...
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Wellesley Mini Art in Bloom a success
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Wellesley Society of Artists presented Mini Art in Bloom with the Wellesley Garden Club and members of the House and Garden Club of Wellesley on Sunday, May 1, at the Wellesley Community Center.
A magnificent array of paintings by the Society of Artists were available for floral interpretations by the two clubs. This...
Wellesley Players Family Theater to present ‘Pied Piper’
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The Wellesley Players Family Theater production of the classic children’s story “The Pied Piper” will take place in the Wellesley High School auditorium on Saturday, May 14, at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 15, at 2:00 p.m.
General admission tickets are available for $10 online at www.wellesleyplayers.org and at the door....
WPSA names award recipients
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By Rama K Ramaswamy
Wellesley Parents Supporting Art Students (WPSAS), an organization of parents, alumni and community members who work to support arts in Wellesley’s K-12 school system and to foster an arts community around it, instituted the first, new awards program for eighth grade students in the Wellesley Public Schools.
The Emerging Artist Award...
Dana Hall Honors Recital
