The Globe tries to start a fight between Wellesley and Needham over which town’s residents recycle the most. According to the latest state stats (for 2006), Needham has the best rate in Massachusetts at 69%, with Wellesley back in the back with 49%. Wellesley officials argue that numbers can be deceptive.
Volvo owners (and who among us isn’t?) are invited to get up close and personal with the 2004 and 2007 Red Sox World Series trophies at Lee Volvo on Route 9 from 2-4pm on Sept. 2.
Olin College professor David Barrett tells tech magazine InformationWeek about an effort to build a robotic fish modeled after the speedy bluefin tuna. The project, which could have ramifications for building better submarines, is also expected to include the big fish taking a dip at a lake at Wellesley College, according to Barrett, who built the original RoboTuna as an MIT student in the mid-1990s.
But the Townsman reports that hopes to store and reuse elements of the old Needham Town Hall (before Wellesley split off in the late 19th century) have taken a blow because the cost to preserve them will be a lot more expensive than originally thought by town preservation backers. The old town hall components are currently part of the Wellesley Country Club bulding that’s being torn down as the club shifts to its new building. Wellesley Board of Selectmen chair Greg Mills tells the Townsman:
“If you think of [the] flooring of [the] second-floor meeting room of the original town hall — that’s really the historic interior space — those could be used in any large rooms of a senior center, [or] possibly in a conference room of Department of Public Works, [or] possibly in a room of a portion of the Morses Pond bathhouse,” he said. “We still feel it’s a very significant building in the town’s history, and that all efforts should be made to preserve elements of it for future generations to appreciate.”
Whatever becomes of the old pieces, they still might get more visibility as parts of future public town buldings than they’ve had as part of the private country club building.
The Townsman reports on a recent public meeting involving the town officials and architects working on the new Wellesley High School building. Residents got their first glimpse of the design and some lamented the lack of a clock tower in the four-story structure. More here.
Speaking of which, this from WCAC-TV:
WCAC-TV will be cable casting upcoming meetings related to the new High School project. The SBC meeting that took place at Great Hall on August 20th will replay through September 10th at 3:30 pm Fridays, 8:00 am Saturdays and 8:00 pm on Sundays. The SBC meetings taking place at 7:30 pm on Wednesday evenings Sept 3, 10, 17th at Great Hall will be cable cast live and replayed at the same times over the weekend following the meeting. The public report slated for 7:30 pm Tuesday October 14th at Great Hall will also be cable cast live and replayed the following weekend. The following meetings will be taped for re-cablecast:
Public Report 9:30 AM Tues October 7th at Wakelin Room
Precinct Meeting (C&D) 9:00 pm Thur October 16th at Warren Bldg.
Precinct Meeting (A&B) 1:00 pm Sunday October 19th at Police Station
Precinct Meeting (E, F&G) 2:45 pm Sunday October 19th at Police Station
The special Town Meeting scheduled for October 20th and 21rst will be cable cast live and replayed over the next week.
Please check the TV Guide on the programming tab of WCAC-TV website for specific days and times. www.wellesleychannel.tv
The Globe followed up its page 1 story from yesterday about a missing Fernand Leger painting with an article based on Wellesley College President Kim Bottomly’s (shown here) assurance that the school will take measures to better protect the art in its possession.
By the way, the college’s Jewett Art Gallery kicks off a month-long exhibit on Sept. 1 called “Arrivals/Departure.” No, it has nothing to do with the missing Leger painting: It celebrates the work of some incoming faculty and one outgoing one.
…please notify the Wellesley Police and Wellesley College’s Davis Museum and Cultural Center. The 1921 Fernand Leger painting called “Woman and Child” was either lost or stolen at some point in the past year or so, according to this Boston Globe account, which says Leger paintings on average are worth $2.8 million.
Meanwhile, a lecturer at Wellesley College is calling for the museum to return three works she donated in light of the Leger situation.
No shortage of opinions on this story out in the web world, including at the blog: In No Particular Order:
Between the lines it’s clear that hoity-toity Wellesley was just itching to blame the disappearance on those dumb-ass Sooners - but the Oklahoma folks followed cataloguing procedure, so their hands are clean.
Another blogger, Museumy, feels confident that local cops are on the job:
But don’t worry, the “Wellesley Police Department are working with college police on the case, though there is nothing to report.” Nothing to report YET, people. The WPD and the campus cops are ON IT.
Web site The Bostonist fired off this headline: Wellesley College Takes Stand Against Modernism.
Sept. 20: The Fiske Wild West Round Up — a Family Fair with a Western Flair! This popular event features games of chance and skill for all ages, arts & crafts, face painting, fun prizes, and fabulous food. Plus, pony rides, a petting zoo, moon bounces, and a giant slide! The fundraiser takes place at Fiske Elementary School, 45 Hastings Street, Wellesley, 10 am - 2 pm, rain or shine. Any questions please call 781-431-8797.
From the Wellesley Recycling & Disposal Facility:
Junk mail pesters many residents of the U.S., but it also plagues the landfills. Junk Mail Produces 1 Billion Pounds of Landfill Each Year.
According the U S Postal Service, “More than 100 BILLION pieces of junk mail per year pass through the Post Office”. Junk Mail Kills 2.6 Million Trees Every Year. For these reasons and more, junk mail should be recycled in the Magazines, Mixed Paper, and Junk Mail bins along the recycling wall.
Obtain your free “Junk Mail Reduction Kit” at the Recycling & Disposal Facility Customer Service Office!!!
For more information, contact Superintendent Gordon Martin at 781-235-7600 x 3340, or visit the RDF website at: www.wellesleyma.gov
The former Seattle Supersonics basketball franchise hasn’t announced a team name yet (Thunder has been the rumor), but it has hired Dr. Donnie Strack as Director of Medical Services. Strack has been a physical therapist at Orthopedic Physical Therapy in Wellesley Hills, Mass., and previously did grad work with the Indiana Pacers.
