Tom Coyle from the Friends of the Wellesley Council on Aging, says the group is making available a variety of $1 buttons for those in favor of building the Tolles-Parsons Senior Center in town. Supporters of such a center, to be built at the old American Legion property at 496 Washington Street under the latest [...]
As Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend nears, the Celebrations Committee has revealed the names of those being honored that day, as listed below, as well as the Line of March (those marching in the parade). That’s shown below as well. Parade Grand Marshals Korean War Veterans In recognition of those “Not Forgotten”. Distinguished Service Award [...]
Among the agenda items for the Wellesley Board of Selectmen for its Monday, May 6 meeting: *Susu Bakery Boutique looks to branch out from cupcakes, cookies and tea by applying for a wine and malt license. *Justine’s Table, a BYOB establishment on Rte. 9, is looking for an all alcohol license. *And the incoming Wellesley [...]
Ed Markey bested fellow Democrat Stephen Lynch 2,830 votes to 523 votes in Wellesley today in the U.S. Senate primary election for the seat vacated recently by John Kerry. About 82% of Wellesley Democrats who voted choose Markey, who grabbed 57% of votes statewide for the victory (as of around 10pm Tuesday). U.S. Rep. Markey [...]
From Wellesley Town Clerk: Absentee Ballots – Absentee ballots are now available for the special state primary. Voters who are eligible for vote absentee for the primary election may file applications at any time or vote in person. Absentee applications must include the voter’s name and voting address and instructions as to where to send [...]
Town Meeting, as the Wellesley Town Clerk likes to say, has been “dissolved,” its work complete after 6 solid sessions over the past month. In the latest action, Town Meeting members voted against a proposal for cluster subdivision development that residents had been briefed on. Town Meeting members also voted in favor of amending downtown [...]
From Cotting School in Lexington: On April 8, 2013, Representative Alice Hanlon Peisch met with constituent Will F. of Wellesley during “Invite Your Legislator to Cotting School Day: A View Inside a Special Education School.’” Representative Hanlon Peisch joined 43 other legislators and aides from New Hampshire and Massachusetts for classroom visits and a tour [...]
