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Volunteering in Welelsley: MassBay/Temple Beth Elohim join forces to pack meals; Council on Aging seeks drivers

August 17, 2025 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

The latest volunteer news in Wellesley, Mass.:

MassBay/Temple Beth Elohim join forces to pack meals

MassBay Community College President David Podell and Special Assistant to the President Adam Nelson recently rolled up their sleeves alongside volunteers at Temple Beth Elohim (TBE) in Wellesley to pack meals for people in the community facing food insecurity. The effort is part of TBE Table, which supports MassBay students and members of other local organizations with nourishing meals.

Through the MassBay Meals initiative, students can take home restaurant-quality, ready-to-heat meals—offered in both vegetarian and meat options—at no cost. Volunteers from TBE make it possible by shopping for ingredients, prepping, cooking, and packaging meals each month.

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TBE Table Meal Packing (courtesy photo)

 


Council on Aging seeks drivers

The Wellesley Council on Aging  (COA) needs volunteer drivers this summer. Volunteers provide rides using their own vehicles, taking seniors to medical appointments, social engagements, shopping, and more. 

Most volunteer shifts are during the daytime or early evening.

Volunteers can commit to a regular schedule or be on-call intermittently.

Interested individuals should complete the COA Volunteer Application.


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Nearby in Natick: MBTA station re-opens, with accessibiity; Beach closes early; Bridge to be demolished

August 17, 2025 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

The latest Natick MA news:

– MassDOT closes Natick’s Loker Street bridge to pedestrians — MassDOT has deemed the wooden-supported bridge over the Cochituate Rail Trail unsafe, prompting its closure to pedestrians and cyclists while barriers are put in place.
– Natick closes Memorial Beach early for the season — Due to elevated bacteria levels, Memorial Beach at Dug Pond has shut down ahead of its scheduled August 17 closing date.
– Officials rededicate Natick Center T station, pedestrian bridge — A sunny August re-dedication ceremony marked the official opening of the refurbished Natick Center station and its pedestrian bridge.

Flanked by local and state officials, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll cutthe ribbon to officially open the Natick Center MBTA station
Flanked by local and state officials, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll cut
the ribbon to officially open the Natick Center MBTA station. (Photo by Maureen L. Sullivan)

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Wellesley Council on Aging cornhole tournament delivers the fun

August 17, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

The Wellesley Council on Aging recently hosted a cornhole tournament that brought together participants of all skill levels for an afternoon of friendly competition. Players tossed beanbags with precision—and sometimes a little humor—while spectators cheered on every throw.

Red Sox Winner James Morrissey
Red Sox Winner James Morrissey

Thanks to Wingate Living, prizes were awarded to the top-performing teams, recognizing skill, strategy, and teamwork.

The highlight of the day was a special toss-off for a grand prize—a pair of Red Sox tickets— donated by a patron.

Competitors lined up for a final showdown, giving it their all for the chance to catch America’s favorite pastime live at Fenway. The winning toss brought big cheers and a photo-worthy celebration, capturing the camaraderie that made the event so memorable.

From seasoned cornhole veterans to first-time players, everyone walked away with smiles, prizes, and a sense of community spirit. The day was a perfect reminder that at the Wellesley COA, fun, friendship, and a little friendly competition make for unforgettable moments.


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Wellesley government meetings for week of Aug. 18, 2025: Summer construction & CFO hiring updates

August 16, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

A sampling of Wellesley, Mass., meetings and agenda items for the week of Aug. 18, 2025.

See info on all upcoming town government meetings.

Planning Board (Aug. 18, 6:30pm, online)

Zoning Board of Appeals Site Plan Approval Cases a. ZBA-2025-43 – 231 Forest Street – Babson College b. ZBA-2025-44 – 192-194 Worcester Street/150 Cedar Street c. ZBA-2025-45 – 55 Rice Street/Hunnewell Team Room; RIO Task Force Discussion; Introduction-Amend Planning Department Office Hours to 8:00-4:00; Planning Director’s Report ( 49 Walnut Street PSI Public Hearing Scheduled for September 11)

Recreation Commission (Aug. 19, 8am, online)

AEDs on fields; MOPOBAC and Morses Pond project update; Director report on Mass Bay pickleball update/summer close date; Fall programming; Hunnewell Court project update

Select Board (Aug. 19, 6:30pm, town hall & online)

Update on Summer Construction Projects • Update on Chief Financial Officer Hiring • Fiscal Year 2025 Year End Financial Update • Special Town Meeting Preparation

Advisory Committee (Aug. 20, 6:30pm, town hall)

Design Review Board (Aug. 20, 6:30pm, online)

Major construction for Wellesley DPW Recycling & Disposal Facility; Sign permits for Truly’s Catering, Wellesley History Center & Exhibit Center

Housing Authority (Aug. 21, 9am, 503 Washington St/Community Center)


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Wellesley residential property sales for July 21-25, 2025

August 16, 2025 by admin

Buyer/sSeller/sProperty addressDate of saleSale price
Ionescu, Dragos & Bennett, MelissaBlumenthal, Daniel M & Blumenthal, Kimberly G10 Taylor Rd07/23/2025$4,510,000
Park Rt & Park, Steven RFields, Kim R13 Belair Rd07/22/2025$3,625,000
Motz, MichaelDelanson Rlty Partners LL100 Linden St Lot 10107/25/2025$2,925,000
Nunes, Andrew & Chawla, PriankaWilliams, Zachary & Parizeau, Molly53 Windsor Rd07/24/2025$2,900,000
Garrett Bryson Riddle RET & Riddle, Garrett BHowes, Richard G & Passananti, Mari9 Oakland St07/22/2025$2,380,000
Dudley, Donald M & Currie, Janet GManchel, Steven L & Manchel, Sharon G3 Strathmore Rd07/21/2025$2,100,000
Li, JingWeinberger, Jeremy F & Weinberger, Julie11 Brookmere Ave07/21/2025$1,995,000
Green, William B & Donelan, Kathleen C4 Hampden St Rt & Secor, David H4 Hampden St07/21/2025$1,951,000
Sanders, Jason & Sanders, TammyDuan, John & Mei, Judy112 Woodside Ave07/21/2025$1,951,000
Mcdonough, Margaret E & Mcdonough, James MElizabeth T Kellogg RET & Kellogg, Elizabeth T63 Garden Rd Lot C107/24/2025$1,850,000

The attached report is republished with permission from The Warren Group LLC.

Reader contributions help The Swellesley Report license this data.

Note: All of the information shown in this post is also publicly accessible via the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds.

 

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First look inside Wellesley’s Karma Asian Fusion Cuisine restaurant

August 15, 2025 by Bob Brown 3 Comments

wellesley karma restaurantWellesley’s Karma Asian Fusion Cuisine restaurant is on the verge of opening at 165 Linden St., so we popped by on Thursday to get a sneak peek at its stylish and warm interior, complete with golds, browns, and deep red finishes.

The Linden Square restaurant (near Verizon store and Dryft restaurant) features a mix of booth seating, straight chairs, plus line-ups of stools along a bar and sushi bar. A private room offers additional seating for groups.

Karma describes its offerings as “Upscale Asian Cuisine, including Chinese, Japanese, Malaysian curries, and fresh Sushi & Sashimi. Our Fusion Sushi blends Japanese flavors with French-inspired sauces.”

Karma also has restaurants in Andover, Burlington, Concord, Westford, and Winchester (we visited the Burlington one a few years back).

The Wellesley restaurant is now listed on the Resy site, so online reservations will soon be available. We’ve been told by a Karma official that regular service should be available for Monday, Aug. 18.

The restaurant has been looking to open in town since late 2022.

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Artwork gives the restaurant something of a museum-like feel
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Sushi bar

 

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