Out of the couple thousand pictures in our swell photo library from over the past year, here are the ones that stood out. Most were taken by Mr. or Mrs. Swellesley. But we get plenty of help from the many excellent photographers in town who send amazing images. Enjoy these pictures from 2023.
December
A wild rain and wind storm hit Wellesley hard on Dec. 18, taking down trees and wires, damaging buildings and other property, and flooding streets and basements.Thanks to sharp-eyed reader S.E. for sharing this picture
Photo courtesy of sharp-eyed reader F.A.
Select Board member Tom Ulfelder lights a menorah candle in front of Town Hall as Chanukah celebrants gathered for an event that featured blessings, singing, a choreographed fire performer, and jelly donuts.
December is the busy season for vocalists in the WHS program, headed up by Dr. Kevin McDonald (not pictured). Every holiday season, the singers share their gifts at multiple events in town, as well as in Boston in front of Faneuil Hall. Pictured here in front of Roche Bros.
November
WHS and Needham HS senior women competed in wet weather at the annual Powder Puff game. The Needham Rockets enjoyed a 7-3 victory on their home field. The Wellesley flag football team was coached by members of the local police department for this traditional matchup. Photo by Darren Bovie.
October
Linden Square. Halloween joy is a thing
September
Guernsey Sanctuary, protected by the Wellesley Conservation Land Trust, benefitted by the completion of two new bridges, thanks to Wellesley Eagle Scout Johannes Eikeboom and friends.
August 2023
Thousands of cyclists departed the Pan-Mass Challenge start at Babson College for the annual fundraising bike-a-thon supporting the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s research. Photo courtesy of Stephen Keep Photography
July 2023
Wellesley summer concert, behind Town Hall.
August
Elvis at the Council on Aging (Photo courtesy of COA)
July
Touring the Fuller Brook Path
June
Wellesley High School co-valedictorians stride to the stage together. Katherine Liu (left) will attend Harvard University in the fall, and Caroline Thornton will attend Colby College. Photo courtesy of Kris Chang.
May
Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend, Veterans Parade. Photo by Sharon Murray
April
Massachusetts Horticulture Society put in 50k daffodil bulbs in the Trial Garden beds at Elm Bank Reservation, which came up in all their glory in April. Tulipmania was so enthusiastically received, that MassHort is doing it again in 2024.
Daffodil Hill, Wellesley College April 2023
Hardy School students live the dream of throwing dirt on school grounds without getting into trouble,at the official groundbreaking ceremony for the 18-classroom, all-new construction project, expected to open in fall 2024.
March
A Wellesley resident this week stepped into her back yard to find herself not 6 feet away from a beautiful barred owl who she says “was not afraid of me and just sat awhile.” Photo credit: Angie Angino
Wellesley wildlife made itself seen in the spring, and this fox family was especially active. Thanks to Jared Parker for sharing the photos. He’s hoping they might inspire people to get out on the town’s trails and protect them.
Photo courtesy of Jared ParkerPhoto courtesy of Jared Parker
February
Wellesley High School girls won the MIAA Division 2 Track and Field Championship title for the sixth time in a row at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center in Boston. Photo by Darren Bovie.
January
The Wellesley Cotillion returned after a pandemic hiatus, and based on this group pic, the event was a rousing success. Some 100 volunteers helped bring back the winter formal, attended by 625 students and held at Lombardo’s in Randolph. Photo by Wellesley Cotillion Committee
