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Roads to shut down for 3 days near Bacon Street bridge on Wellesley line

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Bacon Street and Route 135 from Weston Road to the Natick line will be closed July 23 – July 26 as work continues on the Bacon Street Bridge Replacement project.

Bacon Street bridge, May 2021
Bacon Street bridge, May 2021. Photo credit: The Swellesley Report.

During the closure, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) contractors will remove the old Bacon Street railroad bridge and move a new superstructure into place. A signed detour route for Bacon Street and the affected areas of Route 135 will be in place.

Bridge work will begin 8am on Friday, July 23 with the closure of Bacon Street. At 9pm Route 135 will be closed. The areas will remain closed throughout the weekend and until 5am on Monday, July 26.

Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area or seek alternate routes.

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Wellesley summer camp listings 2021 — find the experience of a lifetime

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iCode of WellesleyThanks to iCode, Wellesley’s premier comprehensive K-12 programs in computer science, for sponsoring The Swellesley Report’s Summer Camps page.

iCode is not only a great place for kids, it’s a great place to work, too. Contact iCode today to work with kids in an exciting, engaging, and fun environment. iCode is already looking ahead to fall 2021, and needs lab mentors for its after-school programs. The hours are perfect for educators, high school students, and college students who want to share their knowledge of computer coding or STEAM-related interests with the next generation of tech-savvy youth.

Full time or part-time onsite opportunities are available, with flexible hours. Classes run 3pm-8pm on weekdays (except Wednesdays, which are noon-8pm) & Saturdays, 10am-4pm.

Contact Deborah for more info on inclusion of your camp located in Wellesley or elsewhere, or for advertising on Swellesley. Camp parents and guardians: Please let camps know that you found them here, if you did…thanks.

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State Rep. Alice Peisch to hold office hours in Wellesley

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State Rep Alice PeischMassachusetts State Representative Alice Hanlon Peisch will hold office hours in Wellesley on Monday, July 26 at the following time and location:

  • 10am-11am, Juliani Room at Wellesley Town Hall

Constituents may sign up for a 10-minute meeting slot here for an in-person visit with Representative Peisch or a member of her staff.

Any constituent who wishes to speak with Representative Peisch but is unable to attend the office hours may make an appointment for a more convenient time by calling 617-722-2070 or emailing [email protected].  Anyone seeking general legislative information may find it at Representative Peisch’s website at www.alicepeisch.org.

Alice H. Peisch represents Wellesley, Weston, and Precinct 4 in Wayland.

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Have your say on Town Meeting articles before they get there

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Residents are invited to participate in a remote public hearing on Monday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. to learn about Zoning Articles that will be considered at the October 2021 Special Town Meeting.

The Planning Board and Department will hold the hearing via Zoom.

The proposed Articles include:

  • Accessory dwelling units (aka, in-law apartments)
  • Additional of sustainability standards to Zoning Bylaws
  • Redefinition of two-unit dwelling to include townhouse style in General Residence Districts
  • By-right outdoor dining in Commercial Districts
juniper outside dining
Outdoor dining could become easier for Wellesley restaurants to offer

 

  • Adoption of new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood plain maps
  • Banning or regulating the use of land in Commercial Districts for gun shops/shows

To join, click on the Zoom link. Passcode: 610993 Webinar ID: 860 6940 4478

The public hearing will also be live streamed on Wellesley Public Media, and broadcast live on Comcast channel 8 and Verizon channel 40. The meeting will also be recorded and available on demand.

You can get a preview of the topics by reviewing the July 6 Planning Board meeting recording by Wellesley Media. Tune in around the 1-hour, 5-minute mark.

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