More than you really want to know about Wellesley, Mass.
On Wednesday we passed along a photo of a spelling-challenged road sign at Longfellow Road and Rte. 9 in Wellesley that sent chills through our sensitive spines. We were relieved this morning to receive email from Swellesley reader James Gehan, who shared the photo above showing that the sign had been updated and that all was again right with the world.
Last time we checked, Wellesley had about 28,000 residents. “Residets” though? Not sure we’ve got a real handle on that. But Residets, you should feel welcome to travel down Longfellow Road near Rte. 9 today regardless of the utility work being done there, according to this “covfefe” of signs.
And yes, coincidentally, the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee has just kicked off this week in Washington, D.C.
(Thanks to eagle-eyed Swellesley reader MW for sharing the photo.)
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This from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT):
MassDOT’s work-related activities will continue on its $7 million project to repair and improve Route 9 throughout the town of Wellesley.
This significant construction project will consist of resurfacing operations, roadway repairs and related work and is expected to be completed this fall.
Construction operations will occur at night during off-peak hours in order to minimize the impact on the traveling public and ensure crews and personnel are able to make improvements to this regionally important roadway. MassDOT operations for the next month is expected to be as follows:
May 14 through June 16
Lane closures during these overnight hours will be necessary in order to allow crews and contractors to safely and effectively conduct operations including milling, paving, and casting.
Drivers should consider alternate routes during these overnight hours in order to minimize travel disruptions. Those traveling through these areas should be mindful of potential traffic impacts and should devote their full attention to driving through these active construction zones.
All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
Affordable housing, a rarity in Wellesley, is set to become available at Wellesley Place, 978 Worcester St. There will be a public information meeting at Town Hall in the Great Room on Tuesday, June 6, 6:30pm for those who would like to learn the details about the seven affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments, which will rent for $1,481 and $1,657 per month for eligible tenants. The application deadline is July 5, 2017.
For the seven units the new 36-rental, smoke-free development has set aside as affordable housing, one assigned garage parking space is provided to each unit. Each unit includes a washer and dryer. Pets are allowed, per the pet policy. Heat, hot water, and water/sewer are included in the rent. Two of the one-bedroom units are handicap accessible. All affordable units will be distributed by lottery.
For questions and information, contact: MCO Housing Services at 978-456-8388 or [email protected]
Massachusetts Horticultural Society will celebrate Mother’s Day with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of its newly constructed Hartley Botanic Victorian Lodge on Sunday, May 14 at 11:30am. The Gardens at Elm Bank will be open for families to enjoy, including our newly renovated Weezie’s Garden for Children. Moms will receive a cut flower to take home.
Mass Hort’s project to build a greenhouse was already well underway thanks to a generous donation from Mass Hort Trustee Scott Bierney’s (Bierney lives in Needham now, but called Wellesley home for many years). Then, since donations tend to beget donations, United Kingdom-based Hartley Botanic, maker of high-end, custom-made greenhouses, rang up Mass Hort to mention that to complete Mr. Bierney’s vision, they would rather like to donate a Hartley Botanic Victorian Lodge greenhouse to the cause. The company has been manufacturing handmade aluminum greenhouses in the UK for over 75 years, and its US location is in Woburn.
The structure is approximately 11’ wide by 19’ 3” long and has a central portico on both front and rear elevation. Ideal for the larger garden, the Hartley Lodge can provide a variety of different needs, from cultivating exciting exotics such as large ferns and palms, to producing a regular supply of fruits, vegetables, potted plants and cut flowers. With its spacious central portico entrance, there’s plenty of space to accommodate an attractive garden room that can be enjoyed year round. It’s also built to last, featuring 4mm tempered single-glazed safety glass.
So on Mother’s Day, bring a picnic, your Mom, and enjoy the setting. On Mother’s Day, Moms visit free. The Gardens at Elm Bank are open from May 1 through Columbus Day, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am – 4pm, and Holiday Mondays. Admission is free for Mass Hort Members, for visitors: Adults: $10, Children under 12 free with adult. The entrance is located at 900 Washington Street (Route 16), Wellesley, MA.