More than you really want to know about Wellesley, Mass.
I hope you’re headed to the Cape or up to New Hampshire for Labor Day weekend, because not much is going on here in Wellesley. Here’s what to expect on this upcoming federal holiday:
The Recycling and Disposal Facility — CLOSED
Libraries — CLOSED
Town Hall and town offices — CLOSED
Post offices — CLOSED
Banks — CLOSED
Liquor stores — OPEN at owner’s discretion
MBTA — operating on a Sunday schedule. View all schedules here.
Bars, restaurants, retail — OPEN, regular hours
Here are some closings and changes due to Memorial Day weekend for your planning purposes.
Parking meters in Wellesley will be free on Monday.
Wellesley’s RDF will be closed on Monday.
Wellesley town offices will be closed Monday.
Memorial Day is an official holiday for the US Postal Service, so Post Offices will be closed on Monday and there will be no home delivery of mail. It is also an official holiday for UPS, but scheduled UPS Critical Express and UPS Holiday packages should still arrive.
Brace yourself for this one, and plan accordingly: Massachusetts law states that liquor stores must be closed on Memorial Day.
The Wellesley Free Library will be closed from Saturday, May 27th through Monday, May 29th in observance of the holiday.
It was Sorority International Badge Day in Wellesley this week, as you probably already knew, and Kappa Alpha Thetas, Gamma Phi Betas, Pi Beta Phis, and more joined together to wear their badges and reminisce about happy college times at mixers, homecoming dances and rush parties.
I had my usual pre-Badge Day anxiety when I received the invitation. What will I even wear? Do I have time to get a cut and color? And a mani-pedi? And a brow-y/chinny? Can I squeeze in 10 hot yoga classes before then? Not possible, I decide. Pull yourself together and just squeeze yourself into whatever gay apparel you end up donning, said my inner life coach. She’s a task-master and a bit shrill sometimes.
I ignored that unsupportive shrew and just showed up with cuticles ragged and roots showing. Of course, the Wellesley sisterhood took me in anyway, because that’s what sisters are for. I knew there was a reason that I said yes to this party for the fourth year running.
I was provided with and asked to read aloud a contemplative passage as we stood around in a circle holding battery-operated candles. It wasn’t as weighty as, say, a letter from John to the Corinthians (did they ever write back?), however it did cover those eternal sisterly themes of love, labor, learning, and loyalty.
So to all you closeted sorority women out there, and I know you’re out there, it’s time for you to get on next year’s mailing list so that you can meet others who misspent their youth. You’ll be surprised at how well everyone’s turned out, despite it all. And when we meet each other at last and start to feel all sisterly, before you know it, I’ll have convinced you to teach me your sorority’s bawdiest song. Then we’ll belt it out together, with a Mona Lisa smile and a solid sense of irony.
If this is the first you’ve heard about all this International Badge Day stuff, no worries. Sorority gals are creatures of tradition, so of course there will be more of the same next year. Just get on the email list and you, too, can dig out your badge and sister it up on the next big day. Contact our fearless leader at [email protected], and OMG I can’t wait to meet you!!!!
Also of interest…
Wellesley sports and social clubs
Kid stuff (sports, clubs, playgrounds in Wellesley, MA
Patriots’ Day 2016 is Monday, April 17. It is a state holiday in Massachusetts (and, fun fact, Maine, which was a part of the Bay State until the early 19th century). The big day commemorates the opening battles of the American Revolution at Lexington and Concord, but here in Wellesley, it’s all about the Boston Marathon.
Closed:
Town Hall
Schools
On-street parking meters are free today
Open:
Retailers
Liquor stores
New York Stock Exchange
Post Offices
Banks
Several Easter egg hunts will take place on Saturday, April 8 in Wellesley, with some more elaborate than others…
*Linden Square Easter Hoppenings
*Join the Wellesley Recreation Department at Warren Park (90 Washington Street) for an egg hunt and Spring Bunny photo opps on Saturday, April 8, 10am.
Ages walking to 3 years, 10am starting time.
Ages 4 -6 years, 10:20am starting time.
Please bring your own baskets or bags to collect the eggs. This event is free.
Wellesley Hills Congregational Church is holding its annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 8 from 9-11am at 207 Washington St.
What: Breakfast, Petting Zoo, Easter Egg Hunt, Bounce House, Crafts, an appearance by the Easter Bunny and Prizes
RSVP: To register, JUST CLICK HERE or go to hillschurch.org \
Suggested donation: $5/per person or $20/per family