Wellesley residents can sign up for a no-cost home energy assessment

May 21, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

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It only takes two hours of your time. And think of what you’ll save.

For most of us, life is pretty hectic these days. Work, school, family, sports – there are so many things that take some of your time. And let’s not even mention the internet or TV. But if you can give up just two hours of your time to have a no-cost home energy assessment, the rewards are amazing: cleaner water and air, a healthier habitat for people and animals, and more… and on top of all that, you’ll save on your energy bills in several ways.

Sign up for a no-cost home energy assessment and receive:

• Full home energy assessment
• Lighting retrofit with LED bulbs
• Two power strips
• Infrared scan of home (if conditions allow)
• Faucet aerators & low-flow showerheads

Note: National Grid customers may also be eligible for insulation and air sealing rebates.

Call to schedule an appointment:

Natural gas customers 1-855-891-9899
or
All other customers 1-888-772- 4242

Scenes from Wellesley’s Wonderful (Wet) Weekend

May 19, 2018 by bbrown Leave a Comment

Here’s glance at some of the action from Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend on Saturday. A handful of events were cancelled or postponed but many took place despite the rain.

Wellesley Trails Committee walk at Boulder Brook Reservation:

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Commander Tory DeFazio and Jimmy Woods, WWI volunteer re-enactor, at Wellesley’s WWI Memorial Grove Re-dedication event on Saturday

Wellesley Police Department open house

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Wellesley Fire Department open house

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Tolles Parsons Center open house

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Wellesley Municipal Light Plant open house

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Encampment at Wellesley Town Hall

Wellesley Rec hosts Family Fishing Clinic at Morses Pond

May 19, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

The Wellesley Recreation Department ran a family-friendly, learn-to-fish clinic at Morses Pond Beach. About 25 people gathered to learn the ins and outs of catch-and-release fishing at the body of water between Routes 135 and 9 in the northwest corner of Wellesley. The average depth of Morses Pond is about 8 feet, and its maximum depth is 23 feet.

On the hook yesterday were mostly sunnies, but large-mouth bass and pickerel also live in the 100-acre freshwater pond. All photo credits to Brandon Fitts, Deputy Director, Wellesley Recreation.

Fishing, Morses Pond, Wellesley — It was all smiles at the Wellesley Recreation Department’s annual learn-to-fish clinic at Morses Pond Beach.

Fishing, Morses Pond — Doesn’t get much more idyllic than this at Morses Pond.

Get out there and enjoy the Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club Wonder Run, Sunday, May 20

May 18, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

SPONSORED POST: It’s finally almost here. The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club (WHJWC) 5th annual Wonder Run 5k and Kids Fun Run is set to take place on Sunday, May 20. The 5k starts at 8:30am at the Wellesley High School track and takes runners and walkers on a scenic tour of town. The Kids Fun Run, which takes place on the High School track, starts at 9:30am.

Remember last month when you felt so bad for the Boston Marathoners as they sloshed through town in the sleet and the pouring rain, shivering in the hypothermia-inducing 30-degree temperatures? Well, the WHJWC has arranged the type of day when the only shock to your system will be when you discover that, wow, your entire family is really pretty good at this running thing.

Whether you’re one of those intense in it to win it types or you just want to low-key get out there, one thing stays the same in this race — all proceeds help organizer WHJWC provide scholarships and other charitable aid. In 2017, the group gave away $143,000 — $72,000 in scholarships and $71,000 in grants.

Online pre-registration is $30 (Wonder Run 5K) and $10 (Kids Fun Run) and is now available. Register early to secure your Wonder Run 5K T-Shirt! The first 300 5K registrants will receive a race t-shirt.

Just add kids and fun to the Kids Fun Run part of the morning.

Spring at Brookside Community Gardens in Wellesley

May 18, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Spring has taken its sweet time coming, but how sweet it is now that it’s finally arrived. I stopped by Brookside Community Gardens recently to see how some of the real gardeners of Wellesley were celebrating the return of sunshine and unfrozen, arable soil.

The 40 plots at Brookside cover a total of about 2.4 acres and are located on the south side of Oakland Street between Standish Rd. and Brookside Rd. in a residential area. Part of the property abuts the Wellesley Country Club, and Rosemary Town Forest is across the street. The Natural Resources Council serves as administrator for Brookside and for its more famous cousin, the Weston Road Community Gardens.

Here are some pics of all the prettiness:

This plot is blessed with full sun, and the soil has been lovingly tended by the gardener.

According to the Community Garden Rules and Regulations, gardeners must be residents or members of local non-profit organizations located in the Town of Wellesley. Irrigation is provided by municipal water. We contacted them via email to find out if there are any plots available, and if so what the yearly fee is, but haven’t heard back. We will update this post once the information becomes available.

If you are interested in gardening at Brookside, there’s always hope. The rules state that if there is no clear evidence of active gardening by June 1, the absentee Gardener will be contacted and given two weeks to respond. If no response is received, the plot will be considered abandoned. During my brief visit, there appeared to be more than a few plots just waiting to be weeded and worked.

Eve has been hard at work prepping her raised beds. She puts in tomatoes, green beans, lettuce, and more. “The rabbits are everywhere, and they’ll chew right through the fencing,” she said.

Brookside Community Gardens, Wellesley — Thriving lettuce, as yet untouched by marauding bunnies.