The Swellesley Report

More than you really want to know about Wellesley, Mass.

Original Monkees Car to highlight Wheels of Wellesley V

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The Monkees Car

 

The original car from The Monkees TV series of the 1960s will be among the attractions at this year’s Wheels of Wellesley, which takes place on Saturday, May 20 from 10am-2pm at the Wellesley Community Center at 219 Washington St.

The modified 1967 Pontiac GTO  for The Monkees singing group came from King of Customs George Barris, also known for his masterpieces from Batman and The Munsters (though Dean Jeffries is credited with the original build of the Monkees car). Monkees prizes will be doled out at the free event, and merchandise will be available to buy as well.

Entertainment will include music and magic, plus there will be face painting, courtesy of the Girl Scouts, and food service courtesy of the Boy Scouts. Cub Scouts Pack 140 will boast its full pinewood derby car track setup for demos.

And there will be plenty of hot rods, old cars, exotics, motorcycles and more.

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Belly Tanker race car
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Child hit by vehicle at Schofield School in Wellesley

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A eight-year old boy suffered significant injuries when he was hit by a black Acura SUV on Cedar St. in the driveway of Schofield Elementary School at about 4:30pm. According to Wellesley police, he was with an adult caretaker and was struck in the southwest lane of the traffic circle.

The Wellesley Police Department, Wellesley Fire Department and Cataldo Paramedics responded to the scene.  After speaking with witnesses, officers learned that the female operator of a black Acura SUV had driven through the parking area at the end of the driveway and began to loop around in an attempt to find a parking space.  At the same time the boy, who is not a Schofield student, had crossed over from a parking spot on the opposite side of the parking area accompanied by an adult caretaker.  The child was struck by the black Acura SUV, which was traveling at a slow rate of speed in the travel lane.

The female operator of the SUV stopped and immediately began rendering medical aid to the child.

The child suffered significant injuries and was transported by Medflight to a hospital in Boston.

The Wellesley Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Team and Detectives responded to the scene and are currently conducting an investigation.

All of the individuals involved in the crash were at the Schofield School for non-school related events.

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Last leg of MassDOT repair work schedule for Route 9 in Wellesley

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MassDOTThis 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

  • Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. through 5:30 a.m.:  Operations will consist of milling, paving operations, and adjusting casting. This work will begin on Route 9 eastbound at the Natick town line and continue eastbound towards Cliff Road.
  • No work will occur between Cliff Road and Oakland Street, and crews will then continue working on Route 9 eastbound between Oakland Street and the intersection of Route 9 and Interstate 95.
  • Operations then will shift to Route 9 westbound from the intersection of Route 9 and Interstate 95 towards Oakland Street, and then from Cliff Road to the Natick town line.

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.

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MassDOT repair work schedule for the next two weeks for Route 9 in Wellesley

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MassDOTThis 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 couple of weeks is expected to be as follows:

April 30 through May 12

  • Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m.: Crews will continue installing construction signage.
  • Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. through 5:30 a.m.:  Operations will consist of adjusting roadway castings to the temporary grade. This work will begin at the Natick town line and work eastward along Route 9 in Wellesley.

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.

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MassDOT announces repair work schedule for Route 9 in Wellesley

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MassDOTThis from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT):

MassDOT has announced that on April 24 work-related activities will begin on a $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 will be coordinated with scheduled utility work this summer and the full schedule and work hours for this project is expected to be as follows:

April 24 through April 28

  • Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m.: Crews will begin installing construction signage.

April 30 through May 12

  • Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m.: Crews will continue installing construction signage.
  • Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. through 5:30 a.m.:  Operations will consist of adjusting roadway castings to the temporary grade. This work will begin at the Natick town line and work eastward along Route 9 in Wellesley.

May 14 through June 16

  • Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. through 5:30 a.m.:  Operations will consist of milling, paving operations, and adjusting casting. This work will begin on Route 9 eastbound at the Natick town line and continue eastbound towards Cliff Road.
  • No work will occur between Cliff Road and Oakland Street, and crews will then continue working on Route 9 eastbound between Oakland Street and the intersection of Route 9 and Interstate 95.
  • Operations then will shift to Route 9 westbound from the intersection of Route 9 and Interstate 95 towards Oakland Street, and then from Cliff Road to the Natick town line.

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.

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