It’s time to sign your child up for the summer camp experience of a lifetime. Whether they’re into coding, arts and crafts, sports, or nature, there’s a camp out there for them. The Swellesley Report’s Summer Camps page is now updated with over 50 camps in Wellesley and beyond. Thanks to SummerTech, our Camps Page sponsor, for their swell support.

Check out other great camps like Charles River Creative Arts Program, Dana Hall Girls Summer Leadership Program, Dedham Country Day Camp, Fay Summer, Gymnastics Express, iCode, Club Kidville, LINX, Summer at Riverbend, Tenacre Day Camp, Wellesley Theatre Project, and more.

Want to advertise YOUR summer camp? Contact us at [email protected]

Wellesley Police Arrest and Incident Log 01/28/19 to 02/03/19

Arrests

On January 31, 2019 at 1:10 a.m. Officer DeBernardi was on patrol on Central Street near Washington Street headed east when he observed a Toyota SUV traveling west cross into his lane.  The operator of the vehicle then sounded the car horn at Officer DeBernardi.  Officer DeBernardi switched directions and observed the Toyota SUV on Washington Street having difficulty maintaining its lane of travel.  He stopped the vehicle and spoke with the operator, and immediately detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from inside the vehicle.  He noticed that her speech was slurred and she indicated she had consumed some wine when asked.  She agreed to take some reasonable tests of balance and coordination to determine if she was able to safely operate a motor vehicle.  She was unable to successfully complete these tests.  She was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and later released on personal recognizance.

On February 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Officer Dixon was dispatched to the area of Washington Street in the Lower Falls for a report of a Honda Minivan that had crossed the double yellow lines and almost struck another vehicle head on.  Officer Dixon located the vehicle and stopped it on Washington Street near Pine Street.  He spoke with the operator,  and immediately noticed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his person.  The driver appeared confused about where he was coming from and initially denied consuming any alcohol, but later indicated he had and was unsure how much he had consumed.  He agreed to take some reasonable tests to determine his ability to safety operate a motor vehicle.  He was unable to successfully pass these tests.  He was taken into custody, transported to the station, booked in the usual manner, afforded all rights and later released on personal recognizance.

Incidents

On January 28, 2019 at 8:15 a.m. Officer Shore spoke with a female reporting party at the police station regarding an issue with a contractor.  The reporting party stated she hired a contractor on May 3, 2018 for a project and had several issues with him related to delays on the project and poor workmanship.  She stated she terminated the contractor and hired another contractor to complete the project.  She stated prior to terminating the 1^st contractor plumbing fixtures were received at her home for the project in October, the contractor removed them and stated he would store them at his private residence until they were ready to be installed.  She made multiple requests for the contractor to return the plumbing supplies and was unsuccessful in getting them returned.  Officer Shore contacted the contractor of January 28^th and he agreed to bring the plumbing supplies to the police station on January 29^th so they could be returned to the homeowner.  The homeowner picked up the items in the afternoon of the 29^th. 

On January 28, 2019 at 9:13 a.m. Officer Kane spoke with a female party who wished to turn in an air rifle for destruction.  The air rifle was brought back to the police station where it will be safely stored until it can be destroyed.

On January 28, 2019 at 3:48 p.m. Officer J. Popovski spoke with a female reporting party who had received a fraudulent phone call from an unknown individual posing as someone from the Social Security Administration.  The reporting party provided personal information to the caller prior to realizing it was a scam.  She had already contacted the credit reporting bureau to place a fraud alert on her account and the Social Security Administration.  At this time there has been no financial loss.

On January 29, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. Officer Shore was dispatched to a business on William Street for a report of an unattended firearm that was found in a bathroom.   Prior to Officer Shore’s arrival the owner of the firearm realized he had inadvertently left it in the bathroom and returned to find that the Director of Security was awaiting the arrival of Officer Shore.  Officer Shore spoke with the Director of Security for the property who

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The Wellesley Service League, a non-profit service organization meeting the needs of the Wellesley community, is accepting applications for its annual Centennial Youth Service Award.

The applicant should be a Wellesley resident, completing his or her senior year in high school, who has demonstrated unusual dedication and selflessness in a volunteer capacity.  Ideally, this service has been performed in the immediate area.

The Wellesley Service League will name up to two recipients for this merit scholarship.  Each recipient will receive a $1,500 award. In addition, the honorees’ names will be engraved on a permanent plaque that hangs in the Wellesley Community Center.

Visit the WSL website to download the application. The application deadline is: March 31, 2019.

The Wellesley Service League will hold an informational coffee on Wednesday, February 6, 10am, on how to become a member of the volunteer organization. Established in 1927 to provide volunteer services to the community ranging from education, children, elderly, cultural and other charitable interests, it’s one of Wellesley’s longest-running volunteer institutions.

Come meet current members and find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about this working and social club. Can’t make it to the coffee? No problem, just email one of the membership chairs. They’ll tell you all about how to get a sponsor (it’s easy), and how everyone who joins says it’s an incredibly rewarding and fun club experience.

For event location and general information, email membership chairs Liz Robbins at [email protected] or Michelle Ouelette at [email protected]

The group’s partnerships include Barton Road Girls and Boys; Wellesley Friendly Aid Camp Fund; Men’s Group program, and over a dozen more groups and organizations. Membership is open to any woman 25 or older who has lived in Wellesley for at least one year, and who is sponsored by a current or former member.  Members commit to 65 volunteer hours per year (averaging 6-7 hours monthly, September through June) for a period of five years. It’s a unique opportunity to support the Wellesley community while getting to know women from all over town.

The application deadline for membership is March 29, 2019. More on that here.

Charlene Smith, the authorized biographer of Nelson Mandela, and a political journalist who has covered the White House, politics, and economics on four continents, will discuss how “the trappings of power deceive us, endowing the possessors with a quality larger than life.” Smith will posit that any sort of power, whether in politics, at work, or even within a family can cause us to become obstinate bullies who take no counsel and cause misery. Charlene Smith is a multi-award winning journalist, documentary film maker, editor, broadcaster, and the author of 14 books.

This event is free and open to the public.

WHEN: Sunday, January 27, 2019
TIME: 2pm
WHERE: Wakelin Room, Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St.