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This way to Swellesley from Florida

April 11, 2021 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Finding your way around Wellesley’s expansive 10-plus square miles couldn’t be easier these days thanks to more than 2 dozen “wayfindng” signs distributed across town last year. But what about those poor souls south of the Wellesley border who need to get here?

Thankfully, a thoughtful person has put up a sign post some 1,309 miles south, in Florida, to guide people here. Complete with our signature red “S” at the start of Swellesley, too.

We’re honored to have Swellesley included alongside Brooklyn, Dallas, and other destinations. We’re also jealous of our tipster, who presumably is taking the edge off of early New England spring by spending time at this mysterious Florida spot.

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Great, the container ship that was blocking the Suez is now Wellesley’s problem?

March 30, 2021 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Another factor for Wellesley’s Recreation Department to take into consideration regarding the opening of Morses Pond later this year. Could it be that the Ever Given container ship that had been blocking the Suez Canal in Egypt is now Wellesley’s problem?

An app lets you stick the ship wherever you wish (h/t to CH for sharing).

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Guidelines for Letters to the Editor

March 26, 2021 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

The Swellesley Report accepts letters to the editor. Letters must be of general local community interest and must be signed. Community shout-outs are also accepted (example: a non-profit may thank an organization for a donation received).

Letters to the editor are published each week on Friday.

Deadline is Wednesday at noon for letters to appear on Friday.

Letters must be written for The Swellesley Report only—we do not accept form-type letters sent to multiple news agencies.

Send letters to the editor to [email protected]

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The beauty of change: why spring is the perfect time to sell your home

March 24, 2021 by admin Leave a Comment

SPONSORED POST: Dede Long of Pinnacle Residential Properties writes about the spring real estate market.

Ahh, the first day of spring. She always comes whether winter likes it or not. One of the best things about life in New England is the journey through the seasons. While it’s tough to beat our spectacular autumn, to me, spring has always been the jewel—bravely heralding a fresh start and giving nature a stage to display remarkable resiliency. Spring signals the beginning of the months that make the snow worth it and is a symbol of the enduring, hopeful spirit of New England.

Dede Long, Pinnacle Residential Properties
Dede Long, Pinnacle Residential Properties

Spring doesn’t just inspire nature to get busy—it also “wakes up” the real estate market like no other time of year. Longer, beautiful days coax us out of the house and motivate folks to get serious about change: “Spring: a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can be.” —Unknown

If you are considering selling your home in today’s market but aren’t quite sure if the time is right for you, here’s why now is the perfect time to list:

1. An abundance of buyers without adequate inventory are waiting to see your home

We are in a drought of available homes unlike anything in years. Buyers scour the internet multiple times per day and Realtors are eager to get their clients in to newly listed homes before they are scooped up. That is all good news for a new listing. Chances are that your home will have maximum exposure the moment it goes in market, resulting in more activity and the likelihood it will sell faster and for the best price.

2. Buyers with young children will time their search to be settled in for school to start in the fall

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Wellesley Police log: Stores report unwanted visitors; shotgun found by contractor; more fraud

March 16, 2021 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

police dogWellesley, MA police log for the week of March 9- 12:

On March 9, 2021 at 12:35 p.m. an officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Worcester Street when the Mobile License Plate Reader in his police vehicle indicated a Ford Van’s registration was potentially suspended.  The officer confirmed this information through a query of the vehicle’s registration.  The officer stopped the vehicle, spoke with the male operator and asked for his license and registration.  A query of the operator’s information revealed he did not have a driver’s license.  He will be summonsed to Dedham District Court for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration and Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

On March 9, 2021 at 1:44 p.m. an officer was dispatched to business on Central Street for a report of a female party who was being disruptive.  The business manager indicated they wanted to serve the female party with a letter of no trespass.  The officer was advised she was no longer welcome at the business and if she returned she could face criminal charges.

On March 9, 2021 at 2:04 p.m. Officer Collins spoke to a female reporting party regarding credit card fraud.  The female party stated she received several emails from Wayfair regarding 13 items that were purchased and delivered to an address in Greenville, Mississippi.  The total cost of the items was $2,995 and two of the reporting party’s credit cards were used to make the purchases.  The reporting party had notified the credit card companies of the fraudulent purchases, she contacted Wayfair to advise her account had been hacked and contacted the three major credit reporting agencies to place a fraud alert on her information.  Officer Collins attempted to contact the phone number associated with the purchase and was unable to make contact with anyone.

On March 9, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. an officer was dispatched to a business on Worcester Street for a report of a female party who was refusing to leave the business.  The female party was outside the business when the officer arrived.  She stated she was waiting inside the business for a ride share.  It was explained that due to COVID the business did not want people hanging out.  The reporting party was unsure if an official letter of no trespass had been issued to the female party in the past, but stated she would contact the building owners to request that a letter of no trespass be drafted as the female party has been found loitering inside the building in the past.

On March 10, 2021 at 9:47 a.m. Officer Kane spoke with a female reporting party who stated it appeared an unknown individual was testing out credit card numbers through their website to see if they were valid credit cards.  On March 9th there were two individuals using two different IP addresses that processed several credit card payments though their website.  They wanted to notify the police department in case the credit cards were being fraudulently used. 

On March 10, 2021 at 10:49 a.m. Officer Hughes spoke with a reporting party from a business on Central Street about cyber fraud.  The report is incomplete at this time.

On March 10, 2021 at 10:59 a.m. Officer Cunningham spoke with a male and female reporting party regarding their cellular phones being hacked by an unknown individual.  They stated they went to the Apple store and were advised their Gmail accounts associated with the phones had been hacked.  They changed their Gmail accounts and purchased new phones.

On March 10, 2021 officers responded to Roche Bros Supermarket for an unwanted party who had previously received a letter of no trespass.  The reporting party stated that he confronted the female party about being in the store and she began yelling at him and left the store with her shopping cart full of groceries.  The store employee advised her she had not paid for the groceries and she would have to leave them behind.  When officers spoke to her she acknowledged she was aware of the no trespass order.  She will be summonsed to Dedham District Court for Trespassing.

On March 12, 2021 Officer Dennehy was dispatched to a residence for found property.  The male reporting party stated he was a contractor working on the residence and he found a shotgun that possibly belonged to the prior owners.  Officer Dennehy took possession of the firearm and contacted the prior homeowner who indicated the firearm did belong to a family member and they would make arrangements for the appropriate transfer of ownership to a family friend.


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Restaurants in Wellesley, Massachusetts

March 5, 2021 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Wellesley offers a variety of eateries, from fancy to homey to chains. A slew of Asian restaurants  dot the town, from sushi-and-more to Chinese to Thai. Or you can try out Italian eateries, Indian cuisine, Turkish specialties, or an old-timey diner with a Greek flair. And don’t forget those necessities — pizza, ice cream, donuts, and coffee. Wellesley’s got you covered there.

Wellesley restaurant experience:

Our most recent take-out meal was from Amarin of Thailand, a family-owned Wellesley stand-by that’s been in town for over 30 years, tucked away on Grove Street. Known for its authentic cuisine, Amarin gets high marks for its curry dishes. In addition, they offer plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Amarin of Thailand, Wellesley
Amarin of Thailand, Wellesley

We tried out the scallops sauteed with fresh lemon sauce, garlic, ginger, black mushrooms and spinach. The kitchen did not skimp on the large scallops, and the lemon sauce gave the overall flavor profile a brightness that made us believe spring might be coming soon.

The Pacific Chicken dish, stir fried with shallots, dried cranberries, pine nuts, baby spinach, and black mushrooms in mild Thai cilantro sauce was wonderful. The flavors melded together very nicely, with the dried cranberries adding a welcome bit of tartness to the dish.

Our appetizer order of a sampler (2 Siam rolls; 2 vegetarian rolls; 2 shrimp in a basket) came to us as straight vegetarian rolls. We didn’t feel like going back to make the swap and enjoyed the crispy and hot rolls we got.

Other menu items that looked interesting: Saigon dices (diced tenderloin, marinated, sauteed, and served with Vietnamese pepper lime sauce); hot tangerine duck (boneless roast duck, pan-fried with string beans, snow peas, and cashews in tangerine sauce); tofu sauteed in tamarind sauce with vegetables).

Amarin of Thailand

27 Grove St.
Wellesley, MA
781-239-1350
Tue. – Sun., 3pm – 9pm


You can read about Amarin and more about Wellesley’s restaurants on our specialty page: Restaurants in Wellesley, Massachusetts, more than 50 dining options.

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Spartan Safe secures location at Linden Square in Wellesley

February 3, 2021 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

For all of you who have been begging for not another (fill in the blank), here’s a very different sort of new Wellesley retailer for you: Spartan Safe is readying a showroom in Linden Square next to Code Ninjas.

Home security company Spartan Safe sells big, strong, fireproof metal safes with electronic or mechanical locks. We’re talking American-made steel boxes from brands Liberty and Valor that can weigh well north of 1,000 pounds BEFORE you put your valuables in them. Your going to need some professional help installing one of these safes, which cost anywhere from $600 t0 $7,000.

safeNot only are these boxes sturdy, but they’re attractive, too, according to Liberty: “since the paint is electrically charged to our steel safes, a Liberty Safe will continue to ornament any room it’s placed in for years to come.”

Spartan’s website depicts safes being showpieces in living rooms and libraries, or sometimes more discreetly located inside cabinets.

Safes are available with specs for fire protection measured in minutes ranging from 30 to 150. Safes listed on Spartan’s website boast names like Fatboy and Centurion, and include stats on how many long guns they can contain.

Spartan is currently hiring safe installers, with pay starting in the $30K-$40K range, and initial training in North Carolina.

Spartan has showrooms across the United States, including in California, North Carolina, and Tennessee. The Wellesley showroom will be Spartan’s first in Massachusetts.


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