More than you really want to know about Wellesley, Mass.
It’s time to register for Wellesley Recreation Department programs starting on Nov. 28 for residents and Dec. 12 for non-residents.
Offerings in the new brochure for the coming season include everything from pickleball (including reserved courts, drop-ins, and clinics) to town band, and from art classes to February school vacation activities.
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Daylight Saving Time kicks in this weekend, so don’t forget to set back any clocks an hour on Saturday night heading into Sunday, Nov. 5 that don’t automatically reset.
In a letter to the editor this week, the Wellesley Freedom Team alerts the public to a report they received “that the paper flyers of Israeli hostages that were posted in public locations in Wellesley had then been torn. Those reporting this incident expressed concern that the flyers may have been deliberately defaced, and it made them feel unsafe in our town.”
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Thanks to the Wellesley Rotary Club for sponsoring our swell restaurants page.
The Rotarians are at it again, fundraising to fight food insecurity. Help them out by entering for a chance to win a Wellesley Rotary Club’s 3rd annual “Dinner On Us” Sweepstakes prize. The Wellesley Rotary Club has purchased gift cards from 50 Wellesley restaurants, and many restaurants donated gift card prizes of $100, $50, and $25. So now it’s your turn to step up and win–donate by Nov. 12, 2023 at 11:59pm for chances to win big.
More information here on prizes from the Absurd Grand Prize (winner takes all $100 gift cards to 30 Wellesley restaurants); the Ridiculous 2nd prize (winner takes all $50 gift cards to 30 Wellesley restaurants); and more.
The Water & Sewer Division of the Wellesley Department of Public Works will be flushing water mains throughout the town Monday, October 16 through Friday, October 20. The purpose of flushing is to remove sediment buildup in the mains and to verify the safe operation of hydrants and valves.
The flushing may result in temporary discoloration of the water, caused by small particles dislodged during the flushing as well as possible reduction in pressure. The Division recommends restricting water usage. Discoloration of the water will be temporary and is not harmful. However, the discolored water might stain your laundry, especially white materials as well as the possible staining of plumbing fixtures.
Hydrant flushing is performed between the hours of 8am and 5pm. If you would like additional information, please call the Water Division at 781-235-7600 x3355.
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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 and encouraged. For example, a non-profit may thank an organization for a donation received.
In a letter to the editor this week, the Wellesley Conservation Land Trust makes an offer to Sisters of Charity
You can see past letters to the editor here.
The deadline is Wednesday at noon for letters to appear that week, or a week further out.
Send letters to the editor to theswellesleyreport@gmail.com
Submitting a letter to the editor does not guarantee that your letter will be posted on The Swellesley Report.
Letters must be written for The Swellesley Report only—we do not accept form-type letters sent to multiple news agencies.
Please review detailed guidelines for letters to the editor here.
Please send tips, photos, ideas to theswellesleyreport@gmail.com
The Recreation Department’s annual town-wide yard sale is on for Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1 at people’s homes around Wellesley.
This is a self-guided sale. Use the interactive map for sale hours and locations.
All transactions are between sellers and buyers.
Happy Labor Day weekend, Wellesley. Here’s what’s closed on and around this upcoming Monday, Sept. 4 federal holiday.
Public Schools—closed on Monday, Sept. 4
The Recycling and Disposal Facility—open for weekend hours on Saturday, Sept. 2 and Sunday, Sept. 3. Closed all day on Monday, Sept. 4.
Libraries (main, Fells, and Hills)—closed on Saturday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 4, reopening at 9am on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Town Hall and town offices—closed on Monday, Sept. 4 for the Labor Day holiday. Regular business will resume on Tuesday, September 5.
NOTE: Town Hall returns to fall hours which are Monday-Friday, from 8am-5pm (Some offices may follow a slightly adjusted schedule. Please check specific department webpages for information.)
Post offices—closed Monday, Sept. 4
Banks—closed Monday, Sept. 4
Liquor stores—open at owner’s discretion.
MBTA—operating on a Sunday schedule. View all schedules here.
Bars, restaurants, retail—open, regular hours/owner’s discretion
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I was relieved when speaking with a friend recently to find that I’m not the only one spotting demons in the mundane.
Laying down on our couch recently, I saw a satanic face in our valance and now can’t unsee it whenever I look in that direction. I’ve always been good at those Magic Eye pictures, and I’m seeing some combination of the Grinch and one of those flying monkeys from Wizard of Oz in the bottom center of this valance design…
OK, maybe or maybe not, you say.
But you can’t deny this next one.
My friend was walking through the Wellesley College wooded trails along Pond Road, and upon resting on a log and looking up, saw this terrifying wolf-like visage hovering in a tree. Good thing she had her fierce lab with her to ward off the creature (aka, a broken branch).
Now don’t even get me started on this creepy banana face….
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