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Letter to the editor: on celebrating two days February 26, 2021 On March 2nd, Wellesley voters will be asked to vote on Question #1, which proposes to abolish Columbus Day and replace it with Indigenous Peoples Day. Here are good fact-based… Read more...
Letter to the editor: remembering Columbus February 26, 2021 What we have discovered during our campaign is that you don’t have to be Italian to support Columbus Day. Many immigrants and descendants of recent immigrants identify with Columbus Day… Read more...
Letter to the editor: concerns about denouncing Columbus February 25, 2021 I am concerned about articles that denounce Columbus and wish to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day. I have no problem with the latter but it should be a… Read more...
Letter to the editor: in support of Columbus Day February 24, 2021 On March 2, 2021, the people of Wellesley will be asked to approve a motion that the Select Board cease to recognize Columbus Day and re-designate the day as Indigenous… Read more...
Letter to the editors: Indigenous Peoples Day February 19, 2021 As parents, one of our fundamental responsibilities is to help our children develop a sense of morality and to model the ideas and behaviors we value. All parents want to… Read more...
Letter to the editors: Indigenous Peoples Day February 19, 2021 For many the second Monday of October has never been about a European explorer but about the land upon which we live. Every October, the leaves turn gold, and New… Read more...
Opinion: Massachusetts needs to introduce renewable energy programs in every town and city January 21, 2021 Massachusetts was a leader in the fight against climate change, but now it’s not. If Massachusetts wants to get back to the top, we need to take action, and we… Read more...
Odessa Sanchez announces candidacy for election to Wellesley Select Board January 7, 2021 It is with great pleasure that I announce my intent to run again for an open seat on the Wellesley Select Board. Just five months ago, I asked for your… Read more...
Colette Aufranc announces candidacy for re-election to Wellesley Select Board December 9, 2020 I would like to announce my candidacy for re-election to the Select Board If you feel I asked for your vote just a short time ago, you are right! I… Read more...
Letter to the editors: WPS parents frustrated with reopening plan September 3, 2020 September 3, 2020 Dear Mr. Gekopi and Dr. Lussier, We are the parents of Wellesley Public Schools (“WPS”) elementary school children and children with special education needs. We write in… Read more...
