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Monthly Archives: July 2008
The Beatles live
Beatlemania put on a fun show at the town green last night and pulled in the biggest crowd of the summer, thanks in part to some nice weather.
The official sneaker of Wellesley
Vans, the shoe company popular among skateboarders and other people cooler and younger than us, has a new line of women’s sneakers called the Wellesley. Erica Young, head of girls footwear for Vans, tells us: “The Wellesley was actually named after the town and college in the Boston area. Our girls footwear designer is from [...]
Candidate keeps blogging away
Larry Kaplan, the medical doctor and former Wellesley School Committee member who is taking on incumbent Alice Hanlon Peisch for the 14th Norfolk district state rep seat this September, is spreading his message about healthcare reform, environmental issues and transportation reform in a door-to-door campaign. But he’s also knocking on cyberdoors via the Web in [...]
A fish story
Wellesley’s Bob Gerety and friends catch and release a zillion fish (or at least more than a hundred) on Maine’s Penobscot River.
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The old soft cell
Expectant moms attending the”Ultimate Baby Shower” at the Wellesley College Club were pitched by a company called ViaCord to consider storing the blood — and stem cells — from their umbilical cords following the birth of their babies (for a couple thousands dollars). As the Globe reports, not everyone is sold on the usefulness of [...]
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Paving project for Wellesley
From Mass Highway: The Patrick Administration has given formal approval to a $20 million resurfacing and enhancement of Route 128 from Wellesley to Waltham. The project involves roadway resurfacing, a safety upgrade of the guardrail, drainage improvements, storm water management upgrade, installation of a median barrier, bridge deck resurfacing and replacement of pavement markings. The [...]
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Wellesley recycling: bulbs and movies
From the Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility: Fluorescent light bulbs are one of the more efficient types of bulbs available, but they also contain toxic chemicals such as mercury. Mercury can cause a wide variety of health problems in humans ranging from hindered development to death. Fluorescent bulbs are often long, skinny bulbs or tubes [...]
The Cottage hits the web
The Cottage restaurant, which opened last year on Wellesley’s Linden St., has now got itself a web site. The colorful site features lunch, brunch and dinner menus, and you can make reservations online as well.
Wellesley College getting more sober
Wellesley College is listed as No. 8 this year on the Princeton Review‘s annual ranking of Stone Cold Sober Schools. Last year, the school came in at No. 11. BYU once again topped the list, and the University of Florida topped the list of party schools.
Branch libraries coming back from dead
Sept. 2 is the target date, according to the Library Board of trustees. The Fells and Hills branches shut down in 2006 for lack of funds, but private fundraising is bringing the branches back into action. Speaking of libraries and money, Wellesley Free Library has a great new web site design, including a calculator to [...]
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Who's the Bossi? Wellesley's new chief tree hugger
Adam Bossi recently joined the town as Conservation Administrator. We caught up with him to find out how he’s going to help save the planet, starting with Wellesley. What are your hopes/dreams in this new job? My friends joke that I’m “the guy who hugs trees for ‘the man’”. In a way, I suppose it’s [...]
In with the old…
Antiques at Elm Bank Estate takes place this weekend at Elm Bank Reservation on Rte. 16 near the Wellesley/Natick line. 9am-5pm Saturday, 10am-4pm Sunday. Also check out the Manor House. More info here, including discount coupons.
Healthy Wellesley Resource Guide
A new guide from the town to get you away from your computer and off your butt. Includes info on resources for making your body and mind healthier. Shockingly, we’re not listed as a resource.
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Apartment fire extinguished