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Monthly Archives: August 2008

Wellesley vs. Needham recycled

By bbrown | Published: August 31, 2008

The Globe tries to start a fight between Wellesley and Needham over which town’s residents recycle the most. According to the latest state stats (for 2006), Needham has the best rate in Massachusetts at 69%, with Wellesley back in the back with 49%. Wellesley officials argue that numbers can be deceptive.

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Red Sox World Series trophies coming to town Tuesday

By bbrown | Published: August 31, 2008

Volvo owners (and who among us isn’t?) are invited to get up close and personal with the 2004 and 2007 Red Sox World Series trophies at Lee Volvo on Route 9 from 2-4pm on Sept. 2.

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RoboTuna coming to Lake Waban?

By bbrown | Published: August 28, 2008

(RoboTuna from MIT) Olin College professor David Barrett tells tech magazine InformationWeek about an effort to build a robotic fish modeled after the speedy bluefin tuna. The project, which could have ramifications for building better submarines, is also expected to include the big fish taking a dip at a lake at Wellesley College, according to [...]

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Original Town Hall's fate still unclear

By bbrown | Published: August 28, 2008

But the Townsman reports that hopes to store and reuse elements of the old Needham Town Hall (before Wellesley split off in the late 19th century) have taken a blow because the cost to preserve them will be a lot more expensive than originally thought by town preservation backers. The old town hall components are [...]

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Sneak peek at new Wellesley High School building

By bbrown | Published: August 28, 2008

The Townsman reports on a recent public meeting involving the town officials and architects working on the new Wellesley High School building. Residents got their first glimpse of the design and some lamented the lack of a clock tower in the four-story structure. More here. Speaking of which, this from WCAC-TV: WCAC-TV will be cable [...]

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Wellesley College prez vows to keep art safer

By bbrown | Published: August 28, 2008

The Globe followed up its page 1 story from yesterday about a missing Fernand Leger painting with an article based on Wellesley College President Kim Bottomly’s (shown here) assurance that the school will take measures to better protect the art in its possession. By the way, the college’s Jewett Art Gallery kicks off a month-long [...]

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If you happen to run across this really expensive painting at the Wellesley dump or elsewhere…

By bbrown | Published: August 27, 2008

…please notify the Wellesley Police and Wellesley College’s Davis Museum and Cultural Center. The 1921 Fernand Leger painting called “Woman and Child” was either lost or stolen at some point in the past year or so, according to this Boston Globe account, which says Leger paintings on average are worth $2.8 million. Meanwhile, a lecturer [...]

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Upcoming event: Fiske Wild West Round Up

By bbrown | Published: August 26, 2008

From Fiske Elementary School: Sept. 20: The Fiske Wild West Round Up — a Family Fair with a Western Flair!  This popular event features games of chance and skill for all ages, arts & crafts, face painting, fun prizes, and fabulous food.  Plus, pony rides, a petting zoo, moon bounces, and a giant slide!  The [...]

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Sept. recyclable of the month: Junk mail

By bbrown | Published: August 26, 2008

From the Wellesley Recycling & Disposal Facility: Junk mail pesters many residents of the U.S., but it also plagues the landfills. Junk Mail Produces 1 Billion Pounds of Landfill Each Year. According the U S Postal Service, “More than 100 BILLION pieces of junk mail per year pass through the Post Office”. Junk Mail Kills [...]

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Oklahoma City NBA team scoops up Wellesley Hills PT

By bbrown | Published: August 26, 2008

The former Seattle Supersonics basketball franchise hasn’t announced a team name yet (Thunder has been the rumor), but it has hired Dr. Donnie Strack as Director of Medical Services. Strack has been a physical therapist at Orthopedic Physical Therapy in Wellesley Hills, Mass., and previously did grad work with the Indiana Pacers.

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How ironic

By bbrown | Published: August 26, 2008

Was thinking of stopping by Watches, Etc. at 48 Washington St. in Wellesley today to get a watch fixed. Checked out the store’s website. Store hours aren’t listed.

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Don't forget to register to vote

By bbrown | Published: August 26, 2008

From the Wellesley Town Clerk: Voting? Register by August 27th & October 15th Will you be voting in the upcoming Massachusetts State Primary and State Election?  Are you registered to vote? Are you sure? The Wellesley Town Clerk office hours are 8:00am – 5:00 pm  Monday through Friday.  On August 27 and October 15 there [...]

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Susu's chandelier

By bbrown | Published: August 24, 2008

A blogger is wowed by a chandelier — in the women’s restroom — at Susu Bakery Boutique in Wellesley on Washington St. At least we don’t feel so weird about pointing out the fireplace in the men’s restroom at Town Hall now.

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High school student parking lot in jeopardy

By bbrown | Published: August 24, 2008

That’s the word from this Globe story about a proposal expected to be introduced at the School Commitee meeting on Tuesday. Apparently there won’t be enough space for student parking once the new high school building construction starts, and students who drive would need to take shuttle buses or find another way to school.

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Rte. 9/16 bridge "work of art" almost done

By bbrown | Published: August 24, 2008

Eleven years in the works, the bridge could be done by this fall, according to Mass Highway officials. Meanwhile, Wellesley man-about-town Tory DeFazio calls the bridge a “work of art,” partially explaining the project’s length. From the Globe: “The stone work on the bridge is part of the character of the town,” DeFazio said. “It [...]

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