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Monthly Archives: March 2009

Auto insurance changes not touching Wellesley

By bbrown | Published: March 26, 2009

NECN reports that adjustments to the newly competitive auto insurance industry could spell bad news for those in urban areas, but not in Wellesley and other well-off communities: It’s related to new “managed competition,” but overwhelmingly hitting drivers in low income and minority areas. Webster, who is a leader with the Urban Insurance Agents of [...]

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Reminder: Mauguslon tourney this Saturday

By bbrown | Published: March 26, 2009

Show off your squash, badminton, table tennis and candlepin bowling skills at this fun event at the Maugus Club on Saturday, March 28. Beginners to experts welcome. Application, more info here.

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Wellesley to welcome author Rick Riordan in May

By bbrown | Published: March 25, 2009

Rick Riordan, author of the popular Percy Jackson & The Olympians series, will read from and sign The Last Olympians at Wellesley Middle School on May 13 at 5:30pm. More info from Wellesley Booksmith.

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Wellesley College's Jewett Art Gallery: A new blog in town

By bbrown | Published: March 25, 2009

Get insights into student and faculty works, a behind-the-scene look at running an art gallery and more at this new blog from Wellesley College’s Jewett Art Gallery. Gallery Director Clara Lieu writes: “This blog will provide multiple opportunities as a reference point and forum for both the Wellesley College community and the public. We will [...]

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LINX, MassHort, DCR joining forces for summer camp at Elm Bank

By bbrown | Published: March 24, 2009

LINX, the local enrichment club for kids, will be united with MassHort and the Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation to offer 10 weeks of camp programs (in 1- and 2-week increments) that will take advantage of Elm Bank’s fields, nature trails and proximity to the Charles, as well as LINX’s own facility. Elm Bank [...]

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Matalin/Carville event at Wellesley College scrapped

By bbrown | Published: March 24, 2009

Alas, the invited speakers (wife-husband team of Mary Matalin-James Carville) have declined to come to Wellesley College on April 15 because financial terms could not be agreed upon.

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Tune recorded at Wellesley College makes Ben Folds album

By bbrown | Published: March 24, 2009

The song, Evaporated, is listed on the new album Ben Folds Presents: University A Cappella as having been recorded at the Wellesley College chapel. The song is performed by Folds and the Newtones, a group from Newton South. It doesn’t appear Wellesley College’s Blue Notes made the cut, unless they’re on a hidden track, joined [...]

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Virtual visiting hours at Wellesley funeral homes

By bbrown | Published: March 24, 2009

Taking a quick online tour of Wellesley’s three main funeral homes (originally had started looking into how economy was affecting funeral business, but got no response from the locals): * George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home: Offers online obits with the option to send an electronic condolence note; provides still photos and a brief [...]

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Keeping grades in check

By bbrown | Published: March 24, 2009

An education expert writes in the Christian Science Monitor about efforts by Wellesley College and others to rein in grade inflation. He says it’s working.

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New Wellesley High School update

By bbrown | Published: March 23, 2009

The School Building Committee has issued a new newsletter updating its progress in recent months regarding the new Wellesley High School building. Among other things, it has begun negotiations with a construction manager, Turner Construction, and a construction management plan is expected to be ready in April.  Construction of off-site parking lots is expected to [...]

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Wellesley's spring trails walks schedule out

By bbrown | Published: March 22, 2009

The Wellesley Trails Committee has announced its schedule of guided walks for the Spring. The walks are free.  Most walks cover 1.5 to 2 miles and last about one hour (June 6 walk is much longer).  Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy footwear. May 2:  Hemlock Gorge and Echo Bridge (9-10am) May 16: Wellesley’s Wonderful [...]

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Wellesley High grad Michaela Watkins profiled

By bbrown | Published: March 21, 2009

First she made the Saturday Night Live cast. Then the Swellesley Report made mention of her new gig. And now the Globe. She’s really hit it big. Here she is channeling Ann Coulter:

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News flash? Man charged with allegedly exposing self at Wellesley College

By bbrown | Published: March 20, 2009

Fox News reports on the arrest of a local man for allegedly exposing himself on Wellesley College’s campus last week. An investigation is under way to determine whether he might be the same person involved in several previous flashing incidents on the campus in recent months. More unsavory details from the Herald.

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Alice in Wonderland coming to Wellesley

By bbrown | Published: March 20, 2009
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Other towns jealous of Wellesley school funding

By bbrown | Published: March 20, 2009

Hull town town manager Phil Lemnios, a former Natick town official, picks on Wellesley in this Globe article about a magic formula that is awarding Wellesley and a few other relatively well-off towns with fresh school funding while Hull, North Adams and some poorer towns are left out: “It’s ridiculous,” said Phil Lemnios, Hull’s town [...]

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