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Monthly Archives: April 2009

Shakespeare around the clock in Wellesley

By bbrown | Published: April 23, 2009

Wellesley College’s Shakespeare Society and friends will attempt to read the writer’s complete unabridged works in 23 hours and 20 minutes beginning May 1 at the Shakespeare house college campus.  In doing so, the society hopes to beat its own record of 5 years ago. It’s a big undertaking and the 37-member society can use [...]

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Feel like you're being watched?

By bbrown | Published: April 23, 2009

A reader inquired about the new cameras sitting above the traffic lights at the intersection of Rte. 16/135/Grove St. Has Big Brother moved to town? Nope, the cameras (also being installed on Linden St.) are replacing older loop detectors used to control traffic signals. There is a long-term plan to control the signals from police [...]

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Scooters and air guns in Wellesley

By bbrown | Published: April 23, 2009

The Wellesley Police Department has created new FAQs regarding the rules by which scooters and air guns can be used in town. Our question: Can you use an air gun while scootering? Pretty sure we know the answer.

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Play ball, Wellesley

By bbrown | Published: April 23, 2009

Wellesley Little League Softball and Baseball will celebrate the opening of our spring seasons this weekend. The Girls Softball program opens Friday night at Hunnewell Field. An opening ceremony will be held at 5:45pm, followed by a game between the Senior League Indians and Dodgers. The Baseall program opens Sunday night at Reidy Field. An [...]

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We have proof: Wellesley really is boring…

By bbrown | Published: April 22, 2009

… holes in the basketball courts near Wellesley High School to make way for parking during the construction of the new school building. Nothing sadder than losing a basketball court for a parking lot other than — maybe — a little kid losing grip of his or her helium balloon at a parade.

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Bostonist ventures into Wellesley, reviews Susu

By bbrown | Published: April 22, 2009

Wellesley’s Susu Bakery Boutique is worth the trip from Boston, according to a blogger at Bostonist. She’s particularly keen on the chocolate cupcakes, which she calls “just the right balance of chocolate and sweet.”

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Earth Day special

By bbrown | Published: April 22, 2009

We try not to get too starstruck/carried away with Saturday Night Live’s Michaela Watkins being from Wellesley, but did get this new ad that she stars in pitched to us as an Earth Day item.

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Wellesley Free Library book sale this week

By bbrown | Published: April 22, 2009

The Spring Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries will be held from Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26 at the Wellesley Free Library, Wakelin Room. Hours as as follows: Members’ preview: Thursday, April 23 from 5 – 9 PM (Not a member? Join that day.) Public sale: Friday, April [...]

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Bobby's American Grille coming to Wellesley lower falls

By bbrown | Published: April 21, 2009

A sign in the window across from Sunoco/Papa Razzi on lower Washington St. says the eatery will offer “fine dining.” The business owner is slated to appear before the town’s Design Review Board this week and hopes to open for business this summer, according to town planning director Meghan Jop. The grille appears to be [...]

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Wellesley's top Boston Marathoners

By bbrown | Published: April 20, 2009

Congrats to all Boston Marathon finishers, including Welllesley’s fleetest: John Fortescue, who came in at 2:47:42 (a 6:24 pace!) and Amy Damon, who crossed the finish line in 3:24:47. More results. Oh, and the obligatory Wellesley College scream tunnel video. Crank it up:

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Earth Day clean-up in Wellesley this Saturday

By bbrown | Published: April 20, 2009

Wellesley’s Natural Resources Commission invites you to join in the annual Earth Day clean-up on Saturday, April 25. Meet at the parking lot at Rte. 16/River St. Show up between 9am-noon. Free T-shirts, refreshments. Volunteers should bring work gloves and wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Clean-up is co-sponsored by the Charles River Watershed Association. More info [...]

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What to do with the kids in Wellesley this week

By bbrown | Published: April 19, 2009

For those of you with kids who aren’t jet-setting during this school vacation week, here are a few local options: * Monday: The marathon runs through town along Rte 135/Rte 16 for mile markers 12-15 * Reserve a museum pass at library, though of course this is a busy week for that. The libraries also [...]

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Marathon road closings in Wellesley

By bbrown | Published: April 19, 2009

The Wellesley Police Department spells out the whens and wheres about driving and parking near the Boston Marathon route for Monday. Feel free to send along your Marathon anecdotes, pictures, etc. and we’ll be happy to share them with our readers.

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Wellesley's funny Phil

By bbrown | Published: April 18, 2009

Wellesley High 2007 grad and current Emerson College student Phil Hamilton’s Funny Film submission to the  National College Comedy Competition has advanced to the final 48.  Now it’s up to the public to  vote online to determine the final 24.  You can check out the film, Obamarama, here and vote for it if you like [...]

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Wellesley High School parking website getting more interesting

By bbrown | Published: April 17, 2009

The idea is that locals can rent out their driveways etc., to those desperate for parking near Wellesley High during the construction of the new school. The WHS Parking site is still in beta testing, but you’ll get the idea.

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