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Monthly Archives: June 2009

Wellesley blogger shares her design inspirations

By bbrown | Published: June 15, 2009

One of the most common questions we get at the Swellesley Report is: Why don’t you ever share your insights into Swedish, Belgian and Gustavian decor styles? Sad to say, we have our limits. Fortunately, another Wellesleyite, Gina Milne, is a real expert on these topics and has a photo-filled blog called Willow Decor to [...]

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A Wellesleyite's DIY rain water barrel

By bbrown | Published: June 15, 2009

Wellesley Trails Committee member and Wellesley resident Peter Rovick explains in a guest column in the Globe how he built a rain water barrel with a used garbage can and less than $22 worth of other materials. The idea: using rain water to water gardens and shrubs. (Of course, you could collect even more otherwise [...]

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Summer reading: Wellesley public schools goals report

By bbrown | Published: June 15, 2009

Wellesley School Superintendent Bella Wong earlier this month issued the final WPS System Goals report to the School Committee. Get the lowdown on what’s been accomplished and what lies ahead. One note: “There are currently no plans for [elementary school] redistricting. However, monitoring of enrollment for possible redistricting in the near future continues.”

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Mystery at Wellesley Middle School

By bbrown | Published: June 13, 2009

From the principal: Dear Parents, I am writing to let you know that a Wellesley Middle School female student was struck by a car on Calvin Road this morning before school.  The child did not appear to be injured.  She was observed to get up quickly and enter school before she could be identified, and [...]

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Wellesley baseball draftee Freiman to be honored Friday at Reidy Field

By bbrown | Published: June 12, 2009

UPDATE: Some pictures from the Globe. Nate Freiman, the Wellesley High grad and baseball player drafted earlier this week by the San Diego Padres, will be appearing at Reidy Field Friday at 5pm to meet and greet. He plans to show rain or shine, and is scheduled to toss out the first pitch for the [...]

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Wellesley College to create international studies school in Albright's honor

By bbrown | Published: June 12, 2009

The Madeleine K. Albright Institute for Global Affairs will start up at Wellesley College in January, inspired by the former secretary of state’s offer to donate her papers to the school, according to the Boston Globe. “The Albright Institute will be a place where scholars and practitioners can gather to research, to reflect on, and [...]

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The secret of Wellesley blondes

By bbrown | Published: June 12, 2009

The Boston Herald reports on a Needham hair stylist/colorist who has a cult following among Wellesley women who want their own unique blonde look just like the rest of their friends.

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Wellesley's outdoor movie night cancelled

By bbrown | Published: June 12, 2009

So much for watching Indiana Jones out in the open tonight at Warren Park outside the Recreation Department building. For the second time, the movie has been rained out, and there will be no make-up date this time around.

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People with taste living in Wellesley: GastroSpeakBoston

By bbrown | Published: June 11, 2009

A couple that has been blogging for about a year as GastroSpeakBoston earlier this week outted themselves to us as Wellesleyites. Their blog boasts the tagline:  “Honest thoughts on the Boston dining scene & general musings about food, wine and travel from young foodies.” Naturally enough, the pair has eaten out quite a few times [...]

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Wellesley/Duke baseball star Nate Freiman gets drafted by Padres

By bbrown | Published: June 11, 2009

Wellesley High grad Nate Freiman, who topped off his Duke University baseball career with a .352 average and 20 homers this season, was selected by the San Diego Padres this week in the 8th round with the 234th pick. The 6-foot, 8-inch tall first baseman, who holds Duke’s career home run record, was selected in [...]

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Free Shakespeare at Babson in June

By bbrown | Published: June 10, 2009
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Indian/fusion restaurant headed to Wellesley

By bbrown | Published: June 10, 2009

The owner of a Somerville bistro called The Kebab Factory is planning to bring an eatery called Singh’s Cafe  to 312 Washington St. in Wellesley current home of Vela, according to the Townsman. Aman Singh, whose father owns The Kebab Factory (which coincidentally is also on Washington St., though in Somerville), said his dad is [...]

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Let your voice be heard regarding Wellesley's State Street area

By bbrown | Published: June 10, 2009

Take this survey at town website by this Friday, June 12 to weigh in on how the block near Star Market will be developed.

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New meaning to rest in peace?

By bbrown | Published: June 10, 2009

A random pillow at the Village Church cemetery in Wellesley

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Weston Road construction to start in Wellesley later this month

By bbrown | Published: June 9, 2009

From the town: The Town is expected to begin reconstruction work on Weston Road between Route 9 and Linden Street on June 24. The Board of Public Works recently awarded a contract to Paolini Corp. of Newton, Mass. in the amount of $1,847,955 to complete the work. The initial phase of the project will include [...]

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