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Morses Pond may reopen after safety consultant's visit, Wellesley police chief says

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:23:57 GMT

Wellesley's Morses Pond may re-open in time for the weekend after an independent consultant visits the beach today to investigate the facility's safety protocols and physical environment following the drowning of a 10-year-old boy earlier this month, said Wellesley Police Chief Terrence Cunningham.

Wellesley students, parents protest reassignment of high school orchestra conductor

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:37:22 GMT

A decision by Wellesley school district officials to reassign a popular high school orchestra conductor to the elementary level has struck a bad chord with local students and their parents. Dozens of Wellesley's student musicians and parents went to a School Committee meeting last week to protest the moving of Mary Alice McCann, who has headed up both the middle school's and high school's orchestra for the past few years.

Buses to replace trains on part of Framingham-Worcester rail line Saturday

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:50:02 GMT

Buses will replace commuter rail service on part of the Framingham-Worcester this Saturday evening while officials test the lines signaling system, the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company announced.

Wellesley town clerk announces absentee ballot, voter precinct information

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:30:00 GMT

Absentee ballots for Wellesley residents are now available for the special state election for the US Senate seat, where Republican Gabriel Gomez is pitted against Democrat Ed Markey.

Green Line access coming to Wellesley this fall

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:47:49 GMT

Wellesley residents will have expanded access to the Green Line this fall, thanks to a $400,000 grant awarded by the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority.

Morses Pond remains closed as drowning investigation continues

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:43:36 GMT

Wellesleys Executive Director Hans Larsen said the investigation into the June 1 drowning of a 10-year-old boy at Morses Pond is continuing, and that the pond remains closed.

Morses Pond to remain closed as Wellesley police investigate drowning

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:54:55 GMT

Morses Pond in Wellesley will remain closed until further notice as police continue to investigate the death of a 10-year-old New Hampshire boy who drowned in the popular swimming spot last weekend, police and town officials said Wednesday.

Wellesley Theatre Project presents two shows this week featuring local kids

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:20:50 GMT

The Wellesley Theatre Project will present two musicals - "Disneys Aristocats Kids" and "Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown" - both featuring local children, in repertory later this week.

What's the best independent coffee shop in Greater Boston?

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:47:33 GMT

We're obsessed with coffee over at Boston.com, so wanted to put together Coffee Week to celebrate all things java! New interactives, maps, and galleries for the caffeine-obsessed will be unveiled each day this week. On Sunday, we wrote and mapped...

Former Wellesley superintendent Bella Wong was last finalist left when picked to lead Lincoln-Sudbury

Fri, 31 May 2013 17:28:05 GMT

Two of the three finalists for the interim superintendent/principal job at the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School withdrew from consideration before the School Committee was set to make a selection last week. Despite having just one candidate remaining, the committee voted unanimously Tuesday morning to hire former Wellesley superintendent Bella Wong.

Obama aide Jarrett defends the administration's handling of the IRS troubles, phone records searches

Fri, 31 May 2013 16:19:02 GMT

A senior adviser to President Barack Obama today defended the administration's handling of recent troubles, including the targeting of conservative groups by IRS officials who were reviewing applications for nonprofit status.

Register for the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Kids Ride to raise money for cancer care and research

Thu, 30 May 2013 19:07:03 GMT

This spring, summer, and fall, 38 PMC Kids Rides will be held throughout New England and beyond, offering a way for children to become a part of the PMC mission.

Heat to cause delays on Framingham-Worcester commuter rail line

Thu, 30 May 2013 18:06:57 GMT

Commuter rail trains on the Framingham-Worcester line have been ordered to slow down a bit because of the hot weather, the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail Company announced.

MetroWest 'Ambassador' workshops kick off Thursday in Marlborough, Framingham

Wed, 29 May 2013 16:26:22 GMT

The MetroWest Visitors Bureau is looking to help train a few good ambassadors to help guide visitors to the MetroWest region.

State awards $500k in grants to 10 community colleges for immediate training needs

Tue, 28 May 2013 20:40:48 GMT

Massachusetts Bay Community College is one of 10 community colleges that will receive a state "rapid response" grant, which will help offer workforce training programs and certificates benefitting local company employees within three months of a company's funding request, state officials announced today.

Former Wellesley superintendent Bella Wong named interim chief at Lincoln-Sudbury High

Tue, 28 May 2013 17:46:19 GMT

The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School Committee voted unanimously Tuesday morning to appoint former Wellesley superintendent Bella Wong as the high schools interim superintendent/principal for one year.

Former Wellesley superintendent Bella Wong named interim chief at Lincoln-Sudbury High

Tue, 28 May 2013 17:46:19 GMT

Former Wellesley superintendent Bella Wong up for interim super job at Lincoln-Sudbury

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:55:42 GMT

Former Wellesley superintendent Bella Wong, who resigned from her Wellesley post in 2012 amidst a turbulent financial year, is being considered for an interim superintendent job at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School.

Chocolate Therapy puts a healthy twist on sweetness in Framingham

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:13:18 GMT

FRAMINGHAM For many with an incurable sweet tooth, chocolate is a passion that is second only to breathing in terms of importance, and an Achilles' heel for calorie counters. Chocolate Therapy owners David and Pamela Griffin, however, said they are infusing healthful, therapeutic ingredients into the sumptuous sweet at their new Framingham location.

Wellesley officials warn residents of road closures, cannon firings this weekend

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:15:52 GMT

Wellesley officials are warning that there will be road closures and cannon firings this weekend as the town holds its annual parade Sunday and celebrates "Wonderful Wellesley Weekend."

3 finalists picked for Lincoln-Sudbury's interim superintendent post

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:47:38 GMT

A search committee to find an interim superintendent/principal for the Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School voted Thursday night to recommend three finalists for the position.

Wellesley Farmers Market celebrates start of 2nd season with kick-off event tonight

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:07:35 GMT

The Wellesley Farmers Market in the Whole Foods parking lot will celebrate the beginning of its season tonight with a kick-off event featuring live music and special activities at 5 p.m., according to organizers.

One month later, bombing victims' supporters walk to finish Marathon route

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:45:01 GMT

One month after the Boston Marathon bombings changed their lives forever, family and friends of the Norden brothers gathered Wednesday morning in Hopkinton to walk the 26-mile route to Boston that so many were unable to finish.

Final Route 9 planning meeting to be held May 20 in Natick

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:45:03 GMT

The MetroWest Regional Collaborative and Metropolitan Area Planning Council will hold their final public meeting on improving Route 9 for four local communities on Monday, May 20 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting is scheduled for the Morse Institute Library in Natick.

Wellesley Theatre Project to host dance and song workshop with Broadway actress Jessica Rush

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:30:57 GMT

The Wellesley Theatre Project will host a free "master class" workshop focusing on dance and song for local students led by Broadway actress Jessica Rush on Monday, May 20 at the program's studio at 98 R Central St. in Wellesley, organizers said.