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Gardeners' Fair coming to Wellesley on Sunday

Evan Allen — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:53:15 +0000

Looking to spruce up your yard for the summer time? Head over to the Massachusetts Horticultural Societys Annual Gardeners Fair at Elm Bank in Wellesley on Sunday, May 20.

Wellesley police investigating fatal motorcycle accident on Route 9

Evan Allen — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:31:19 +0000

Wellesley Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that killed a 25-year-old man on Friday, according Lieutenant Marie Cleary. Edwin Chan of Boston was traveling west on Route 9 between the Route 16 Bridge and the Fire Department.headquarters at around 8:30 p.m. when his motorcycle hit a concrete barrier on the right side of the road that separates the travel lane from an on-ramp, according to police.

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Mon, 14 May 2012 16:31:19 +0000

Wellesley: Wellesley School Committee picks new superintendent

Evan Allen — Sun, 13 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Ex-teacher of year to lead schools Ex-teacher of year to lead schools in Wellesley The Wellesley School Committee looked to Texas when it made its choice for the district’s new superintendent, voting unanimously last week to enter contract negotiations with David Lussier.

Wellesley | Briefs: Wonderful Weekend starts Friday

Sun, 13 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Wellesley: Wonderful Weekend ahead Get out your party hats, because Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend is right around the corner. It kicks off Friday with the annual Hunnewell Fun Fair, held at Hunnewell Elementary School from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be rides, games, and crafts. At 7 p.m. Friday, the Wellesley High School performing arts department will put on a masterworks concert at the ...

NYC spring art auctions abound in records

Ula Ilnytzky — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:19:00 +0000

The city's spring art auction season was red hot. The frenzy began with Edvard Munch's "The Scream" on May 2, when a phone bidder at Sotheby's plunked down nearly $120 million for the iconic image, earning it the title of most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.

NYC spring art auctions abound in records

Ula Ilnytzky — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:19:00 +0000

Warhol 'Elvis' fetches $37M at NYC auction

Ula Ilnytzky — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:14:00 +0000

Andy Warhol's "Double Elvis" sold for $37 million and works by Roy Lichtenstein and Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei broke their own records at Sotheby's contemporary art sale on Wednesday.

Warhol 'Elvis' fetches $37M at NYC auction

Ula Ilnytzky — Wed, 9 May 2012 21:37:00 +0000

Andy Warhol's "Double Elvis" sold for $37 million and works by Roy Lichtenstein and Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei broke their own records at Sotheby's contemporary art sale on Wednesday.

Warhol 'Elvis' fetches $37M at NYC auction

Ula Ilnytzky — Wed, 9 May 2012 21:26:00 +0000

Andy Warhol's "Double Elvis" sold for $37 million and works by Roy Lichtenstein and Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei broke their own records at Sotheby's contemporary art sale on Wednesday.

Where the wild things still are: bedtime rituals

Leanne Italie — Wed, 9 May 2012 08:07:00 +0000

The claws and teeth of wild things are a near-nightly affair at bedtime for Gregg Svingen's 2-year-old, Tessa. She raises a tiny index finger and issues a clear and forceful "Be still!" to knock Maurice Sendak's monsters into shape.

Where the wild things still are: bedtime rituals

Leanne Italie — Wed, 9 May 2012 07:52:00 +0000

Where the wild things still are: bedtime rituals

Leanne Italie — Wed, 9 May 2012 03:11:00 +0000

Wellesley wants Texas educator to be next school superintendent

Your Town — Tue, 8 May 2012 22:21:33 +0000

The Wellesley School Committee named its pick for the districts new Superintendent tonight, voting unanimously to enter contract negotiations with David Lussier of Texas.

Former Wellesley Public Schools business manager files lawsuit against Superintendent and School Committee Chair

Evan Allen — Tue, 8 May 2012 15:16:32 +0000

The former business manager of Wellesley Public Schools has filed suit against the Superintendent and the Chair of the School Committee seeking unspecified damages over her recent termination, alleging conspiracy and defamation.

Pan-Mass Kids Rides to raise money for Jimmy Fund

Shivaji Mudambi — Tue, 8 May 2012 11:04:45 +0000

Pan-Massachusetts Challenge (PMC) Kids Rides need tots, teens and in-betweens to get on the bike to raise money for cancer research and treatment. More than 35 PMC Kids Rides will be held this spring, summer and fall throughout New England and beyond, offering a way for children to become a part of the PMC mission.

Wellesley School Committee to vote on new superintendent tonight

Evan Allen — Tue, 8 May 2012 10:30:03 +0000

The Wellesley School Committee will decide who will be the new superintendent of schools at their meeting tonight.

School roundup: Wellesley routs struggling Medfield

Jason Mastrodonato — Fri, 4 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

It’s becoming difficult these days to predict exactly which Medfield boys’ lacrosse team will show up, but Thursday night against Wellesley, there wasn’t much of a resemblance to the squad that rolled to last year’s Division 2 state title, ruining the Raiders’ perfect season in the process.

St. James church deal in Wellesley raises questions about vigilers, cost

Evan Allen — Thu, 3 May 2012 12:12:09 +0000

About 40 people attended a meeting Wednesday on the planned purchase of St. James the Great Church in Wellesley, asking about the parishioners holding vigil inside, the towns plans to build a senior center, and the overall cost of the project.

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Thu, 3 May 2012 12:12:09 +0000

Munch's 'The Scream' brings $119.9M at NYC auction

Deepti Hajela and Ula Ilnytzky — Thu, 3 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

It's a scream that's still reverberating around the world. One of the most iconic images in art history -- Edvard Munch's "The Scream" -- has become the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.

Munch's 'The Scream' brings $119.9M at NYC auction

Deepti Hajela and Ula Ilnytzky — Thu, 3 May 2012 06:49:00 +0000

It's a scream that's still reverberating around the world. One of the most iconic images in art history -- Edvard Munch's "The Scream" -- has become the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.