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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.

MassBay establishes Krystle Campbell Scholarship Fund to honor marathon bombing victim

Wed, 01 May 2013 20:50:53 GMT

Massachusetts Bay Community College has established a scholarship in Boston Marathon bombing victim Krystle Campbell's name, college officials announced today.

MassBay remembers alumna Krystle Campbell, other Marathon bombing victims

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:40:15 GMT

Students, faculty and staff gathered at MassBay Community College in Wellesley on Monday in remembrance of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, including one of their own. Krystle Campbell, 29, of Arlington, was a member of the class of 2005, and had majored in business, according to college president John O'Donnell.

Gardeners' Fair and Plant Sale on May 19

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:44:30 GMT

The Massachusetts Horticultural Society will hold its annual Gardeners Fair and Plant Sale on Sunday, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Elm Bank Reservation, 900 Washington St., according to a press release.

Wellesley superintendent says schools will offer counseling, resources for students in wake of Boston Marathon bombing events

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:15:27 GMT

As Wellesley parents prepared to send their kids back to the town's public schools on Monday following a week of tragedy, superintendent David Lussier assured residents that schools will be ready with counseling staff and other resources for any student who needs it.

Both Tamerlan Tsarnaev, Krystle Campbell went to MassBay, school says

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:45:56 GMT

Both Krystle Campbell, who died in the Boston Marathon blasts, and bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who was killed this week in a police shootout, attended Massachusetts Bay Community College, according to an email sent today by the school's president, John O'Donnell.

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev attended MassBay Community College, where victim graduated earlier

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:34:58 GMT

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev, who died Friday after a gunfight with police, briefly attended Massachusetts Bay Community College in the spring of 2008 -- three years after a victim of the attacks graduated from the same school, the Wellesley-based college said Saturday.

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev attended MassBay Community College, victim's alma mater

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:34:58 GMT

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev attended MassBay Community College, where victim graduated earlier

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:34:58 GMT

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev attended MassBay Community College, where victim graduated earlier

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:34:58 GMT

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev attended MassBay Community College, where victim graduated earlier

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:34:58 GMT

Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev attended MassBay Community College, where victim graduated earlier

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:34:58 GMT

Even outside lockdown area, some colleges close during hunt for Boston Marathon bombing suspect

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:00:51 GMT

Even outside the communities on official lockdown, some colleges and universities are closed today as authorities search for a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings. Regis College, Mass Bay Community College, and Wellesley College have all closed their doors.

All activities at Wellesley Schools canceled today, police say in alert

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:45:51 GMT

Amid the regionwide search for the Boston Marathon bombing suspect, Wellesley police issued the following alert at 9:45 a.m.:

MassBay to hold vigil to remember former student Krystle Campbell

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:30:24 GMT

Massachusetts Bay Community College will hold a ceremony Monday, April 22 to remember Krystle Campbell, who attended the school through 2005, and other victims affected by the Boston Marathon terrorist attack.

Two express trains are added to Worcester/Framingham commuter rail schedule

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:02:40 GMT

The MBTAs new Worcester/Framingham line commuter rail schedule includes the addition of two express trains, Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail announced Thursday. The changes will take effect April 29.

At race's starting point, Hopkinton grapples with Boston Marathon's horrific finish

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:45:20 GMT

On Monday morning, Hopkinton bustled with anticipation as the starting point for the 117th Boston Marathon. Twenty-four hours later, the picturesque town tried to comprehend the horrific bombings that killed and maimed people at the finish line.

Wellesley police announce road closures for Boston Marathon

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:29:29 GMT

A number of roads will be closed in Wellesley on Monday as thousands of runners sprint through town during the Boston Marathon.

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital breaks ground for new Cancer Center and Surgical Pavilion

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:10:06 GMT

Construction is now underway for the new Beth Israel Deaconess Cancer Center & Surgical Pavilion after Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (BID-Needham) broke ground April 10 for the building which is expected to open in summer 2014, according to a press release.