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School AC plans, FY26 finances at Advisory

September 2, 2026

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Advisory Committee to review FY26 finances, school AC plans

The Wellesley Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall at Town Hall, opening with Citizen Speak and questions on FY26 financial results. At 7:15 p.m., Facilities Management, the Permanent Building Committee and the School Committee present on elementary school air conditioning, followed by a discussion of library LED lighting at 8:45 p.m. The meeting is streamed on Wellesley Media and telecast on Comcast 8 and Verizon 40.

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MassDevelopment hearing set on Babson's $83M bond request

MassDevelopment holds a public hearing Thursday, Sept. 3 at 10:30 a.m. in Boston on $83 million in tax-exempt bond financing for Babson College's real estate projects on its Wellesley and Needham campuses.

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Wellesley town offices closed Sept. 7 for Labor Day

Town Hall keeps summer hours through Friday, Sept. 4, then closes along with all municipal offices on Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day.

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MBTA trims Framingham/Worcester line trains through September

The MBTA and Keolis have cut four off-peak inbound and four off-peak outbound trains through Wellesley from July 27 through end of September to allow crews to replace about 7.5 miles of track.

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MWRTA bus schedule changes begin after Labor Day

MWRTA will adjust Catch Connect and Route 1 bus schedules starting Tuesday, Sept. 8.

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Design Review Board to review signs, large-house projects

The Wellesley Design Review Board meets remotely Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. on sign applications for Truly's of Wellesley and Mona Dermatology, plus large-house reviews for 15 Lathrop Road and 87 Hundreds Road.

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Eddie Bruckner pop art exhibition opens at library

Artist Eddie Bruckner's solo exhibition, 'The Familiar Reimagined,' opens Thursday, Sept. 3 and runs through Sept. 30 at the Wellesley Free Library's main branch.

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DC Foods appoints Matt Close to board of directors

Wellesley-based DC Foods announced Sept. 1 the appointment of former Unilever executive Matt Close to its Board of Directors amid company growth.

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Wellesley Recreation opens Fall 2026 registration for non-residents

Non-resident registration opened Aug. 31 for the Wellesley Recreation Department's Fall 2026 sports, wellness, and youth activities.

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Writers' Circle hosts first fall session at Main Library

The Wellesley Writers' Circle meets Thursday, Sept. 3 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Arnold Room at the Main Library for its first fall session.

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ZBA to vote on Dana Hall School tennis court project

The Wellesley Zoning Board of Appeals holds a remote meeting Thursday, Sept. 3 to vote on a decision regarding tennis courts at Dana Hall School.

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Wellesley United Soccer Club fall registration open

Registration is open for the Wellesley United Soccer Club's Fall 2026 In-Town recreational league for Pre-K through Grade 3, with the six-week season running Sept. 19 to Nov. 1.

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Enstructure completes acquisition of LOGISTEC marine unit

Wellesley-based Enstructure announced Sept. 2 it completed its acquisition of LOGISTEC's marine services division, expanding its network to 106 marine terminals.

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Climate Action Committee hosts hybrid public meeting

The Wellesley Climate Action Committee meets Friday, Sept. 4 at 8 a.m. at Town Hall and online to discuss local sustainability goals.

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