Daily brief · Wellesley, MA
Primary turnout 27%; town split from state
September 3, 2026
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Wellesley Primary Turnout About 27%
About 27.1% of registered Wellesley voters cast ballots in the Sept. 1 state primary, according to unofficial town numbers. Wellesley diverged from statewide results in some races: Seth Moulton was the choice here over incumbent Ed Markey, though Markey won the primary, and Margie Palladino took the hometown vote in the District 3 Governor's Council race that Mara Dolan won statewide. Unofficial totals typically exclude write-in, provisional, military and overseas ballots; the general election is Nov. 3.
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Wellesley Farmers' Market Returns to Washington Street Today
The Wellesley Farmers' Market runs today, Sept. 3, from 2 to 6 p.m. through October at 442 Washington Street in the Whole Foods parking lot, featuring local produce, cheeses, breads and flowers.
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Bylaw Review Committee Meets Today on Warrant Language
The Town Bylaw Review Committee meets today, Sept. 3, at 3 p.m. in a hybrid session at Town Hall to discuss and vote on Fall 2026 Special Town Meeting warrant articles, including TBL Articles 2, 2A and 3.
Town of Wellesley
Jenny Martinez Hosts Virtual Cooking Demo Today via Wellesley Library
Cookbook author Jenny Martinez hosts a live virtual family-style Mexican cooking demonstration today, Sept. 3, from 2 to 3 p.m., sponsored by the Wellesley Free Library.
Wellesley Free Library
Fire Department Hosts Fire Safety Training Sept. 9
The Wellesley Fire Department hosts a free, public fire extinguisher training and safety program on Sept. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Route 9 Main Fire Station.
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Wellesley Police End License Plate Camera Pilot Early
Police Chief Scott Whittemore ended the department's Flock Safety license plate reader trial on Route 9 on Aug. 18, citing a changed technology landscape and limited utility.
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Wellesley College Hosts Welcome Week Paint Night Tonight
Wellesley College's Office of Student Involvement hosts a Welcome Week Paint Night today, Sept. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at LWC-109 Punch's Alley.
Wellesley College
Clarendon Fine Art to Open in Wellesley Square Sept. 10
Clarendon Fine Art plans a soft opening and community ribbon-cutting at 25 Central Street on Sept. 10.
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Housing Authority Meets Today on Management Agreement
The Wellesley Housing Authority meets today, Sept. 3, at 9 a.m. at the Barton Road Community Room, with a management agreement discussion as the main new-business item.
Town of Wellesley
Wellesley College to Host Cross-Country Invitational Friday
Wellesley College cross country hosts the annual Wellesley Invitational Friday, Sept. 4, at 6:15 p.m. at Nehoiden Golf Club.
Wellesley College Athletics
Wellesley Public Schools Begin 2026-27 Year
Students across Wellesley Public Schools returned to class Sept. 2, marking the start of the new academic year.
Wellesley Public Schools
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