Judge Denies Dismissal in Child Murder Case

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Judge Denies Dismissal in Wellesley Child Murder Case

A Dedham District Court judge on Sept. 10 denied defense attorney Joseph Krowski's motion to dismiss the murder charges against Janette MacAusland, or to release her on bail with conditions; she remains held without bail in the April deaths of her children, Kai, 7, and Ella, 6. What was to have been a probable cause hearing was delayed because prosecutors are still awaiting the official manner and cause of death from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. A prosecutor said she expects that information within a few weeks and hopes to move the case to Norfolk Superior Court.

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Wellesley Schedules Talks on Fire Station Plan and North 40

The Select Board meets Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Juliani Room, with a follow-up session on the North 40 property Oct. 1, to discuss aging fire station infrastructure and possible sites for municipal facilities.

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Warren Park Playground Reopens with Volo Aire Tower

The rebuilt Warren Park playground at 90 Washington Street is now open, featuring full ADA accessibility, a dedicated area for younger children, and a three-story Volo Aire Tower centerpiece.

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MBTA Pilot Programs Expand Free Transit and Transfers

New MBTA pilot programs offer free systemwide transit for riders 75 and older without a driver's license, plus an unlimited two-hour transfer policy across buses and trains.

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Wellesley School Committee Holds Fall Retreat on Goals

The School Committee holds an all-day retreat today, starting at 9 a.m. in Room 216 at the Wellesley Recreation Center, covering self-evaluation, an anti-bias workshop, and 2026-2027 goal-setting.

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Playing Fields Task Force Reviews Field Use and Projects

The Wellesley Playing Fields Task Force meets remotely today from 7:45 to 9 a.m., covering citizen speak, pending sports field applications, and municipal athletic complex updates.

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Babson Volleyball Faces No. 9 Johns Hopkins at Bomber Invitational

Babson College's undefeated women's volleyball team opens the Bomber Invitational today at 6:30 p.m. against ninth-ranked Johns Hopkins in Ithaca, New York.

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Babson Field Hockey Falls 2-0 to No. 7 Williams in Top-10 Tilt

Babson College field hockey lost 2-0 on the road to No. 7 Williams College on Sept. 10, with goalkeeper Madison Tibbals making five saves.

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Temple Beth Elohim Holds Erev Rosh Hashanah Service and Festive Oneg

Temple Beth Elohim holds a hybrid Erev Rosh Hashanah service tonight at 8 p.m., followed by a community oneg.

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Matt Heaton Performs Morning Family Sing-Along at Free Library

Children's performer Matt Heaton leads a family music concert today from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in the Wakelin Room at the Wellesley Free Library.

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Free Library Hosts Baby Sign Workshop with Sheryl White

Sheryl White of Babykneads leads an infant communication workshop today from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Wellesley Free Library, part of a four-session class for infants six months to pre-verbal.

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No. 20 Babson Men's Golf Previews Gate City Invitational Opener

The 20th-ranked Babson College men's golf team opens its season Monday at the Gate City Invitational in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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