Select Board weighs fire station sites, budget

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Select Board reviews fire station siting, FY28 budget guidelines

At its Sept. 15 meeting, the Select Board held a public hearing on the Fire Station Master Plan siting recommendations, which look at the North 40 and Washington Street as locations to replace aging stations 1 and 2. The same agenda included a National Grid grant-of-location hearing for Lincoln Road, Lincoln Circle and Inverness Road, and an FY28 budget guidelines discussion covering revenue projections and a cash capital range. Broader discussion of the North 40 continues Oct. 1.

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The Bra Shop to open Church Square boutique in November

The Bra Shop announced Sept. 15 plans to open a new store at 22 Church St. in Wellesley's Church Square this November, expanding beyond its Worcester location.

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Dante scholar Richard Lansing speaks at library today

Professor Emeritus Richard Lansing discusses Dante's 'Divine Comedy' for a general audience today, Sept. 16, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the library's Wakelin Room, hosted by Wellesley Neighbors.

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Nine Wellesley High seniors named National Merit semifinalists

Nine Wellesley High School seniors were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists Sept. 14, qualifying to compete for nearly $24 million in scholarships next spring.

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Business brokers meet at Papa Razzi for legal Q&A

The New England Business Brokers Association holds a lunch program today, Sept. 16, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Papa Razzi in Wellesley, with an interactive Q&A on legal issues in business brokerage.

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Obituary published for Robert D. Sheehan Jr.

Robert D. 'Bob' Sheehan Jr. died Sept. 6; visitation and funeral services are set for Saturday, Sept. 19, in Wellesley Hills.

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Fells Library hosts garden storytime today

Fells Garden Storytime runs 10:30 to 11 a.m. today, Sept. 16, at the Fells Branch of the Wellesley Free Library.

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New England Flower Show opens Friday at Elm Bank

The 140th New England Flower Show, 'Growing Together,' runs Sept. 18-20 at The Garden at Elm Bank in Wellesley, with a preview party Thursday, Sept. 17.

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Storytime at MAIN branch held Wednesday morning

Wellesley Free Library hosts Storytime at MAIN at 10:30 a.m. today, Sept. 16, an in-person program for children.

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LEGO Club meets at library this afternoon

Wellesley Free Library's LEGO Club meets at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 16, an in-person children's program.

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Chabad hosts Women's Tanya & Tea tonight

Wellesley Weston Chabad holds Women's Tanya & Tea from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. today, Sept. 16, at 793 Worcester St., exploring 'The One Size Fits All Life Manual.'

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Photographer Ralph Robinson talks wildlife art at library

Wellesley Free Library hosts photographer and printmaker Ralph Robinson at 6:30 p.m. today, Sept. 16, discussing how a Siberian wildlife expedition shaped his art.

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Wellesley High field hockey, cross country compete today

Wellesley High field hockey hosts Natick at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 16, while cross country runs at Newton North's Cold Springs course at 4:30 p.m.

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Online retirement-planning talk offered today

R. Miller & Associates presents 'Reimagining Retirement,' a complimentary online session on purpose and balance in retirement, at 12:30 p.m. today, Sept. 16.

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Wellesley teams split Tuesday matchups

Wellesley boys golf beat Weymouth 218-234 Tuesday, girls volleyball lost to Needham 3-2, and both soccer teams tied Newton North 0-0.

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