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Car crashes into house near Rte. 9 and Weston Rd

September 18, 2026

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Car crashes into Wellesley house near Route 9 and Weston Road

Police say a car crashed into a house near the intersection of Route 9 and Weston Road at 12:07 p.m. on Sept. 17, and one victim was taken to Newton-Wellesley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A tech rescue team was evaluating potential structural damage to the house before the car could be removed, with the scene still active as of 2:45 p.m. Units from Canton and Franklin provided mutual support; further details aren't yet available.

The Swellesley Report

Council on Aging hosts meet-and-greet with new staff and board

The Wellesley Council on Aging hosts a meet-and-greet Friday, Sept. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Tolles Parsons Center to introduce new staff and board members.

The Swellesley Report

Whitin Observatory hosts public astronomy night

Wellesley College's Whitin Observatory holds a public night Friday, Sept. 18, from 8 to 10 p.m., with an astronomy talk titled 'The Roman Empire of the Cosmos,' plus demonstrations, crafts and observing opportunities.

Wellesley College

Walk with a Doc covers annual vaccines Friday morning

Olive Tree Medical's community walk runs Friday, Sept. 18, from 8 to 9 a.m. on the Fuller Brook Park path, starting near Wellesley Whole Foods and the High School track.

The Swellesley Report

Natick freshman soccer comes to Wellesley Friday

Wellesley High's freshman soccer team hosts Natick on Friday, Sept. 18, at 4 p.m. at Wellesley High School.

MaxPreps

Kabbalat Shabbat service set for Friday evening

Wellesley Weston Chabad holds Kabbalat Shabbat Friday, Sept. 18, from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. at the Chabad House on Worcester Street.

Wellesley Weston Chabad

Babson volleyball hosts New England Fall Classic Friday

Babson College's No. 22 women's volleyball team opens the New England Fall Classic against UMass Dartmouth Friday, Sept. 18, at 4 p.m. at Staake Gymnasium, with more matches Saturday.

Babson College Athletics

Wellesley College tennis hosts Emerson today

Wellesley College's tennis team faces Emerson Friday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Keohane Sports Center courts and indoor track.

Wellesley College

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