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Superintendent contract vote on week's agenda
September 21, 2026
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Wellesley Boards Set Agendas on Superintendent Contract, Parks, Ponds
Town boards meet through the week of Sept. 21, with the School Committee taking up votes Sept. 22 on the superintendent contract, the air-conditioning project and Special Town Meeting motion language, and a transportation warrant article. The Natural Resources Commission meets the same evening to discuss Wight Pond as Town Meeting business, hear a Morses Pond beach and bathhouse update, take up the North 40 workshop and approve the Perrin Park design. The Audit Committee also convenes at 4 p.m. for updates on retirement plan financial statements and the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant audit.
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Wellesley Choral Society Opens Season Rehearsals
The Wellesley Choral Society holds an open rehearsal for prospective singers today, Monday, September 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills.
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Wellesley Symphony Orchestra Opens 78th Season Sept. 27
The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra opens its 78th season with "Magical Tales" on Sunday, September 27, at 2 p.m. at MassBay Community College.
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Obituary Published for Richard J. Sweeting
Richard J. Sweeting of Wellesley and Wilbraham died August 21, 2026; a memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, at 11 a.m. at Wellesley Hills Congregational Church.
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Temple Beth Elohim Holds Yom Kippur Morning Service Today
Temple Beth Elohim's Yom Kippur Early Morning Service runs from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. today at the temple and online; registration is required.
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Family-Friendly Yom Kippur Service Set for Wellesley High Today
Temple Beth Elohim's Yom Kippur service for families with children ages 0-5 runs from 11:30 a.m. to noon today at Wellesley High School and online.
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Temple Beth Elohim Holds Yom Kippur Afternoon Service Today
Temple Beth Elohim's Yom Kippur Afternoon Service runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today in person and on Zoom, including Yizkor remembrance and a community break fast.
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Babson Field Hockey Blanks Wellesley College 6-0
No. 6 Babson defeated Wellesley College 6-0 on Saturday at MacDowell Field, improving to 5-2 overall and 1-0 in NEWMAC play.
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Babson Volleyball Finishes 3-0 at Fall Classic
Babson women's volleyball swept the New England Fall Classic over the weekend, beating Union and William Smith in three sets each.
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Wellesley Girls Soccer Falls 4-0 to Concord-Carlisle
Wellesley High School girls soccer lost 4-0 to Concord-Carlisle on Saturday in a home match.
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Babson Women's Soccer Opens NEWMAC Play With 3-0 Win
Babson women's soccer beat Springfield College 3-0 in Saturday's NEWMAC opener, with Priscilla-Rose Men-Martin scoring twice.
Babson College Athletics
Babson Men's Tennis Sweeps Salve Regina 7-0
Babson men's tennis opened NEWMAC play Saturday with a 7-0 win over Salve Regina in Newport, R.I., sweeping all three doubles and six singles matches.
Babson College Athletics
Wellesley KSA Holds Executive Board Meeting Today
The Wellesley Korean Students Association holds an executive board meeting today, Monday, September 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Wellesley College's LWC-415 Meeting Room.
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