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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.

Temple Beth Elohim

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.

Temple Beth Elohim

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.

Temple Beth Elohim

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.

Babson College Athletics

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.

Babson College Athletics

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.

Wellesley Sports Blitz

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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