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Select Board Votes on Aqueduct Access License

September 23, 2026

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Select Board to Vote on Aqueduct License, Prep for Town Meeting

The Select Board meets Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. at Town Hall and online to vote on a license for access to the Cochituate Aqueduct. Members will also prepare for the upcoming Special Town Meeting and hold executive sessions on union contract talks and litigation.

Town of Wellesley

Advisory Committee Reviews Wight Pond, Job Classification Articles

The Wellesley Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall's Great Hall to review Special Town Meeting Article 8 on job classifications and salaries and Article 16 on the Wight Pond acquisition proposal.

Town of Wellesley

ArtWellesley Hosts 'The Art of Collecting' Discussion

ArtWellesley hosts 'ARTSTYLE: The Art of Collecting' Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 5-6 p.m., with art consultant Libby Silvia sharing guidance on selecting and styling artwork.

ArtWellesley

Library's 'Trash to Treasure' Turns Recyclables into Eco-Art

Wellesley Free Library's Main Branch hosts a drop-in Trash to Treasure workshop Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 2:30 p.m. in the Wakelin Room, where kids can craft eco-art from library recyclables or their own materials; no registration needed.

Wellesley Free Library

Wellesley College Soccer Hosts Hartford

Wellesley College soccer faces Hartford Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. at the Keohane Sports Center Soccer Field.

Wellesley College

Wellesley College Panel Examines Russia, Former Soviet Union

Wellesley College hosts the Russia NOW faculty panel Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 8-9:30 p.m. at Margaret Clapp Library, discussing Russian society, culture, politics and the effects of the war in Ukraine.

Wellesley College

Davis Museum Schedules Fall Opening Celebration

The Davis Museum at Wellesley College celebrates its fall exhibitions, 'Excavating Antioch' and 'Shi: Stories in Stone,' Thursday, Sept. 24 from 5-8 p.m., with a free public reception, remarks at 5:30 p.m. and refreshments.

The Swellesley Report

Bach Vespers Cantata 77 Planned for Sunday

Wellesley Hills Congregational Church presents Bach Vespers Cantata 77 Sunday, Sept. 27 at 4 p.m. at Wallace Chapel, 207 Washington St.; admission by free-will offering.

The Swellesley Report

Springfield Tops Wellesley in Five-Set Volleyball Thriller

Springfield College defeated Wellesley 3-2 in a five-set women's volleyball match Tuesday, Sept. 22, dropping Wellesley to 6-3 overall and 0-1 in NEWMAC play.

Springfield College Athletics

Wellesley College Tennis Sweeps Salve Regina, 7-0

Wellesley College tennis swept Salve Regina 7-0 Tuesday, Sept. 22 at the Amy Batchelor Tennis Courts, winning all three doubles matches and all six singles matches.

Wellesley College Athletics

Cambridge Rindge & Latin Shuts Out Wellesley Boys Soccer

Cambridge Rindge & Latin beat Wellesley 1-0 Tuesday, Sept. 22, handing the Raiders their first loss of the season; Wellesley visits Natick Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m.

MaxPreps

Temple Beth Elohim Offers Online Caregiver Support Session

Temple Beth Elohim hosts 'Soul Care for the Caregiver' online Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 7-8:15 p.m., exploring mindfulness and Jewish wisdom for caregivers, led by Liz Kopin, MD.

Temple Beth Elohim

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