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Early voting for Nov. 3 election starts Oct. 17

September 25, 2026

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Wellesley Issues Official Warrant for November 3 State Election

The town has posted the signed warrant for the November 3 State Election, when voters will choose state and federal officials. In-person early voting at Town Hall, 525 Washington Street, begins Saturday, October 17, with weekday hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and evening voting until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 29. The last day to register is Saturday, October 24, at 5 p.m., and Election Day polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Town of Wellesley

Ballot order drawing set for Precinct G special election

The Town of Wellesley holds a ballot order drawing Friday, September 25, at 10 a.m. at Town Hall for candidates seeking a Precinct G Town Meeting vacancy.

Town of Wellesley

Town seeks resident input on Wellesley Square improvement project

Wellesley officials launched an online survey gathering feedback on traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and streetscape amenities in the Wellesley Square corridor.

Town of Wellesley

WPS posts collective-bargaining update

Wellesley Public Schools launched a public website Thursday sharing negotiation details, including an updated global settlement proposal presented to the Wellesley Educators Association on September 16.

Wellesley Public Schools

Wellesley Free Library Poetry Book Club meets

The Poetry Book Club meets Friday, September 25, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Blue Room at the Main Library.

Wellesley Free Library

ArtWellesley painting class begins at the Warren Building

The six-week Introduction to Painting class with Pilar Figueira begins Friday, September 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellesley Recreation Center; registration is open.

ArtWellesley

Live acoustic music at Lockheart tonight

Lockheart Restaurant hosts live music Friday from 8 to 11 p.m. in its downstairs lounge at 102 Central Street.

Lockheart Restaurant

Wellesley girls soccer rolls past Natick

Wellesley defeated Natick 4-1 on Thursday, bouncing back after its previous loss.

MaxPreps

Library offers Friday streaming-TV introduction

An introduction to streaming TV runs Friday, September 25, from 10 to 11 a.m. in Jackie's Room at the Main Library.

Wellesley Free Library

Baby Sign program at the Main Library

Baby Sign meets Friday, September 25, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Tootsie-Roll Storytime Room at the Main Library.

Wellesley Free Library

Fells Branch hosts story and craft for children

FELLS Story and Craft runs Friday, September 25, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Wellesley Free Library's Fells Branch.

Wellesley Free Library

Temple Beth Elohim holds Sukkot festival dinner

A Shabbat and Sukkot dinner with learning and conversation runs Friday, September 25, from 7:15 to 9 p.m. at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road; fee is $25-$45 on a sliding scale.

Temple Beth Elohim

WHS welcomes new and incoming families Friday morning

Wellesley High School hosts a welcome meeting for Grade 9 and new-to-WHS families Friday, September 25, from 9 to 10 a.m. in the auditorium, with administrators and the PTSO.

Wellesley Public Schools

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