95-year-old Green Hall reopens after renovation

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Green Hall Reopens at Wellesley College After Year-Long Closure

Wellesley College's 95-year-old Green Hall, a hub for the humanities and the base of the Galen Stone Tower, has reopened for the fall 2026 semester after a year-long closure. The renovations replaced the fire alarm, sprinkler system, pipes and smoke detectors and added recessed LED lights in the corridors. The work is part of a critical repairs initiative the Board of Trustees funded in 2022 with $125 million from the endowment. During the closure, language departments moved across campus, many to the modular complex known as the Mods, and some professors said the move hurt their work and students' access to resources.

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Advisory Committee Meets Tonight on School AC, Warrant Articles

The Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall at Town Hall, 525 Washington St. It will review Special Town Meeting warrant articles on school air conditioning funding, Planning Board salaries and the Comprehensive Plan.

Town of Wellesley

Municipal Light Board Meets This Afternoon

The Municipal Light Board meets Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Kingsley Boardroom. The town posted an amended agenda on Sept. 28.

Town of Wellesley

PAWS Preschool Holds Back-to-School Night Tonight

The P.A.W.S. Preschool program at Wellesley Public Schools welcomes district parents and caregivers to Back to School Night Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 6 to 7 p.m.

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Last Day to See Eddie Bruckner Exhibit at Wellesley Library

Today is the final day to see "The Familiar Reimagined: Artwork by Eddie Bruckner," which explores everyday culture and landmarks. It has been on view at the Wellesley Free Library since Sept. 3.

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Halverson Lecture on Women and Modern Architecture Today

Kathleen James-Chakraborty gives the 2026 Halverson Lecture Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m. in Collins Cinema at Wellesley College. She will discuss women's roles in the history of modern architecture.

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Drop-In Ceramics Studio at Temple Beth Elohim Today

Temple Beth Elohim offers a drop-in ceramics studio Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 10 Bethel Road, featuring clay hand-building and finishing techniques.

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Babson Speaker Series Features JA Worldwide CEO Tonight

Asheesh Advani, president and CEO of JA Worldwide, speaks at Babson's eTower Wednesday Speaker Series Sept. 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Van Winkle C2 Common Room.

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No. 20 Babson Volleyball Beats Wellesley in Four Sets

No. 20 Babson defeated Wellesley 3–1 Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse. Wellesley won the second set before Babson took the next two.

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Brookline JV Field Hockey Visits Wellesley Today

Brookline's junior varsity field hockey team plays at Wellesley Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 4:15 p.m.

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Temple Beth Elohim Hosts Talk on Faith Communities and Justice Tonight

Temple Beth Elohim's Racial Justice Initiative hosts a hybrid conversation with Elder Mark Scott and Rabbi Philip Sherman Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. They will discuss faith-community coalitions and justice work, including gun-violence prevention.

Temple Beth Elohim

Land's Sake Open Farmyard This Afternoon

Land's Sake Farm offers free, weather-dependent activities for young children and caregivers Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Kids can visit the goats and chickens and explore the Education Garden.

Land's Sake

Garden Storytime at Fells Branch Library This Morning

The Wellesley Free Library holds FELLS Garden Storytime at its Fells Branch Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

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Online Email Excellence Class Tonight

The library's online Email Excellence class runs Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. It covers inbox organization, filters, folders and unsubscribing from unwanted email.

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