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theswellesleyreport. com > 2026 > 06 > happy-100th-to-wellesleys-helen-belitsos

Happy 100th to Wellesley's Helen Belitsos, a Morses Pond neighborhood fixture

2+ hour, 41+ min ago  (174+ words) On May 31, longtime Wellesley resident Helen Belitsos celebrated her 100th birthday, marking a century of a life filled with dedication, professional success, and deep community roots. In addition to her deep roots in town, Helen is widely known for her sharp…...

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theswellesleyreport. com > 2026 > 06 > letter-to-the-editor-23

YMCA thanks Juniors for help keeping programs open to all

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (159+ words) June 26, 2026 by admin On behalf of the West Suburban YMCA, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club for awarding us a generous grant to support financial assistance for YMCA programs benefiting Wellesley…...

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theswellesleyreport. com > 2026 > 06 > son-arrested-after-father-fatally-stabbed-at-wellesley-park

Son arrested after father fatally stabbed at Wellesley park

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (164+ words) Wellesley Police shortly before 6pm on Thursday responded to a 911 call about a man suffering from an apparent stab wound or wounds near Phillips Park off of Washington Street and near the Brook Path. The 58-year-old victim was transported to Newton-Wellesley…...

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theswellesleyreport. com > 2026 > 06 > fatal-stabbing-near-wellesley-park-under-investigation-suspect-arrested

Fatal stabbing near Wellesley park under investigation; suspect arrested

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (168+ words) The Swellesley Report Wellesley Police shortly before 6pm on Thursday responded to a 911 call about a man suffering from an apparent stab wound near Phillips Park off of Washington Street and near the Brook Path. The 58-year-old victim was transported to…...

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theswellesleyreport. com > 2026 > 06 > author-visits-in-wellesley-early-summer-2026

Author visits in Wellesley'early summer 2026

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (298+ words) Wellesley is fortunate enough to draw multiple authors and speakers to town each month who are knowledgable across a wide range of subjects, and who visit to connect with audiences and promote their work. Attending such an event is a…...

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theswellesleyreport. com > 2026 > 06 > community-meeting-on-wfd-master-plan-is-june-25th

Community Meeting on Wellesley Fire Department master plan is June 25th

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (242+ words) An announcement from the Town of Wellesley: Residents are encouraged to attend a community meeting on Thursday, June 25 from 6: 30 p. m. to 8: 30 p. m. to give input on the recently completed Wellesley Fire Department (WFD) Master Plan. The meeting will be held in-person in…...

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theswellesleyreport. com > 2026 > 06 > wellesley-police-advanced-training-addressing-health-concerns

Wellesley police & fire department updates: Community support during a horrific April; Advanced training; Addressing health concerns

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (471+ words) The Wellesley police and fire chiefs shared quarterly updates during the June 16 Select Board meeting, covering everything from hiring and training to the recent double homicide (see Wellesley Media recording about 38 minutes in for full briefing). Police Chief Scott Whittemore…...

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theswellesleyreport. com > 2026 > 06 > wellesley-charity-news-middle-school-reading-rally-raises-22k-for-jimmy-fund-8th-graders-school-supplies-drive-a-success-doctor-wins-new-england-emmy

Wellesley charity news_ Middle School "Reading Rally" raises $22k for Jimmy Fund; 8th graders" school supplies drive a success; Doctor wins New England Emmy

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (264+ words) The Swellesley Report Wellesley charity news: Middle School "Reading Rally" raises $22k for Jimmy Fund; 8th graders" school supplies drive a success; Doctor wins New England Emmy The latest Wellesley charity & nonprofit news: Recently, around 125 sixth graders from the Wellesley Middle School…...

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theswellesleyreport. com > 2026 > 06 > tuition-rates-for-wellesley-private-schools-2026-27

Tuition rates for Wellesley private schools, 2026-27

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (434+ words) Wellesley, Mass. is home to four private schools'Dana Hall; St. John School; Star Academy; and Tenacre Country Day School. Most schools have posted their 2026-2027 tuition rates, which range from $13, 850/year for St. John School on up to $79, 925 for boarding students…...

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theswellesleyreport. com > 2026 > 06 > after-10-years-at-wellesley-hs-evolutions-program-to-take-a-pause

After 10+ years at Wellesley HS, Evolutions program to take a pause

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (441+ words) In an update last week to the School Committee, Principal Jamie Chisum broke the news that due to low enrollment, the Evolutions program would not run during the 2026-2027 school year. Only 12 students signed up, a far cry from the program's…...

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