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Good morning Wellesley! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Chemical mixup at Wellesley restaurant sends three to hospital
  • Meet the freshman flyer already making waves for Wellesley cheer
  • Which Wellesley High music teacher just earned a national honor?

Also on today's calendar: Access Film Festival and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Sunday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
  • Monday: Some rain in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 3 hospitalized after cleaning chemicals accidentally mixed at Wellesley restaurant (boston25news.com) — Three people were hospitalized after cleaning chemicals were accidentally mixed in a dishwasher at a Wellesley restaurant, prompting an evacuation and hazmat response. Fire officials say everyone on-site was evaluated, the building has since been declared safe, and the restaurant is working with the Wellesley Health Department to review cleaning and food safety procedures before reopening.
   

2. Wellesley Athlete of the Week: Cheerleading's Angela Tsai (theswellesleyreport.com) — Wellesley readers are introduced to freshman cheerleader Angela Tsai, a flyer who's quickly become a standout for Wellesley Raider Cheer despite her fear of heights. She shares how supportive coaches and teammates help her tackle new stunts, while her coach praises her work ethic, focus, and upbeat personality that lift the whole squad at football games.
   

3. CMA Foundation Celebrates 10 Years Of Music Teachers Of Excellence Honoring The Nation's Top Music Educators - (cmaworld.com) — A Wellesley High School music teacher, Kevin McDonald, has been named one of the CMA Foundation's 2026 Music Teachers of Excellence, earning a $5,000 grant split between his classroom and personal use. Honored in Nashville alongside 29 other educators, he's recognized for using music to inspire students and build confidence, bringing national attention to Wellesley's music program.
   

4. Fire Academy Teaches Rescue Skills that Previously Required Out-of-State Class (town.news) — Wellesley firefighters recently joined colleagues from across Massachusetts for an intensive eight‑day Structural Collapse Rescue Technician course at the state Firefighting Academy, gaining advanced skills for rescuing people from collapsed buildings. Held at the Bridgewater campus, the free program teaches breaching concrete, stabilizing compromised structures, and handling large debris, helping local departments be better prepared for rare but high‑risk emergencies.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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