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Also check out Wellesley Weston Lifetime Learning Fall Session Starts September 14! on the Wellesley Patch calendar

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Morning Wellesley! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Wellesley stacks up among America's richest suburbs
  • See where Wellesley High landed in Boston's new school rankings

Also on today's calendar: Wellesley Weston Lifetime Learning Fall Session Starts September 14! and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 72, low: 51.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here are the 10 wealthiest suburbs in America (myrtlebeachonline.com) — Wellesley ranks as the Boston area's wealthiest suburb and 12th in the nation, with average household income topping $367,000 and home values around $2.1 million. The ranking, based on federal survey data, highlights Wellesley's college‑town character and high housing costs while comparing it with other affluent communities from Scarsdale to Silicon Valley.
   

• What Are the Top Public High Schools in Greater Boston? (wror.com) — Wellesley High School has been named one of Greater Boston's top public high schools in Boston magazine's latest rankings, which analyze MCAS performance, enrollment, and class sizes. The list compares 148 schools across the region, using state education data and independent statistical analysis to show how Wellesley stacks up academically and demographically against neighboring communities.
   

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  • Lifetime posted a job opening for Kids Team Member in Newton. Apply here.
  • Cozymeal, Inc. posted a job opening for Chef/Culinary Instructor, Newton, MA in Newton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wellesley here.

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  • How 1,109 acres of key land in Dover and Westwood became protected (wickedlocal.com)

Ok Wellesley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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