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In today's newsletter:

  • See what Wellesley homes sold for at summer's end
  • Can Babson's red‑hot offense stay perfect at home on Wednesday?
  • How Wellesley's CPT pause is reshaping options for international students

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 70, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Very warm with sunny spells, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wellesley residential property sales for Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2026 (theswellesleyreport.com) — Several Wellesley homes changed hands between Aug. 31 and Sept. 2, with sale prices ranging from about $1.31 million on Fenmere Avenue to $4 million on Valley Road. The data, drawn from the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, offers a snapshot of current neighborhood values for buyers, sellers, and curious residents tracking the local housing market.
   

• Women's Soccer Hosts Framingham State on Wednesday Afternoon (babsonathletics.com) — Babson women's soccer, playing right here in Wellesley, hosts Framingham State on Wednesday as the Beavers ride a three-game unbeaten streak and dominant defensive stretch. Local fans can watch standout scorer Lee chase a fourth straight game with a goal and see if Babson can extend its perfect home record when striking first.
   

• Wellesley pauses off-campus work authorization for international students (thewellesleynews.com) — Wellesley College has indefinitely paused off-campus Curricular Practical Training for international students on F-1 visas, leaving many unsure how they'll meet experiential learning requirements or secure internships. Students describe feeling heartbroken and confused as federal guidance tightens, while campus leaders debate how transparent the administration has been and what support options remain, including limited pre-OPT and new funded internships.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Wellesley. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Needham

  • Traveling Meals Revolving Fund Seeks Potential Refresh (needhamlocal.org)
  • Little League reflections reveal need to 'keep sports about kids' (omaha.com)
  • RainCastle Named September Finalist in DesignRush Best Website Designs (natlawreview.com)

Wayland

  • 3 New Businesses, Public-Space Upgrades Planned At Wayland Town Center (patch.com)

Dedham

  • James R Billotte, 1953-2026 (theweektoday.com)
  • Man Claims He 'Went Blind' After Taking GLP-1 Medication and Reveals First Sign of Sight Loss (pulptastic.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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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