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Good morning to you Wellesley! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What really happens at Wellesley's board and committee "retreats"?
  • Meet the two Wellesley girls already on New England's hockey radar
  • How high did Wellesley rank on America's wealthiest suburbs list?

Also on today's calendar: Coffee Bar Open House- Sunrise of Wayland Assisted Living and 9 more events.

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📰 News we're reading

• Why do Wellesley boards and committees hold retreats? (theswellesleyreport.com) — Wellesley's boards and committees have been holding summer "retreats" to set workplans and goals that will guide town policy through Fiscal Year 2027. These meetings, led by the Select Board and senior staff, outline priorities, assign liaisons, and shape long-term decisions, even though retreats aren't recorded by Wellesley Media and function as working meetings without public comment.
   

• 30 girls hockey prospects to watch among '11s in New England (hockeyjournal.com) — Two rising 2011-born hockey standouts hail from Wellesley, with defender Lyla DiPietro and forward Abigale Loring both earning spots at USA Hockey's National 15 Camp after strong showings at the Mass. Festival. The broader piece ranks 30 New England girls prospects, many headed into prep programs, and offers a snapshot of high-end regional talent college coaches will be watching closely.
   

• Palm Beach ranks among the wealthiest suburbs in the U.S. See list (miramarflnews.com) — Wellesley ranks among the nation's wealthiest suburbs, with average household income topping $367,000 and typical home values around $2.1 million, according to a new MoneyLion analysis. The list, led by Scarsdale, N.Y., and West University Place, Texas, underscores how affluent communities like Wellesley cluster near major metros such as Boston, New York, Houston, and San Francisco.
   

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