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Coffee in hand, Wellesley? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which rising MIAA stars just showcased their skills in Wellesley?
  • Meet the Wellesley native who just topped Harvard Law's Class of 2026
  • See where Wellesley High School lands in 2026 STEM rankings.

Also on today's calendar: VFWA D18 MA Special Olympics Fun-raiser and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm; fog in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 8 boys standouts from the Class of 2027 MIAA Senior Showcase (basketballjournal.com) — A major boys basketball recruiting showcase just brought 38 rising MIAA seniors and dozens of Division 3 college coaches to Babson College in Wellesley. The event, now in its sixth year, is becoming a key summer stop for local players hoping to secure college roster spots and for fans tracking the region's next standouts.
   

• Fay Diploma winner Abigail Simon puts community and 'collective effort' above individual accolades (harvard.edu) — A standout Harvard Law graduate who grew up in Wellesley is crediting her hometown community, mentors, and classmates for helping her earn the school's top academic honors. She describes how formative classes, public-interest work, and strong friendships shaped her path, and she's now headed to Washington, D.C., for a series of prestigious clerkships focused on serving the public good.
   

• These are the best high schools in Mass. in 2026, according to U.S. News (boston.com) — Wellesley residents can take pride that Wellesley High School ranks 41st among STEM high schools nationwide in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 list. The piece highlights Boston Latin at the top in Massachusetts and showcases how many Bay State schools, including nearby Wayland and Lexington, are excelling in both general and STEM-focused rankings.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wellesley

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Other local events
    Thursday August 20
  • A Step Beyond Basics for iPads and iPhones - Newest Features - Tips & Tricks In-Person/Online
    Wellesley Free Library Jackie's Room, Main Library
    1:00 pm
  • Tumbling Toddlers: ages 1 -2
    Wellesley Free Library Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library
    3:30 pm
  • Tumbling Toddlers: ages 3 -4
    Wellesley Free Library Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library
    4:00 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • Friday Morning Book Group
    Wellesley Free Library Arnold Room, Main Library
    10:00 am
  • Imagnation Playtime
    Wellesley Free Library Tootsie-Roll Storytime Room, Main Library
    3:00 pm
  • Superhero Parents' Night Out →
    My Gym Wellesley, 34 Central St, Wellesley
    5:00 pm
    • Saturday August 22
  • Big Blue Blocks
    Wellesley Free Library Tootsie-Roll Storytime Room, Main Library
    9:00 am
  • End of Summer Ice Cream Party
    Wellesley Free Library Wakelin Room- Max Capacity, Main Library
    12:00 pm
  • Music at the Blissful
    Wellesley Free Library Main Library
    1:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Gymnastics Clinic-Back Walkovers and Kickovers →
    My Gym Wellesley, 34 Central St, Wellesley
    1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Why Some Wellesley Homes Sell Fast—And Others Don't: August 2026 Update —Matthew T. Coyle Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

Needham

  • Indian Community Celebrates Country's Independence (needhamlocal.org)
  • Skidmore men's soccer welcomes incoming recruiting class (skidmoreathletics.com)
  • Police Log: Driver and Passenger Extricated after Crash, Resident Reports Assault in Friend's Home, Vehicle Break-Ins (town.news)

Westwood

  • EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001213900-26-091046 (sec.gov)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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