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What's up Wellesley! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Wellesley speed up air conditioning for its hottest schools?
  • What Wellesley's 43 Tree City years say about its urban forest.

Also on today's calendar: Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Emily Mathis, Singer-Songwriter Julie Silver & B'nai Torah MetroWest and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 72 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: A morning t-storm or two, temps: high: 77, low: 63.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• School air conditioning project acceleration backers buoyed by Permanent Building Committee session (theswellesleyreport.com) — Wellesley officials are weighing whether to speed up installing air conditioning at Bates, Fiske, Schofield, and the Middle School, currently slated for summer 2028. The Permanent Building Committee discussed costs, electrical upgrades, permitting hurdles, and political logistics, while residents pressed for an accelerated, health-focused timeline that better protects students and educators during hot school days.
   

• Citizen Forester, Fall 2026 (mass.gov subscription) — Wellesley is recognized for 43 consecutive years as a Tree City USA community, underscoring its long-term commitment to urban trees. A statewide forestry newsletter explains new mapping tools for identifying burdened areas, highlights grants and research on tree equity, and lists upcoming forestry webinars and conferences that could inspire local advocates to further strengthen Wellesley's urban forest.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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