Senator Ross Announces Fall Internship Opportunities

All interested students are encouraged to apply.

Board of Health Votes to Approve Mental Health Contracts

This week's Board of Health agenda is jam-packed. Will you attend the meeting?

Wheeling and Dealing on Beacon Hill

The weekly roundup from State House News Service.

Linden Street Closed Friday for Paving

Traffic will be detoured on Central Street through Wellesley Square.

Wellesley Scholarship Foundation to Hand Out Awards

Lyn Evans, President of Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs will be presenting the scholarship award to the recipients on behalf of the Wellesley Square Merchants Association in the Great Hall at the Wellesley Town Hall.

Wellesley Memorial Day Ceremony May 30

Ceremonies will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery and the war memorial.

Should Wellesley Follow Somerville’s Lead on Relaxed Immigration Enforcement?

Somerville’s mayor is expected to limit the holding of undocumented immigrants by police.

Wellesley Voters Approve $3.4M Override, Washington St. Property

Citizens approved the measure during a special election Tuesday.

Wellesley Voters to Decide on $3.4M Budget Override

Voters will also decide on the purchase of a property at 494 Washington St.

Volunteers Needed to Place Flags on Veterans' Graves at Woodlawn Cemetery

Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Stanley Spear at sspear@westsuburbanveterans.com.

Wellesley Memorial Day Ceremony Set for May 30

Events will be held at the Wellesley War Memorial and Woodlawn Cemetery.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

Special Election Set for May 20

Two questions will be presented to voters on one ballot.

Wellesley Awarded $124K to Fix Potholes

The 2014 Pothole and Winter Recovery Program awarded $40 million for cities and towns across the state.

Wellesley Town Meeting 2014

Town Meeting will be held Mon., March 31

Wellesley Librarians Want New Contract

The librarians will meet with town officials Tuesday.

MetroWest Visitors Bureau Joins Creative Economy Network

“With our large network of arts and culture organizations--for-profit and nonprofit--the MetroWest Visitors Bureau is excited about this opportunity to connect them with the resources and strategies of the statewide Creative Economy Network."

$25 Fine Possible for Unregistered Dog Owners

Annual renewals are due April 1.

Radio Personality Unknowingly Wins Election Tuesday Night

Howie Carr will represent some of you at Town Meeting over the next three years.

Kelley Wins School Committee Race

Preliminary election results in from Town Clerk’s office.

Get Ready For The Town Election

Wellesley's polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 4.

Joe Kennedy Announces Re-election Bid

Kennedy's seat is up for re-election this fall.

State Task Force Lays Out 44 Recommendations to Curb Gun Violence

The Massachusetts Coalition to End Gun Violence issued a report Monday calling for stricter gun laws in the Commonwealth.

Nomination Papers Now Available for 2014 State Elections

The Massachusetts primary is set for Sept. 9.

Creem Named State Senator of the Year

Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers says Creem has "a long history of making sure that individuals with intellectual disabilities are well-represented in the Senate."

Newton Chosen for Medicinal Pot Dispensary

The state's Department of Public Health announced Friday morning the 20 applicants that will be receiving medicinal marijuana licenses to operate in Massachusetts.

Poll: Coakley Leads Baker in Mass. Governor's Race

She also has a lead over Republican candidate Mark Fisher, according to the survey.

Income Taxes 2014: When Will IRS Begin Accepting Returns?

Last October's government shutdown has affected filing dates — so the Internal Revenue Service says it won't process tax returns before Jan. 31.

Pot Shop Decisions Due This Week

The state is expected to winnow its list of more than 100 applicants to as many as 35 licensed medical marijuana operations.

Wellesley Resident to Run for Treasurer, Receiver General of Massachusetts

Town business owner Mike Heffernan hopes to better protect tax dollars, keep state pension system secure, increase economic competitiveness and ensure robust investment in public education.

Patrick Announces Plan to Clean Up State's Child Welfare Department

The announcement comes months after a five-year-old Fitchburg boy went missing.

Do You Agree That Massachusetts is One of the Best States?

A story published Friday on Politico ranked the Bay State as fifth in the nation.

Playtex Announces Huge Pacifier Holder Clip Recall

Playtex has received 99 reports of the holder cracking or breaking.

Safety Group Calls for New Primary Seat Belt Law in Massachusetts

The Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety is looking for the state to pass Senate Bill 1115 to help increase safety on the roads.

State Workers Sent Home Ahead of Midweek Storm

Patrick sent the workers home to help with what he said will be a tough evening commute.

Greater Boston Needs Thousands of New Homes to Keep Economy on Track

About 435,000 new units would comprise mostly multifamily homes and be located primarily in urban areas by the year 2040.

Patrick, Keating: Not So Fast on New Flood Maps

Markey Critical of E-Cigarette Use During Golden Globes

The Massachusetts Senator and three other Democratic senators sent a letter to NBCUniverisal and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Gov's Climate Change Plan Includes $50M For Backup Power, Seawalls

Gov. Deval Patrick announced a multi-part plan to address "current and future" impacts from climate change on the Bay State.

Bedford Company Tasked to Fix State Health Insurance Site

The news that only one person is reviewing the site does not please some critics.