Wellesley brief: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Archived edition, published Tuesday, November 3, 2026. See today's Wellesley page.

Babson women's soccer rallies from two goals down to win NEWMAC quarterfinal in overtime.

From Wellesley News

• Obituary notices for two Wellesley residents. This week's notices remembered Anita Carol Brickett, 88, and Richard O. Hansen, 91, who died at home on October 29 surrounded by family, on what would have been his 91st birthday.Wellesley News
• Wellesley polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wellesley polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 3 for in-person voting in the 2026 State Election, the town announced.Wellesley News

Today in Wellesley

• Unofficial state election results posted. The town posted unofficial results for the November 3, 2026 state election on its website after polls closed at 8 p.m.Town of Wellesley
• Babson women's soccer wins OT thriller over Wheaton. Junior Josie Lee scored three minutes into overtime as sixth-seeded Babson rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat third-seeded Wheaton 3-2 in a NEWMAC women's soccer tournament quarterfinal.Babson Athletics
• Babson volleyball sweeps Clark for fourth win in a row. Senior Hailey Fouche and sophomore Liberty May each had nine kills as No. 22 Babson swept Clark University 25-17, 25-14, 25-19 in NEWMAC play Tuesday night.Babson Athletics
• Babson hockey partners on mental health events this week. Led by senior goaltender Mason Rosado, Babson men's ice hockey is teaming with Babson Wellness & Prevention Services on a pair of mental health and suicide prevention events this week.Babson Athletics
• Wellesley College field hockey advances to NEWMAC semifinals. No. 3 seed Wellesley College field hockey defeated No. 6 Springfield 2-1 in the NEWMAC first round Tuesday night at Butler Stadium.Wellesley College Athletics
• Wellesley College soccer falls to WPI in shootout. No. 4 seed WPI beat No. 5 seed Wellesley College 3-1 on penalties after a scoreless game in the NEWMAC women's soccer quarterfinals at H. Carr Field.Wellesley College Athletics
• Wellesley College volleyball falls to Emerson in four. Wellesley College volleyball lost to Emerson 3-1 (25-18, 21-25, 25-13, 25-11) in NEWMAC play Tuesday night at Dorothy Towne Fieldhouse.Wellesley College Athletics
• Wellesley High girls volleyball lands in D1 tournament bracket. Wellesley High girls volleyball learned its tournament fate Tuesday, earning the 8 seed in Division 1 and drawing Attleboro in the round of 32, according to Wellesley Sports Blitz.Wellesley Sports Blitz
• Wellesley High field hockey gets No. 13 seed, hosts Wachusett. Wellesley High field hockey drew the 13 seed in Division 1 and will host Wachusett in the round of 32, Wellesley Sports Blitz reported.Wellesley Sports Blitz
• Patch covers Election Day turnout in Wellesley. Wellesley Patch reported that polls were open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday for residents voting in state and federal races.Wellesley Patch
• MetroWest Daily News: MacAusland pleads not guilty in children's deaths. MetroWest Daily News reported a Wellesley woman accused of killing her two children was ordered held without bail after pleading not guilty at her Norfolk Superior Court arraignment Tuesday.MetroWest Daily News

Coming up

• Wed, Nov 4: Early release day at Wellesley High and Middle School. Wellesley High School and Wellesley Middle School dismiss early on Wednesday, November 4, according to the district calendar.Wellesley Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Advisory Committee meets Wednesday. The Wellesley Advisory Committee holds its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., per the town calendar.Town of Wellesley
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:30 a.m.: Snuggle Up Storytime returns to the Fells branch. Wellesley Free Library hosts its weekly baby and toddler storytime at the Fells branch at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.Wellesley Free Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:30 a.m.: All-ages storytime at the Main library. Wellesley Free Library hosts an all-ages storytime with songs and fingerplays in the Wakelin Room, followed by free play time, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.Wellesley Free Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:30 a.m.: Virtual 50+ Job Seekers group covers resumes. The library's 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets by Zoom Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with this week's topic on resumes.Wellesley Free Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 p.m.: High schoolers get early-release drop-in at library. The library opens the Wakelin Room to grades 9-12 for study space and snacks during Wednesday's early release, from 1 to 3 p.m.Wellesley Free Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Tech Time offered in Jackie's Room. Wellesley Free Library hosts drop-in Tech Time help for adults in Jackie's Room from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.Wellesley Free Library
• Thu, Nov 5: Early release day for preK-5 parent conferences. Wellesley elementary schools hold early release Thursday, November 5, for preK-5 parent-teacher conferences, per the district calendar.Wellesley Public Schools
• Thu, Nov 5, 2:30 p.m.: Library offers Social Worker Hour. Wellesley Free Library hosts a drop-in Social Worker Hour at the Main library Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Wellesley Free Library
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Arnold Lecture brings David Tuch and Dick Lehr. The library's Arnold Lecture series hosts David Tuch in conversation with Dick Lehr in the Wakelin Room Thursday at 7 p.m.Wellesley Free Library
• Thu, Nov 5, 10:00 a.m.: Wellesley Writers' Circle meets for session three. The library's Wellesley Writers' Circle continues its series with session three Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon in the Arnold Room.Wellesley Free Library
• Fri, Nov 6, 8:00 a.m.: Climate Action Committee meets in hybrid session. Wellesley's Climate Action Committee holds a hybrid meeting Friday from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the Juliani Room at 525 Washington Street.Town of Wellesley
• Fri, Nov 6, 12:00 p.m.: Sustainability summit convenes at Babson's Olin Hall. The Greater Needham-Wellesley Sustainability Summit runs Friday from noon to 5 p.m. at Olin Hall on the Babson College campus.Town of Wellesley
• Fri, Nov 6, 11:15 a.m.: Historical Society offers tour of Revolution exhibit. The Wellesley Historical Society leads a guided tour of its 'A Time of Revolution' exhibition Friday at 11:15 a.m.Wellesley Historical Society
• Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 p.m.: Chabad holds Kabalat Shabbat service. Wellesley Weston Chabad hosts its Kabalat Shabbat service Friday from 6 to 7 p.m.Wellesley Weston Chabad
• Sat, Nov 7, 10:30 a.m.: Chabad holds Shabbat service and kiddush lunch. Wellesley Weston Chabad hosts Shabbat service followed by a kiddush lunch Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Wellesley Weston Chabad
• Sat, Nov 7: Babson gallery opens 'The Imprint of Objects' artist talk. Babson's Hollister Gallery hosts an artist talk and reception for 'The Imprint of Objects' in November, per the college's events listing.Babson College
• Sun, Nov 8, 1:30 p.m.: Wellesley Society of Artists hosts marine painter Don Demers. The Wellesley Society of Artists presents an artist demonstration with Don Demers, 'The Breaking Sea,' in the library's Wakelin Room Sunday at 1:30 p.m.Wellesley Free Library
• Sun, Nov 8, 9:30 a.m.: Chabad Hebrew School holds weekly session. Wellesley Weston Chabad's Hebrew School meets Sunday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.Wellesley Weston Chabad
• Mon, Nov 9, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee preps for Special Town Meeting. The Wellesley School Committee meets Monday, November 9 at 6 p.m. at Wellesley High School to prepare for Fall Special Town Meeting.Wellesley Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 11: Veterans Day closes Wellesley schools and offices. Wellesley Public Schools and town offices are closed Wednesday, November 11 for Veterans Day.Wellesley Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 17, 11:00 p.m.: Retirement board volunteer applications due Nov. 17. The Wellesley Retirement Board is seeking a Fifth Member for a three-year term starting January 1, 2027; applications are due November 17.Town of Wellesley

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