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Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Wellesley
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- 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, 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.: 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.: 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, 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
- Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Library class teaches maps and ride-share apps. Wellesley Free Library offers a class on using map, transit and ride-share apps in Jackie's Room on Nov. 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.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: Elementary schools dismiss early for conferences Nov. 5. Wellesley's PreK-5 schools have an early release Thursday, Nov. 5 for parent-teacher conferences, per the district calendar.Wellesley Public Schools
- 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
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Past briefings
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — Babson women's soccer rallies from two goals down to win NEWMAC quarterfinal in overtime
- Monday, November 2, 2026 — Wellesley News published obituary notices for two residents who died this week: Anita Carol Brickett, 88, and Richard O
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 — Zoning board presses for missing safety data before deciding fate of 19-unit Washington Street project
- Saturday, October 31, 2026 — Babson hockey ties Saint Michael's 5-5 in opener
- Friday, October 30, 2026 — Wellesley School Committee approves $96.9 million fiscal 2027 budget with new special education hires