State moves toward final rules for MassBay surplus land
Sunday, July 12 — Wellesley Patch AM's Sunday newsletter raised discussion of how a proposed fire station could reshape the town's North 40 property and its community gardens, per Wellesley Patch. ("🌱 Patch AM: How could a new fire station reshape Wellesley's North 40 and gardens?", Wellesley Patch, https://patch.com/massachusetts/wellesley)
Sunday, July 12 — Sara Campbell's Wellesley shop held a sidewalk sale tied to its "July Jubilation" promotion over the weekend, according to The Swellesley Report. ("Sara Campbell Wellesley July Jubilation Sidewalk Sale," The Swellesley Report, https://theswellesleyreport.com/2026/07/sara-campbell-sidewalk-sale/)
Monday, July 13 — The Wellesley Free Library's Main Library parking lot entered a construction period that will run July through September, and the library said parking may be limited for the duration. The library's Hills Branch is also mid-renovation, according to a project update posted to the library's site.
Monday, July 13 — The library reminded patrons that all three branches will be closed on Sundays through September 13 as part of its summer schedule.
Monday, July 13 — Wellesley Public Schools said registration for the 2026-27 school year is open for new students entering kindergarten through grade 12. Children who turn five on or before August 31, 2026, are eligible to register for kindergarten.
Monday, July 13 — Wellesley remembered longtime residents Martin Carey and Philip Crimmings Riley in obituary notices published this week, according to Legacy.com listings.
Monday, July 13 — State officials are preparing to post final regulations governing surplus public land designated for housing, a category that includes MassBay Community College's Oakland Street property in Wellesley, according to The Swellesley Report, a story also flagged in Wellesley Patch's Monday newsletter. ("State set to post final regulations on surplus land designated for housing like that at MassBay in Wellesley," The Swellesley Report, https://theswellesleyreport.com/2026/07/state-set-to-post-final-regulations-on-surplus-land-designated-for-housing-like-that-at-massbay-in-wellesley/; "🌱 Patch AM: How could new state surplus-land rules reshape MassBay's Oakland Street property?", Wellesley Patch, https://patch.com/massachusetts/wellesley)
Tuesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m. — The library's Wakelin Room hosts Storytime at Main, part of its ongoing children's programming.
Tuesday, July 14, 1 p.m. — The library offers "AI for Beginners," an introductory adult program in the Wakelin Room.
Tuesday, July 14, 5 p.m. — Tweens and kids can join "Crazy for the Classics" online via Zoom.
Tuesday, July 14, 7 p.m. — Bestselling author Karin Slaughter joins a virtual library talk, "Small Towns and Big Secrets."
Tuesday, July 14, 7 p.m. — Rita Parisi presents "The Women of '76" in the Wakelin Room, a program open to adults and all ages.