Wellesley Free Library parking lot construction begins, libraries closed for July 4 weekend
Thursday, July 2 — The Wellesley Municipal Light Plant issued a Peak Alert for July 2, urging residents to reduce electricity demand during the heat event. The town asked customers to turn up thermostats a few degrees, switch off electric vehicle chargers, and limit use of major appliances during peak hours. https://wellesleyma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2885
Thursday, July 2 — Construction is now underway on the Wellesley Free Library main branch parking lot, a project running through September 2026 that includes repaving and repairs. Parking at the Main Library will be limited for the duration of the work; the Hills Branch remains closed separately for renovations until fall. https://www.wellesleyma.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/2882
Thursday, July 2 — The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has approved an amendment to Wellesley's Flood Plain or Watershed Protection zoning bylaw. Copies of the updated zoning bylaws and map are available at the Town Clerk's Office, 525 Washington Street. https://wellesleyma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2881
Thursday, July 2 — Wellesley's state representative is at the center of a ballot-question transparency debate, per Wellesley Patch. The story is the lead item in this morning's Patch AM newsletter. https://patch.com/massachusetts/wellesley
Friday, July 3 – Sunday, July 5 — All three Wellesley Free Library branches — Main, Hills, and Fells — will be closed Thursday through Sunday for the Independence Day holiday weekend. The next scheduled programming at the Main Library resumes Tuesday, July 7, with Adult Craft To-Go Kits available all day and a "Listening to New England with Mel Allen" talk in the Wakelin Room from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, July 4 — The town is marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. All Wellesley municipal buildings and offices will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday. https://wellesleyma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2883
Tuesday, July 7 — The Wellesley Free Library resumes its summer program schedule after the holiday closure. Highlights include Storytime at the Main Library at 10:30 a.m. and the "Listening to New England with Mel Allen" evening talk at 7 p.m. in the Wakelin Room.
Tuesday, July 14 — The library's "The Women of '76 with Rita Parisi," a one-woman theatrical performance bringing to life true stories of women who played key roles during the American Revolution, is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Wakelin Room at the Main Library.