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In today's newsletter:
- How a Wellesley firm just landed a clean energy workforce grant
- Former Wellesley rabbi takes on major new role in Florida
Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Periods of snow, 1-3", with a high of 35 and low of 32 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 40, low: 24.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 41 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Boston Community Pediatrics honors Wellesley residents; Resident on Christopher's Haven board; Local firm gets clean energy workforce dev grant (theswellesleyreport.com) — Wellesley residents are in the spotlight as Boston Community Pediatrics honors founder Dr. Robyn Riseberg and her Wellesley parents for their support, while resident Bruce Taylor joins the Christopher’s Haven board. In addition, Wellesley-based Associated General Contractors secured a $40,000 clean energy workforce grant to launch a construction management pre-apprenticeship program for students and young adults. 
• Hamptons Rabbi Josh Franklin Joins Palm Beach Temple (danspapers.com) — A rabbi who once served at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley has been tapped to help lead a Reform congregation in Palm Beach Gardens starting in 2026. His Wellesley experience with creative programming, including “Shabbat on the Beach,” helped shape the innovative, musical approach he’ll now bring to his new Florida community.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sources of Strength ~ Hot Chocolate Event
Weston Middle School , 465 Wellesley St , Weston
8:00 am - All Together: Preschool Storytime
Bacon Free Library , 58 Eliot Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
10:00 am - Budding Bookworms
Children's Room Needham Free Public Library , 1139 Highland Avenue , Needham
10:00 am - Super Awesome Fun Time
Dover Town Library , 56 Dedham St. , Dover
10:30 am - Baby & Toddler Storytime with Ms. Haley
Children's Room Wayland Free Public Library , 5 Concord Rd. , Wayland
10:30 am - Monthly Memory Café
Library Community Room Needham Free Public Library , 1139 Highland Avenue , Needham
10:30 am - Meet with a Representative from Congresswoman Clark's office
Natick, MA Calendar , Community Senior Center 117 East Central Street , Natick
4:00 pm - Kids Coding Club - Fiero Code
Children's Room Needham Free Public Library , 1139 Highland Avenue , Needham
4:00 pm - Large House Review Committee Working Group Meeting (Hybrid)
Needham Calendar , Public Services Administration Building 500 Dedham Avenue , Needham
4:30 pm - Family Games Night!
Weston Public Library , 87 School Street , Weston
6:00 pm - It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Natick Farmer's Market The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, 01760, United States
7:30 pm - Third Annual All-Weston Art Exhibit
Weston Public Library , 87 School Street , Weston
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- One person was hospitalized after a fire in a downtown Framingham, MA apartment, which was contained by the building's sprinkler system.
8:54AM on Dec 22: One person was hospitalized for smoke inhalation after a fire at 75 Irving St. in downtown Framingham, MA. (Nextdoor )
- Wellesley Public Schools posted a job opening for Special Education Behavior Technician (K-12) - 1.0 FTE - SY 25/26 in Wellesley. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Natick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wellesley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Needham
- Aiden O'Donnell wins it for Wellesley boys ice hockey in OT over Brookline (masslive.com)
Newton
- Newton Bids Farewell To Longtime Library Director (patch.com)
Dedham
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