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🌱 Patch AM: Which 2025 Wellesley moments made this must-see photo roundup?
And on the Wellesley Patch calendar - 2026 Discover Boating New England Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive

Hello Wellesley! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which 2025 Wellesley moments made this must-see photo roundup?
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Discover Boating New England Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in Wellesleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Wellesleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Sunshine and breezy, with a high of 28 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 31, low: 20.
- Sunday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 28 and low of 8 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2025 in Wellesley, through pictures (theswellesleyreport.com) — Wellesley residents can look back on 2025 through a rich gallery of local photos capturing everything from July Jubilation and Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend to school milestones, protests, and Town Hall’s reopening. The piece highlights community traditions, sports victories, and everyday moments, and invites neighbors to keep sharing their own images of town life.
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📸 Around Wellesley
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wellesley
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- Baby Storytime
Tootsie-Roll Storytime Room , Main Library , Wellesley
9:30 am - Big Blue Blocks
Tootsie-Roll Storytime Room , Main Library , Wellesley
11:30 am - Fiber Craft Club : 4th - 8th
Wakelin Room , Main Library , Wellesley
3:15 pm - Sprouts Storybook Theater
Church of Our Saviour , 25 Monmouth St , Brookline
3:00 pm - Horsin' Around Improv
Church of Our Saviour , 25 Monmouth St , Brookline
4:45 pm - Stitch Club
Commons , Main Library , Wellesley
5:00 pm - Snuggle Up Storytime at HILLS
HILLS branch Hills- Full Branch, Hills Branch
10:30 am - Storytime at Main
Main Library Wakelin Room- Max Capacity,
10:30 am - 2026 Discover Boating New England Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive
415 Summer St , Boston
12:00 pm - 2026 New England Stamp Expo (Friday and Saturday Jan 9-10)
The Verve Hotel Boston Natick, Tapestry Collection by Hilton , 1360 Worcester St , Natick
9:00 am
Saturday January 3
Sunday January 4
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
Friday January 9
📣 Wellesley Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- First Fridays: Imagination Station
Dover, MA Calendar , 4 Springdale Avenue Room 217 , Dover
9:00 am - Weston AIC: Open Maker Hours
Weston Art and Innovation Center , 356 Boston Post Road , Weston
10:00 am - Super Awesome Fun Time
Community Room Dover Town Library , 56 Dedham St. , Dover
10:30 am - DELAYED OPENING --- The library is OPEN 1 - 6 p.m.
Weston Public Library - Closure , 87 School Street, Weston, MA, 02493
1:00 pm
Friday January 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Wellesley PatchAM possible:
- Kumon Math and Reading, Natick — (508) 433-6655
Stronger skills in Math and Reading, one step at a time! - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible! - Dependable Cleaners — (617) 471-1900
Discover the Dependable Difference! - Dogtopia of Dedham — (475) 338-3501
Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sweetgreen, Inc. posted a job opening for Wellesley - Shift Leader in Wellesley. Apply here.
- Youth Enrichment Brands posted a job opening for Music Instructor - Vocals in Natick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wellesley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dedham
- Variety of domestic birds beheaded and dumped, according to Dedham Animal Control (boston25news.com)
- Patriots Receive Positive News Prior To Regular Season Finale (nesn.com)
- Another One! New England Patriots Speak Out After Second Player Christian Barmore Faces Criminal Charges (theshaderoom.com)
Westwood
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-- The Patch AM Team
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