Watertown Police Get Some Love from the Boston Bruins, the Red Sox and ...

... from a local embroidering business who made a special rush order.

Boston Bruins players wanted to honor the heroes of the capturing of the Boston Marathon Bombing suspect by donning baseball hats emblazoned with the Watertown Police Department. Only problem: the WPD didn't have baseball hats.  No problemnow: all you need is a generous and speedy embroiderer.  The call came in Saturday morning and the hats needed to be ready for the game that started at 12:30 p.m. "We called Three Twins Productions," said Watertown Police Lt. Michael Lawn. "They were able to make the hats within an hour." Vinny, Mike and Tom Gilarde, owners of the business on Calvin Road in Watertown, whipped up the hats and donated them. "It's another example of the community coming together," Lawn said.  The Bruins players wore hats …

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Are You Excited For The NHL to Come Back?

There's going to be NHL hockey this season after all. Are you excited to watch some games or could you care less?

  The National Hockey League lockout tentatively came to an end over the weekend, which means that before long we'll be seeing Boston Bruins action and beyond that, Stanley Cup playoffs. In the past 21 years, the NHL has seen four strikes or lockouts that disrupted all or parts of a season. Some may say that at least in the case of this particular league, it feels like there's been even more of them. Two years ago, Boston fans were anticipating their first Stanley Cup season in over three decades. More recently, the idled team has been something of an afterthought in a city that also has the Patriots, Red Sox and Celtics. Yes, many of us love the Bruins. We take pride in their Original Six status and the heroes of seasons past. But the NHL…

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 26

Sorry, Bruins fans.

Each morning, Wellesley Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, reminders and odd little ditties to help you organize your day. 1. The Boston Bruins will not repeat as Stanley Cup Champions. They lost last night to the Washington Capitals in overtime in their game 7 matchup 2-1. 2. The School Committee will interview Dr. Gerald Hill tonight beginning at 6:30. Hill is the second of three candidates to be interviewed for the position of superintendent.  3. In your internet travels, don't forget to take our poll on best flower shops in the area. 4. The Department of Public Works will continue to flush the hydrants through Friday.  5. Care to blog on Wellesley Patch? Let the editor know today.

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Marchand Meets the Masses [PHOTOS]

The Boston Bruins forward stopped by Old School Pizza to sign autographs this week.

Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand drew hundreds of people to downtown Wellesley Tuesday afternoon as he signed autographs and fans munched on pizza. Marchand was at Old School Pizza signing copies of his own brand’s sports gear. Bruins front-liner Gregory Campbell will be at the pizza shop Friday afternoon.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Oct. 7

Your daily roundup of news and events.

1.    This Sunday, Linden Square will host a “Super Hero Party” to benefit the Ellie Fund. (Batman and Spiderman are said to make an appearance.) Tickets are $10 per family in advance, and $15 at the door. The event is from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit www.elliefund.org to purchase tickets. 2.    The puck was dropped last night on the Boston Bruins’ new season. They began the game with a Stanley Cup ceremony, but they lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1. 3.    Remember when the Stanley Cup was in Wellesley? 4.    Hockey season could come to Wellesley when the town gets its new skating rink this winter. 5.    It was cold last night, but Wellesley will have an unseasonably warm weekend. The National Weather Service says today will be sunny with a high …

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PatchCast: Remembering 9/11, a New School and the Stanley Cup Comes to Town

A video roundup of the area's latest developments for Thursday, Sept. 8

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The Stanley Cup Makes A Surprise Visit

Construction workers kissed it, boys touched it, more than one person stood in awe and everyone wanted a photo as the legendary hardware visited The Cottage.

Builder Tony Cogliano was having a sandwich at the Linden Store when someone got a phone call, looked up and yelled to no one in particular, “the Stanley Cup’s at The Cottage.” “I ran down here and saw those two big, black Escalades parked here and I knew,” he said. School Committee Member Wendy Paul just happened to be having a quiet lunch at The Cottage with her brother visiting from New Hampshire when she saw the coveted hardware. Michael Eld and Tom Sardina got a text from their boss at the Wellesley Water and Sewer Department. “He was holding the cup,” Eld said. The two former Wellesley High School hockey players knew immediately where they would spend their lunch hour. And so it was that for an hour at The Cottage restaurant on …

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Wellesley Does Lunch with the Stanley Cup

Lord Stanley’s Cup made the rounds at The Cottage this afternoon.

The Boston Bruins’ championship parade continued this afternoon in Wellesley. Kim Jacobs, wife of team executive Vice President Charlie Jacobs, brought the Stanley Cup to The Cottage, her favorite restaurant, she said. Kim Jacobs said she’s still in awe of hockey’s top prize, even after four months. “It’s pretty amazing,” she said. “It got to the house this morning it pulled up, they pulled it out of the car and it still takes my breath away.”

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PatchCast: Bruins Camp, a Book Deal and Harry Potter Mania

A video roundup of the area's latest developments for Wednesday, July 13.

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Add Your Photos to the 'Bruins Rolling Rally' Gallery

Did you go to the parade? Send in your photos.

The Boston Bruins celebrated their Stanley Cup Championship with a massively-attended parade through Boston today. If you traveled in from Wellesley and got some photos, e-mail them to the editor at Bret.Silverberg@Patch.com or add them to this gallery.

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