Today is a federal holiday.
Independence Day is observed every year on July 4. This year it happens to fall on a Wednesday, but all the same major federal holiday rules apply: Closed: Open:
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A video roundup of the area's latest developments for Tuesday, July 5.
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There's no doubt about it - Summer 2011 is officially here. Need more proof? Check the calendar - Independence Day is upon us! As such, we're looking for Wellesley residents to send us photos showing their best Fourth of July spirit, whether it be red, white and blue clothing or homemade decorations. Send us photos of your best Red, White and Blue pride in Wellesley for the Fourth of July Photo Project! Click "Add Photos” under the current photos or e-mail your photos to Wellesley Patch editor Bret Silverberg at Bret.Silverberg@Patch.com.
A roundup of venues to celebrate July 4th in the area this year.
When looking for things to do in town on for the Fourth of July this weekend, Wellesley residents might wonder where to catch a great display of that staple Independence Day activity: Fireworks. But while Wellesley reserves its fireworks display for Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend each May, there are plenty places to catch a great show. Several nearby communities will be hosting fireworks displays this weekend, according to a recent list on BostonCentral.com. Here are the close ones:
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Happy almost birthday, America!
1. There will be detours where Cedar Street meets Route 9 beginning tonight at 10 p.m. We'll have a full map and diagrams posted this morning, courtesy of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. 2. Also posted later this morning: Places to go to watch fireworks this weekend! Wellesley doesn’t have a display, but Needham and other surrounding towns do. We’ll tell you where at around 11 a.m. today. 3. And the weather should hold up through the weekend. There’s a small chance of thunderstorms today (but in summer, when isn’t there?), according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature is set at 79 degrees. 4. We want bloggers, and freelancer writers. If you’re interested in either, e-mail the editor today! 5…
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A video roundup of the area's latest developments for Wednesday, June 29.
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