Question of the Day: Is Late Night Ice Cream Necessary?

Tell us your opinion in the comments.

When J.P. Licks' brass sat before the Board of Selectmen in spring, they pushed for a closing time of midnight during the summer months. After a few meetings, the board granted them permission to stay open late, thus making them the last shop to close in town each night. While we experience a heat wave of what feels like epic proportions, it’s no doubt ice cream businesses are booming, especially ever-popular J.P. Licks. But is this Wellesley Square ice cream store's business booming between the hours of 11 p.m. and midnight?

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Morses Pond Extends Hours Through Heat Wave

The pond will be open later than usual tonight and tomorrow.

Due to the current heat wave, Morses Pond open until 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow, according to the Wellesley Recreation Department. Also, all beach patrons who enter after 6 p.m. get in free.

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 20

Feeling quite melty.

1.    The Wellesley Town Hall Concert Series continues tonight with a “’60s Invasion.” The show begins at 7. 2.    The temperature is going to keep on rising, according to the National Weather Service. The temperature will reach 90 degrees today. 3.    The National Weather Service will begin an “excessive heat watch” Thursday, as temperatures could touch 100 degrees along the east coast. 4.    The Wellesley Health Department released some tips on keeping cool yesterday. 5.    There will be cooling centers in place all this week at the Council of Aging offices at the Community Center and all of the library branches.

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Wellesley Health Department Provides Tips on Keeping Cool

The heat wave will continue throughout this week.

The temperature will be in the 90s this week – and pay even pass 100 degrees by week’s end – which means it’s time to think about getting cool. The Wellesley Health Department will be providing cooling centers this week at the Wellesley Community Center, 219 Washington St., between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and the Wellesley Library’s main building and branch libraries during their normal hours. Here are some heat related conditions as described by the Center for Disease Control via the Wellesley Health Department: Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. It occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature: the body’s temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body is unable to cool down. …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 12

We're making the call: It's officially the Dog Days.

1.    For those of you who stayed up late to watch Robinson Cano edge Adrian Gonzalez with a final round score of 12-11 last night, know that Wellesley Patch’s editor did too. That was an epic one. 2.    Speaking of midsummer baseball, Wellesley Patch will have coverage of how the Wellesley North team fared last night in Parkway League baseball. 3.     Film producer J. Todd Harris will be at Sprague Field today for the second day of auditions for his lacrosse-based movie, “Crooked Arrows.” For more on the auditions, check out Wellesley Patch this morning. 4.    Yesterday was one of the hottest days of the year. Temperatures soared into the 90s. There will be a slightly higher chance of precipitation today, but overall it will be partly …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 7

Beach day? Try beach week.

1.    The Wellesley Recreation Department’s Summer Concert Series continues next week with Rico Barr and the Jump 'n Jive Review. 2.    Last night, The John Penny Band entertained a large crowd of families at Town Hall last night (full photo gallery this morning!) 3.    The National Weather Service says the weather is going to stay sunny. Though there was a bit of rain last night, today’s temperature will top out at 87 degrees. 4.    No municipal meetings on the calendar today, but there is one tomorrow: The Sustainable Energy Committee will get together at 7:45 a.m. to discuss the fiscal year 2012 work plan among other issues. 5.    Hot days like these means a trip to the beach is in order – and you don’t even have to leave Wellesley to …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 6

Around here, a heat wave is typically defined by three days of temperatures above 90 degrees. (But would you call that a winning streak?)

1.    The School Committee will meet this morning at 8:30. Here's the agenda. 2.    We are certainly in the thick of summer. The National Weather Service is calling a high of 90 degrees tomorrow and nothing but sunshine. 3.    Just a little f.y.i. with your Wednesday morning coffee: The Cottage restaurant recently opened a sister location in Chestnut Hill. 4.    Our Question of the Day yesterday dealt with the future of the Rockland Street Bridge and roads in Wellesley. Click the link and give your opinion. 5.    Speaking of Questions of the Day, Wellesley Patch wants to know what’s on your mind. If you have one, e-mail the editor at Bret.Silverberg@Patch.com.

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