Memorial Day Ceremonies at Woodlawn [PHOTOS]

The West Suburban Veterans' District held a somber, midweek Memorial Day ceremony.

The West Suburban Veterans' District held its annual Memorial Day ceremony Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery. The ceremony, led by District Director Stanley Spear, honored Wellesley citizens who died in battle with a color guard, gun salute and the playing of taps. Ken Johnson, Wellesley Middle School physical education teacher, served as chaplain for the ceremonies. Johnson served in the United States Navy for four years. “It’s an extremely important day to me,” he said in an interview following the ceremony. For many, Memorial Day is about having a three–day weekend, but this year, there was an abundance of activity on social media outlets Facebook and Twitter reminding the public of the day’s significance. “I think people really have lost …

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Memorial Day Ceremonies Tonight

The ceremony begins at 7 tonight.

The West Suburban Veterans District along with other local officials will hold Memorial Day ceremonies tonight. The ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. If it begins to rain, the ceremony will be moved to the Middle School auditorium.

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Memorial Day Weekend Recipes

Tasty dishes that will "wow" guests at your Memorial Day barbecue.

If you plan on grilling today, here are a few ideas: 1. Patriotic Taco Salad would be great as an appetizer or a main dish. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on the side. The American flag design is perfect for Memorial Day. TasteOfHome.com 2. Summer Chicken Burgers are sure to delight guests. Chicken breasts are topped with fresh avocado, caramelized Vidalia onions, and provolone cheese. Feel free to marinate chicken before grilling. If you prefer, serve toppings on the side so everyone can build their own chicken burger. AllRecipes.com 3. Grilled Pizza is a tasty twist on traditional grill food. Prepare pizza dough and place on the grill, then top pizza with sauce, mozzarella cheese, and your choice of toppings. Store bought …

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Lots of Ticketing for Not Clicking Your Seatbelt

Local police focuses on its annual initiative to enforce the "Click It Or Ticket" law.

With prom and graduation season, as well as Memorial Day weekend, and the start of the summer parties ramping up, law enforcement uses the time to enstate its enforcement blitz on the "Click It or Ticket" initiative. "The mobilization is part of a statewide effort funded by the EOPSS that consists of extra high-visibility traffic enforcement and public information," read a press release issued by the Massachusetts State Police. This mobiliation began on May 14 and will continue through June 3. State Police added that more than a quarter of Massachusetts drivers still fail to buckle up. "Due to the seriousness of this issue, the State Police and more than 125 local police departments have announced the adoption of zero tolerance policies on…

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PatchCast: Memorial Day Celebrations Resonate Through Region

A video roundup of the area's latest developments for Tuesday, May 31.

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Question of the Day: Should the Korean Conflict Memorial be Renamed?

Leave your opinion in the comments.

Each year on Memorial Day, Wellesley hosts a ceremony which begins at Woodlawn Cemetery and ends at the Korean Conflict Memorial in front of Town Hall. Last year, Wellesley Patch ran a story about one local veteran who was upset that the Korean Conflict Memorial has not been renamed as the Korean “War” memorial. In fact, the memorial itself had been defaced to reflect the desired change. Wellesley Patch found that there was cause to both keep the name the same, and also to change it, but what do you think: Should the Wellesley Korean Conflict Memorial be renamed the Korean “War” Memorial?

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