Wellesley Marathon Runners Wanted

Are you running this year’s Boston Marathon? Let us know.

Besides the blossoming trees, one of the first signs of spring in Wellesley is the annual running of the Boston Marathon through town. Marathon Monday this year is April 16, and Wellesley Patch wants to know who will attempt the 26.2-mile run. Last year, Wellesley Patch ran an interview with local resident Paul Leslie-Smith, who decided 26.2 miles would not be enough for him. We also published a photo gallery of people running the marathon in costume. Also, Wellesley College has a unique tradition on Marathon Monday. So what stories will come from this year’s running locally? If you’re interested in a story being published about your marathon experience, e-mail the editor with the following information:  -   Name -   Age (or age group…

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Resources for Annual Town Meeting

Annual Town Meeting begins tonight at 7:30.

Wellesley’s Annual Town Meeting 2012 is tonight, and the town has provided resources in advance of the meeting. On the town’s website, citizens can access the complete Town Meeting warrant and advisory committee report, both in pdf form. Following last week’s election, there are several new Town Meeting Members. Town election results, with a full list of officer-holders and Town Meeting Members, are also available at the town website in pdf form. Annual Town Meeting begins at 7:30 the night of Monday, March 26 in the Middle School auditorium. It will continue to Tuesday, March 27, and then consecutive Monday and Tuesday nights until the business of Town Meeting is completed.

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Wellesley Voting Resources and Information for Tuesday’s Election

Links, ballot and poling place information for Tuesday’s annual town-wide election.

It is election season in the United States. With the presidential primary election behind us, Wellesley’s annual town-wide election will take place Tuesday, March 13. Here are some facts and resources for all of your election day needs: The Board of Selectmen has three candidates vying for two seats. Incumbent Terri Tsagaris, Royall H. Switzler and Planning Board chair Donald S. McCaulley are on the ballot. Selectmen serve a term of three years. The School Committee has three candidates vying for two seats. Committee member K.C. Kato, Tere Ramos and Jennifer E. Looper are on the ballot. School Committee members serve a term of three years.

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Mom's Moment

Why Wellesley Makes Us Proud

Columnist Deb Robi writes about what makes Wellesley a great town in which to live.

Think that Wellesley is just an "OK" place to live? Think again. According to Boston Magazine's latest issue, it’s the best place, if you're looking for a comfy spot in the suburbs of Boston. In fact, Wellesley beats out places like Concord, Weston, Brookline and Lincoln. The chart touting the town's shops and restaurants highlights Gretta Luxe, Isabel Harvey and E.A. Davis, and restaurants like Blue Ginger, Alta Strada and The Cottage as being good reasons to live here. The magazine says we have "everything from English gardens to a sandy pond beach," and it is right.  There are plenty of other reasons this is a great town. The public schools are wonderful institutions where thousands of students spend each day thriving and learning. The …

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Finally! Winter Storm Watch Issued for Wellesley

Could residents actually have to shovel snow this week?

Hope you didn't put away that shovel just yet. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Wednesday afternoon through Thursday that calls for 3-5 inches of snow for Norfolk County, including Wellesley. Temperatures right around freezing for most of the weather event will make a wintry mix of snow and sleet, however if temperatures dip a bit, the NWS states Wellesley could receive even more snow. A mix of sleet and snow will make for slippery roadways, so drivers should use extreme caution on the roads - particularly if they didn't listen to Punxsutawney Phil and took off the snow tires. The heaviest precipitation is expected late Wednesday into early Thursday morning. Wind gusts could get as high as 20 mph, according …

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Wellesley Teen Dies in Colorado Ski Accident

Multiple media outlets are reporting a 15-year-old girl was killed while skiing in Colorado.

A 15-year-old Wellesley teen died in a ski accident in Colorado yesterday, according to multiple sources. CBS Boston reported that Hannah Randolph collided with a tree while attempting to ski an expert trail at Copper Mountain resort Sunday. She was wearing a helmet, according to the report. The Denver Post first reported the accident, which occurred at 1:43 p.m. Sunday on the “CDL trail, a a 2,600-foot long, expert-rated run.” The Post says Randolph's death marks the 13th ski-related death this season.

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Mass. Health Report Says Wellesley Has 'Significant Elevation' of Type 1 Diabetes in Children

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health says incidences of Type 1 diabetes in children are higher in Wellesley and Weston.

Wellesley was named in a Massachusetts Department of Public Health report as a town with a statistically significant elevation of incidences of Type 1 diabetes in children today. The department had been investigating Wellesley, Weston and Newton for possible clusters for two and a half years, according to WCVB-TV Boston’s website. "In Wellesley and Weston, we did see a statistically significant elevation in the prevalence of children with Type 1 diabetes," Mass Department of Public Health Associate Commissioner Suzanne Condon told WCVB. Also mentioned in the story: Walker Allen, Boston Celtics forward Ray Allen’s 5-year-old son, and his wife Shannon who both have the incurable disease. The Allen’s live in Wellesley. The report says those …

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Question Of The Day

Do You Fear a Coyote Attack?

Coyotes have made themselves more visible recently in Wellesley.

Wellesley is a heavily wooded town, and from time to time, it can fall prey to wild animal attacks. Coyotes have made their presences felt recently. According to Wellesley animal control, a dog fell victim to a recent attack. While the attacks are relatively scarce, they can happen. Do you fear coming into contact with a coyote or are the odds just too slim? Have you taken any preventative measures? If so, share them here.

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Coyotes a Recent Problem in The Suburbs

Boston.com columnist Alex Beam suggests one way to handle suburban coyotes.

With a recent report of a coyote sighting in the Boston suburbs, one Boston.com columnist has offered a suggestion on how to deal with these sometimes-urban wild animals. Columnist Alex Beam mentions Wellesley in a column, "They shoot coyotes, don't they?" posted today on Boston.com. In the article, Beam makes reference to a Brookline incident Dec. 29 in which a citizen spotted a coyote in her driveway. Beam refers to Wellesley as one of the suburban towns which could possibly deal with a coyote problem.

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