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Hi Wellesley! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Gloria Steinem's visits helped inspire one young Wellesley activist.
  • Why three Wellesley fantasy football fans were trapped in a booth.
  • See how Wellesley High ranked among Greater Boston's top schools.

Also on today's calendar: Complimentary Presentation - Wealth and Wellness: Balancing Financial, Physical, & Mental Well-Being and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower or two; not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wellesley recalls Gloria Steinhem in wake of her death (theswellesleyreport.com) — Wellesley residents are remembering Gloria Steinem's ties to town, from her Wellesley College commencement speeches to a 2013 meeting with a Hunnewell Elementary student who advocated for better girls' sports fields. Her encouragement of local youth activism and equality left a lasting impression on the community and highlights how national leaders have directly inspired Wellesley students.
   

2. Waffle lot of penance: Fantasy football losers sentenced to Wellesley cafe booth (theswellesleyreport.com) — A Wellesley-based fantasy football league turned last place into a lighthearted spectacle at the updated Maugus Cafe, where three locals had to spend hours in a booth, shaving time off only by downing Belgian waffles. The group, made up largely of Wellesley and MetroWest workout enthusiasts, treated the over-the-top penalty as a community bonding moment before drafting for the new season.
   

3. What Are the Top Public High Schools in Greater Boston? (wror.com) — Wellesley families can take pride that Wellesley High School landed in Boston magazine's top 10 public high schools for Greater Boston, based on MCAS performance and key classroom metrics. The rankings, compiled using state education data and statistical analysis from a Babson College expert, compare 148 schools and also highlight community income and housing context.
   

4. Lindsay Clancy jury deadlocked 11-1, to return again Friday (lowellsun.com) — Jurors in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial remain deadlocked 11–1 after about 36 hours of deliberation, forcing them to return Friday. A defense attorney who also represents a Wellesley mother in a separate child-killing case weighed in on how rare it is to replace a juror who may not be following the judge's legal instructions.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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