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In today's newsletter:

  • See what Wellesley homes actually sold for in mid-August
  • Could new Wellesley zoning quietly block future data centers?
  • What Wellesley's MassBay housing lawsuit means for future development

Also on today's calendar: Rosh Hashanah with Rabbi Emily Mathis, Singer-Songwriter Julie Silver & B'nai Torah MetroWest and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny; not as warm, with a high of 77 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
  • Sunday: A little rain, mainly early, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wellesley, Mass. residential property sales for Aug. 10-14, 2026 (theswellesleyreport.com) — If you're watching Wellesley's housing market, a recent batch of August 10–14 sales ranged from just over $300,000 for a Linden Street lot to nearly $5.7 million on Kenilworth Road. The list details buyers, sellers, addresses, and prices, offering a clear snapshot of current neighborhood values.
   

2. What if someone wanted to build a data center in Wellesley? (theswellesleyreport.com) — Wellesley's Planning Board is starting to consider how local zoning should handle potential data centers, even though there's little available land and no active proposals. Officials are weighing tiered power limits, possible prohibitions, and coordination with the Municipal Light Plant and DPW, with bylaw changes likely headed to Annual Town Meeting in the spring.
   

3. The Five Mass. Real Estate Stories You Missed in Summer 2026 (bankerandtradesman.com) — One of the summer's biggest real estate stories for Wellesley was the town's decision to sue over a state plan to offer a MassBay Community College parking lot for a 180‑unit housing development. While critics called the move NIMBYism, local officials argued they were protecting nearby woodlands and the college's future amid broader statewide housing and rent-control debates.
   

4. Wellesley Mother Ordered Held Without Bail as Court Awaits Autopsy Results in Children's Deaths (thebeltwayreport.com) — A mother whose two young children were found dead in their Wellesley home remains held without bail as prosecutors await final autopsy results. The case, which began after Vermont police raised concerns and Wellesley officers conducted a welfare check, is still in early stages, with no insanity defense announced and key medical findings pending.
   

5. Mari Castañeda Named to 2026 ALX100 List by Massachusetts Nonprofit We Are ALX (umass.edu) — A Wellesley-based nonprofit, We Are ALX, has named 100 Latino leaders across Massachusetts to its 2026 ALX100 list, spotlighting their civic and economic impact. The group, headquartered in town, focuses on boosting Latino economic mobility, leadership representation, and research that shapes policy and investment statewide.
   

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