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Rotary makes sustainable change with Breakfast Festival

Rotary makes sustainable change with Breakfast Festival As its logic and ease have become more apparent to the average resident, sustainability has swept into all aspects of Wellesley culture, bettering organizational best practices, event logist…

Wellesley Green Schools partnering with Playing Fields Task Force to reduce litter

Wellesley Green Schools partnering with Playing Fields Task Force to reduce litter It may be surprising to many, but Wellesley’s playing fields are a major source of waste generated in town. Recently, Wellesley Green Schools and the Playing Fields Task Force have partnered to re…

Presentation connects Wellesley with federal sustainability efforts

Presentation connects Wellesley with federal sustainability efforts Climate change is a prominent problem, one which governments have begun consistent work to address at all levels: local, state, federal, and global. But oftentimes the work of these differe…

Unified Plan should highlight sustainability

Unified Plan should highlight sustainability As the decade-long period covered by Wellesley’s current master plan draws to a close, discussions about the town’s long-term planning are once again beginning in earnest. The current Compr…

Route 9 study an opportunity for improvement

Route 9 study an opportunity for improvement Wellesley is known as a hallmark of sustainability in many of its facets; renewable energy use, conservation, and recycling are only a few of the environmental successes that the town holds to its …

Bag ban is best move for businesses, residents

Bag ban is best move for businesses, residents This year’s Annual Town Meeting will provide elected officials with yet another opportunity to advance the town ahead of the curve when it comes to progressive environmental policy. Wellesl…

'Yes' vote a threat to sustainability

‘Yes’ vote a threat to sustainability The town election on March 15 will feature a ballot that asks voters the question, “Shall…an Act providing for a selectmen-town manager form of government in the town of Wellesley be a…

WCC should keep sustainability in mind during golf course expansion

WCC should keep sustainability in mind during golf course expansion The Wellesley Country Club (WCC), like many Wellesley institutions, has historically made strong efforts to follow sustainable practice. The Club has installed bluebird breeding boxes on it...

Wellesley's colleges partnering with the MLP to go solar

Wellesley's colleges partnering with the MLP to go solar Another big solar power initiative is underway in Wellesley, but unlike the More Power to Choose solar campaign, the participants are local colleges rather than residents. The Wellesley Municipal L...

Sustainability a theme among many for Planning

Sustainability a theme among many for Planning From the Route 9 Enhancement Study to zoning bylaw changes, the Planning Department has a lot on its plate. Across all of these studies and changes, sustainability and conservation are key ...

Sustainable Wellesley launches 2016 with projects in hand

Sustainable Wellesley launches 2016 with projects in hand The past few years have seen the name “Sustainable Wellesley” steadily increase in prevalence throughout the Wellesley community, bringing environmental concerns ranging from energy efficien...

Local wealth management firm offers unique opportunity for residents

Local wealth management firm offers unique opportunity for residents Everyone has a dream of making their fortune through wise investments. In the modern world, however, that can unintentionally result in furthering dangerous and deleterious business operations, li...