Wellesley Man Held Without Bail After Father's Fatal Stabbing
A Wellesley man charged with first-degree murder in connection with his father's fatal stabbing has been held without bail, according to reporting this week, while the town's Department of Public Works released its Summer 2026 newsletter with guidance for residents heading into the holiday stretch.
TOWN HALL
The town's Department of Public Works has published its Summer 2026 Newsletter, now available on the town website. Residents with questions are directed to contact the DPW at dpw@wellesleyma.gov. The release also points residents to the 2025 Water Consumer Confidence Report as a related resource.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Wellesley Free Library has a packed week ahead, though residents should note that all library branches will be closed July 3 through 5 for the Independence Day holiday. The Main Library parking lot is also under construction through September 2026, so parking may be limited during that period; the Hills Branch remains closed for renovations until fall.
Before the holiday closure, two programs run Tuesday, June 30: an adult workshop on online selling tips and tricks runs 1 to 3 p.m. in Jackie's Room at the Main Library, and a children's Storytime takes place at 10:30 a.m. in the Wakelin Room. A virtual "Crazy for the Classics" session for tweens and kids is also scheduled for 5 p.m. on Zoom that evening.
Looking into July, the library's featured events include "Listening to New England with Mel Allen" on July 7, a live theatrical performance "The Women of '76 with Rita Parisi" on July 14, and a calligraphy lecture tied to America's founding era on July 16 — all in the Wakelin Room at 7 p.m.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Wellesley Man Held Without Bail In Father's Fatal Stabbing: Report" — A Wellesley man pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree murder following his father's death, per Wellesley Patch. The arrest followed an investigation by Wellesley police and Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney's Office (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wellesley/wellesley-man-held-without-bail-fathers-fatal-stabbing-report).
"Wellesley scouts in action: Taking aim at water pollution; Collecting books for people in prison" — Local scouts have been engaged in two community service projects, one focused on water quality and another gathering reading materials for incarcerated individuals, according to The Swellesley Report (read it at https://theswellesleyreport.com/2026/06/wellesley-scouts-in-action-taking-aim-at-water-pollution-collecting-books-for-people-in-prison/).
No new coverage from MetroWest Daily News or The Boston Globe in this cycle.
COMING UP
- **Tues., June 30** — Online Selling Tips & Tricks workshop, Jackie's Room, Main Library, 1–3 p.m. - **Tues., June 30** — Storytime at Main, Wakelin Room, 10:30 a.m. - **Tues., June 30** — Crazy for the Classics (Zoom, tweens/kids), 5–6 p.m. - **Wed., July 1** — FELLS Garden Storytime, Fells Branch, 10:30 a.m.; Storytime at Main, Wakelin Room, 10:30 a.m. - **Thurs., July 2** — Tech Time in Jackie's Room, 10 a.m.–noon; Learn to Play Rummikub, Wakelin Room, 11 a.m.–noon - **Fri.–Sun., July 3–5** — All Wellesley Free Library branches closed (Independence Day holiday) - **Tues., July 7** — Listening to New England with Mel Allen, Wakelin Room, Main Library, 7–8:30 p.m. - **Tues., July 14** — The Women of '76 with Rita Parisi (live theatrical performance), Wakelin Room, Main Library, 7–8:30 p.m.