Weston Road Paving Rescheduled to July 8-9 After Weather Delay
Weather has delayed the long-planned Weston Road repaving project by one day, while the Wellesley Free Library kicked off a busy stretch of summer programming this week even as its Main Library parking lot heads into months of construction.
TOWN HALL
The town's Department of Public Works has pushed back the Weston Road paving project to Wednesday and Thursday, July 8 and 9, after inclement weather forced a one-day delay from the originally announced schedule, according to a News Flash update posted Tuesday. Crews will be on site both days from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the road will be closed to through traffic during working hours, so residents in the area should plan alternate routes this week.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Wellesley Free Library's Main Library parking lot will be under construction from July through September 2026, with the library warning patrons that parking may be limited during that stretch. The Hills Branch remains closed for renovations until fall 2026, leaving the Main Library and Fells Branch as the primary options for residents this summer.
Despite the construction disruptions, the library's calendar stays full. This week brings "Digital Photography With Your DSLR Camera, Part 3" on Wednesday, July 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Jackie's Room; "Tech Time in Jackie's Room" and "Learn to Play Rummikub" on Thursday, July 9; and the "Banned Book Club" that same evening from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Blue Room. Children's programming continues with Fells Garden Storytime and Storytime at Main, both Wednesday morning, plus "Explore Your World: Nature and Science Fun" Wednesday afternoon.
Looking further out, the library is preparing for "The Women of '76 with Rita Parisi," a one-woman theatrical performance bringing to life stories of women during the American Revolution, set for Tuesday, July 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Wakelin Room.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Here's How Many Beaches Are Closed To Swimming In MA" — Some Massachusetts beaches have reopened following a ruptured sewer line that had caused closures last month, Patch reports, though the item did not specify current Wellesley-area status (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wellesley).
"🌱 Patch AM: See which Wellesley groups just scored fresh funding and support" — Patch's morning roundup flagged local organizations receiving new grants or funding support, alongside a mention of the Perennial Clearance Sale at Lyman Estate Greenhouses this week, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wellesley).
"Business buzz: Wellesley makes Best of Boston cut" — A local business report noted Wellesley landed on a "Best of Boston" list, with additional mentions of the Wellesley in Bloom event and a local business promotion, per The Swellesley Report via a forwarded alert (read it at https://theswellesleyreport.com/2026/07/business-buzz-wellesley-makes-best-of-boston-cut-wellesley-in-bloom-was-a-hit-revs-promote-tierney/).
"Season of giving: Wellesley organizations recognized with local grants" — Several area nonprofits, including groups tied to youth and community services, received local grant recognition, according to a report from The Swellesley Report (read it at https://theswellesleyreport.com/2026/07/season-of-giving-wellesley-organizations-recognized-with-local-grants/).
COMING UP
The library's schedule for the coming week includes "Find Your Family History – Genealogy Resources at WFL" and the "Friday Morning Book Group," both Friday, July 10, from 10 to 11 a.m., plus a virtual "Presidential Series" talk on Andrew Jackson that same morning. Kids' programming continues with the "Spanish Fun Program" and "Teddy Bear Picnic" on Friday, July 10, and "Baby Storytime" on Saturday, July 11. The library will be closed all day Sunday, July 12. "The Women of '76 with Rita Parisi" is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, at 7 p.m.