Deborah Brown

The latest Wellesley, Mass., business news: Citizens Bank branch closes, First Citizens Bank emerges nearby The Citizens Bank location at 390 Washington St., as promised, has now closed. A branch […]

The Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF), located at 169 Great Plain Avenue, is gearing up to help residents take care of all their spring clean-out needs. Dates for paint collection; document shredding; hazardous waste collection; and the grand reopening of the Reusables Area have all been announced. Here’s the lowdown:

It’s been a long time coming, but it looks like Shake Shack is really getting ready to open in part of the former GAP space at 74 Central St., in Wellesley Square. As first reported by The Swellesley Report back in October 2022, the popular fast food restaurant, known for its burgers and shakes, said they were eyeing a February 2024 opening.

Natick is fortunate enough to draw multiple authors to town and nearby each month who write across a wide range of genres, and who visit to connect with readers and […]

The latest Natick, Mass., business news: Blooming good times at new play studio Family favorite Bloom and Grow Creative Craft & Play Studio will open their brand-new space with a […]

Wellesley Bakery takes the cake, celebrates 30th anniversary"I never thought it would last past six months," Wellesley Bakery owner Mara Nuon

The latest Wellesley, Mass. news: Gretta everything now on same side of Central Street Grettacole’s Gretta Beauty salon and fashion shop at 95 Central St., has now been joined […]

St. Andrew’s Bargain Haul—May 4 DATE: Saturday, May 4 TIME: 8am-noon (Rain or shine) LOCATION: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 79 Denton Rd., Wellesley

Longtime Wellesley Townsman editor Catherine Brauner died on May 2 at the age of 75 after a recent illness. Her contributions to the town as a journalist and resident are being recalled by those who read her articles, worked and volunteered with her, and appreciated all that she did for the town—the town in which she grew up and later returned to for the bulk of her life and career. With her presence in residents’ homes every Thursday via the weekly newspaper, Cathy Brauner was an integral part of Wellesley.

Gotta love a true black-and-gold Boston Bruins fan. This guy was showing his hockey spirit in Wellesley’s Linden Square today just hours ahead of Game 7 of the B’s first-round Stanley Cup playoff series vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs.