Inside the local efforts to combat consequences cited by climate studies The Earth — including Wellesley — will face drastically worsening conditions due to climate change. The Fourth National Climate Assessment issued by thirteen federal agencies in late November gave the most severe estimate of consequences of climate change for the United States to date.... Continue Reading →
Detox facility to open amidst controversy, concern
From November, 2018 print issue of The Bradford There has been significant controversy in the town surrounding the potential opening of a new substance detox facility on 30 Washington Street in Lower Falls. Since news brokeof the upcoming opening, there has been major concern among some residents that the location is dangerously close to elementary... Continue Reading →
Student and coach reflect on bike trips of a lifetime
From October, 2017 (The Bradford) It was far from a relaxing summer for Girls basketball coach Glen Magpiong and Graham Raveret ’19, who each pushed their limits in cross country bike treks across the United States that brought unforgettable moments. After biking across the country with his now 80 year-old father, Earl, three years ago,... Continue Reading →
HHU Update: No 24 section school
From November, 2016 (The Bradford) With the HHU Master Planning Committee slowly finishing its research to best shape the town’s elementary schools for upcoming decades, the MPC has finalized its options for choosing which schools the town will renovate, close, or build. The MPC has narrowed project proposals down and will formally recommend their construction... Continue Reading →
Quadriplegic Travis Roy to speak to students about values
From October, 2016 (The Bradford) In the eleven seconds star freshman hockey player Travis Roy saw the ice for the first time, playing for the powerhouse Boston University Terriers in 1995, his dream ended as quickly as it started. A traumatic injury would keep him from walking or doing virtually anything physically by himself anymore.... Continue Reading →
Athletic review uncovers areas for improvement
From November, 2016 Print Issue of The Bradford For the first time in ten years, the high school and School Committee launched a review of the Athletic department to determine its strengths and areas for improvement. School Committee sent out surveys to parents of high school students to provide their input on the status of the... Continue Reading →