Category Archives: Wellesley Living

It’s “Small Business Saturday” in Downtown Wellesley and Natick

I believe that a vibrant town center is a huge part of the “livability quotient” when choosing where to live. Ice cream shops, hardware stores, restaurants and other specialty retail and service businesses aren’t simply a convenience. They are places … Continue reading

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Why We Love Wellesley- The Wellesley Trails

There’s a lot to love about living in Wellesley- the schools, the shopping, arts and dining. But did you know that Wellesley also boasts 25 miles of marked walking, hiking, and biking trails?  And offers guided walks and events? For … Continue reading

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I solve Wellesley’s Central Street Parking Problem

I am a genius. Actually, I’m not sure that I’m smarter than a fifth grader. However, thankfully, you don’t have to be very smart to figure out how to solve Wellesley’s downtown parking problem.  You DON’T impose a dual tax … Continue reading

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Who is betting on Wellesley’s Central Street?

We have a new jewelry store moving into the Different Drummer space.  You might think in this economy with so many jewelry stores already in Wellesley, do we need another?  Someone is betting – YES. Can you make enough money … Continue reading

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What’s a Wellesley home without a hot tub?

Question: Unlike some residents, we live in Wellesley but we aren’t made of money.  My son loves that spa store on Route 9 and keeps telling me that a hot tub for our deck would be a smart investment, would it? … Continue reading

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Does Wellesley ever hear the word NO

What happens when you raise children who never hear the word, “NO?” You end up with entitled, spoiled, greedy little brats. Thankfully, this is NOT most Wellesley kids.  By and large, Wellesley kids are pretty well mannered, good, successful kids.  So, they must … Continue reading

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Killing Central Street for Chump Change, Part Three

Penalizing downtown Wellesley patrons and employees by raising parking meter fees solves nothing.  You could probably save as much money as you’d make by simply firing everyone associated with the parking meters.  Fire the “Parking Enforcement Officers.”  Fire the meter … Continue reading

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Killing Central Street for Chump Change, Part 1

Hi, Bill FitzPatrick, president of Wellesley Real Estate. As you know, our office is on Central Street, so I plug many quarters into the downtown parking meters. Will I soon be paying double? Gee, the parking meter rates haven’t been … Continue reading

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Hooray, for Wellesley’s Farmers Market

Hi, Bill FitzPatrick, President of Wellesley Real Estate. Wellesley Town Meeting has approved Article 37 allowing a Green Market on the new Whole Foods site on Washington Street. Wasn’t this a no-brainer? Yes, supporting local farmers is a very good … Continue reading

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240 Days On Market- How to Sell This Home in 30 Days

At the end of this post, I asked you how you would market this property for sale (on the market at that time for 235 days- now 240). Here are a couple of my strategies (of course, the 10+ other … Continue reading

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