Wellesley Park 40R District

A proposed redevelopment and rezoning of Wellesley Office Park on William Street, the project would replace much of the existing office uses with a variety of uses, likely to include housing, retail, and other amenities.

40B Development Projects

M.G.L. c.40B authorizes the Zoning Board of Appeals to issue a comprehensive permit to facilitate construction of low- and moderate-income housing.

Hardy, Hunnewell, Upham Facilities Project

A feasibility study is under way to explore options to renovate or rebuild Hunnewell School. A Special Town Meeting approved funds to study options for Hardy/Upham in a partnership with the MSBA.

Tailby and Railroad Commuter Lots Development Project

The Board of Selectmen issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to invite proposals from qualified developers to enter into one or more long-term leases to develop the Tailby (103 Linden Street) and Railroad (7 Grove Street)  Commuter Parking Lots ...

Water Main Flushing Scheduled for Oct. 21-25

The Water and Sewer Division will be flushing water mains from Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25. 

Flushing will be done between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to remove sediment in the mains and check the operation of fire hydrants and valves.&...

REMINDER: Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics

The Health Department will hold two more seasonal flu shot clinics in October. 

These are provided to all residents, including children ages six and older. 

The October 2019 clinics will be held on the following dates, at these specific lo...

Board of Public Works Vacancy

The Board of Public Works (BPW) is seeking residents who would like to fill an upcoming vacancy.

Long-time member David Donohue is moving to Needham and will resign from the three-person board at the end of October.  

Donohue chairs the BPW and has...

Green Collaborative Electric Vehicle Event on Oct. 24

Drive down climate change by driving an electric vehicle. A free Green Collaborative event on Oct. 24 will show how EVs can reduce 46% of Wellesley's carbon footprint. Co-hosted by the Sustainable Energy Committee.

Softball Field Renovation Project Begins

Work to renovate Wellesley's softball fields starts the week of October 7^th.

Department of Public Works (DPW) contractors will be prepping Lee Field for construction. Lee Field is part of the Hunnewell Field athletic area.

Initial work includes installing c...

Take Part in Public Art

Showcase your artistic talent on a Wellesley traffic signal box! The Wellesley Public Art Committee and Wellesley Police Department are partners in this community art program. Apply by December 1, 2019.

Wellesley Police Raise Cancer Awareness with Pink Patches

This month, pink is the new blue for Wellesley Police. The department is taking part in the national Pink Patch Project to raise cancer awareness. Buy a limited edition pink WPD patch for $10, starting on Mon. Oct. 7!

Wander Wellesley's Trails This Fall

Join the Trails Committee for guided weekend walks exploring Wellesley's open space areas. Walks are free and open to all. A special Kids' Trails Day is planned for Oct. 20.

Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled

The Health Department will hold three seasonal flu shot clinics in October. 

These are provided to all residents, including children ages six and older. 

The October 2019 clinics will be held on the following dates, at these specific locat...

Local Retailers Comply with State Vaping Ban

The Health Dept. is working with local retailers to help them comply with the State ban on vaping products.

New RDF Weekend Hours

New weekend hours of operation for the Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) begin on Saturday, September 7, 2019. 

On Saturdays and Sundays, the RDF will be open on the following schedule:

Saturdays: 7 AM to 3:45 PM

Sundays: 10 AM to 3 PM...

Public Arts Committee Seeks Artists to Paint Traffic Signal Boxes

Statement of Purpose:

Wellesley is home to an active creative community - of working artists, independently owned businesses, cultural organizations, and dynamic town government – that host events regularly through the year and positively contrib...

Wellesley PD has Pink WPD Patches for Sale

In October...Pink is the new Blue!

The Wellesley Police Department is participating in the Pink Patch Project this year, a nationwide awareness campaign where police departments sell pink patches during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  The...

Wellesley Police Welcomes Two New Officers

The Wellesley Police Department is pleased to welcome two new officers to the town and our department. 

Wellesley Police Officers Glen Misho and Kim Harvey graduated from the 43^rd MBTA Transit Police Academy on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. &...