Delta Variant, Mosquitoes, Sunscreen Recall

Wellesley is seeing a slight rise in Delta variant COVID-19 cases. Residents who are not vaccinated are encouraged to do so. Health officials are also reminding the community to reduce mosquito bite risks and check sunscreen.

Final COVID-19 Relief Fund Grant Supports Teen Jobs

A final grant from the Community Fund for Wellesley's COVID-19 Relief Fund will support the Wellesley Green Shirts teen jobs program this summer. The Fund, started 14-months ago to meet crucial COVID-19 needs, has awarded $125K in aid to the community.

Hunnewell Field Projects

The School Committee is moving forward with a trio of projects at the Hunnewell Track & Field, new bathroom facilities, new team room facilities, and new field lighting.

Sustainable Mobility Plan

Wellesley is developing mobility options to expand access to key areas of our community for all residents. The Sustainable Mobility Plan addresses sustainability and transportation to help reduce the Town's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

New Flood Model Shows Storm Impacts

A new tool designed to model the impact of severe storms could keep Wellesley above water in the future. The NRC and DPW hope to use information from the Charles River Flood Model to develop land use policies and practices to help minimize area flooding.

REMINDER: Select Board Office Hours on July 29

The Select Board is holding office hours this summer.

Residents may speak with a Board member in-person to ask questions, give input, and share concerns about Town operations, upcoming projects, economic development, or other issues.  

Board chair ...

WPD Helps Locate Stolen Puppy

It was a happy ending for Ember, a puppy who recently went missing from her Wellesley home.

The Wellesley Police Department worked with residents of the Redwing Road neighborhood and the Framingham Police Department to locate the puppy who had been stolen...

Kingsbury Street One Lane Only on July 26-29

Kingsbury Street will be reduced to one lane ONLY from Monday, July 26 until Thursday, July 29. Drivers should expect delays.

Crews will be installing a new sewer line for Wellesley Middle School under the roadway. The work is part of the WMS building syst...

Wellesley's Newsworthy Utility Boxes

More painted utility boxes are popping up in Wellesley, and they're attracting some newsworthy attention. 

Watch this Boston FOX 25 news story on the positive value of public art. 

Take the Statewide Bike Survey

When and why do you ride a bike? 

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is conducting a survey to learn more about the biking behavior of residents. 

Everyone is invited to give input, even those individuals who rarely o...

Drive Green to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Transportation currently accounts for 43 percent of Wellesley's greenhouse gas emissions. Driving electric vehicles helps reduce this impact. Learn about current EV discount programs that offer significant savings for residents.

Volunteer for the Historical Commission

Help preserve and protect the historical assets in our community by serving as a voting member of the Wellesley Historical Commission. 

The Commission is seeking a trained or practicing architect to fill a vacant board position.

This seven-member b...

Town Hall Summer Hours & Services

Wellesley Town Hall moves to summer hours starting on Friday, July 2 through Friday, September 3. 

The building is open for all public services Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to noon. As some departments may f...

Urgent Outdoor Water Restrictions

Under the Town's Water Conservation Bylaw, the DPW issued a Declaration of Water Supply Conservation on May 26, 2021.

Select Board Statement on Anti-Racism and Anti-Bias

On Monday, February 22, 2021 the members of the Wellesley Select Board adopted this Statement to the Community on Anti-Racism and Anti-Bias.

Wellesley Police Work With Neighborhood to Locate Stolen Puppy

On Thursday, July 22, a Redwing Road family reported a heartbreaking event to the Wellesley Police Department.  Their 8 month black lab puppy, “Ember” was missing from their front yard.  Ember had been in the front ya...

Wellesley's Newsworthy Utility Boxes

More painted utility boxes are popping up in Wellesley, and they're attracting some newsworthy attention. 

Watch this Boston FOX 25 news story on the positive value of public art.