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 ...

REMINDER: Paving Planned for Sat. Aug. 24

Department of Public Works contractors will be paving School Street, Donizetti Street (North) and Calvin Road on Saturday, August 24. 

The work is planned for this weekend to help minimize the impact and inconvenience for drivers. Residents along ...

An Award-winning Financial Report

Wellesley's Fiscal Year 2018 comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) has earned high marks. 

The Town's annual financial document recently received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance...

Visit the North 40 Vernal Pool

A new boardwalk and trail around the North 40 vernal pool off Weston Road is accessible to all and gives visitors an up-close look at this important aquatic wildlife habitat. 

Watch this video to learn about this project, funded by the Town and co...

Natural Gas Release Scheduled for Aug. 18 and Aug. 31

Due to planned maintenance work, Algonquin Gas will be releasing odorized natural gas at two locations in the area on Sunday, August 18 and on Saturday, August 31. 

The release locations are at the valve site near 68 Walnut Street in Wellesley and...

Paving Planned for Sat. Aug. 24

Department of Public Works contractors will be paving School Street, Donizetti Street (North) and Calvin Road on Saturday, August 24. 

The work is planned for this weekend to help minimize the impact and inconvenience for drivers. Residents along ...

Camp Out at Kelly Field on Sept. 7

Bring your family to the 3^rd Annual Family Campout at Kelly Field behind Bates Elementary. 

The nighttime event begins on Saturday, September 7 at 4:30 PM and runs through 8 AM on Sunday, September 8 (rain or shine). Hosts are the Recreat...

REMINDER: Buy Yard Sale and Block Party Permits Online

Planning a yard sale or a block party this summer? Remember to buy your permit online, in advance. 

In Wellesley, residents are required to have permits for yard sales, estate sales, auctions, block parties and other activities. These permits are ...

A New Surface for Sprague Field

This summer, construction crews, instead of sports teams, are tearing up the turf at Sprague Field. 

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is improving playing fields 2 and 3 which are used throughout the year by multiple school and recreation spor...

Summer Hours

During the months of July and August, Town of Wellesley departments will follow a summer schedule.

All offices and buildings will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.  

Town Hall will be open late (until 6 p.m.) on Tuesd...

Road Work on Brook & Benvenue Streets Begins on July 1

The Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin work on the Brook Street & Benvenue Street Intersection Improvement Project on July 1, 2019.  The project will reconfigure the Brook Street, Benvenue Street and Radcliffe Road intersection.&...

Sprague Fields Turf Replacement Project

The Department of Public Works would like to provide an update on the Sprague Fields Turf Replacement Project. Turf replacement work on fields 2 and 3 is expected to begin on Tuesday, June 18th. The fields will remain closed and inaccessible during most o...

Town Meeting Member Forum Now Available

The Town Meeting Member Forum is a Google Group established to facilitate communications between Town Meeting Members and the general public regarding issues coming before Town Meetings. The Forum was first announced by the Board of Selectmen on August 21...

3 Year Old Preston and the WPD Need Your Help

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE:

Although we have not located Preston's iPad, we have learned that Preston has a replacement iPad and is doing very well.

We want to thank the community for the outpouring of support in helping attempt to locate Preston's iPad. The depa...

Hunnewell Feasibility Eco-Charrette

The School Building Committee invites you to meet with the design team for the Hunnewell feasibility study to provide your thoughts on sustainable design goals for the project. Monday, October 15th, 5:30 - 9:30 PM in the Hunnewell Gym.

Town Meeting Member Forum Now Available

The Town Meeting Member Forum is a Google Group established to facilitate communications between Town Meeting Members and the general public regarding issues coming before Town Meetings. The Forum was first announced by the Board of Selectmen on August 21...