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 ...

MLK Day Hours

All Town of Wellesley buildings, departments and the RDF will be CLOSED on Mon. Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular hours resume on Tues. Jan. 21.

Recycling in Wellesley Remains Green

Recycling programs in many Massachusetts towns are losing money, but not in Wellesley.

Read this Wellesley Townsman article to learn how the dedicated efforts of Wellesley residents and our state-of-the-art Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) continue to...

Redistricting Community Forums

Wellesley is beginning to develop draft plans for redistricting following the construction of new elementary schools. 

The schools are currently projected to be completed in the fall of 2024. 

Residents are invited to join the Superintende...

January is BYO Bag Month!

January is Bring Your Own Bag month in Wellesley!

In the past three years, Wellesley's plastic bag regulations, which went into effect in 2017, have helped remove about 10.7 million* plastic bags from our local waste stream.

Our parks, yards and bodies of w...

Board of Selectmen Hold January 2020 Office Hours

The Board of Selectmen are holding monthly office hours at Town Hall. 

Residents are invited to come by to discuss issues, ask questions and voice concerns about Town-related topics. 

January 2020 hours are:

• Tuesday, January 14 from 9 a.m. ...

MBTA Forum Addresses Issues and Future Plans

At a public forum in Wellesley on Monday, January 6, 2020, Massachusetts Bay Transportation (MBTA) officials answered questions and outlined future plans for public transportation in the area. 

The MBTA was represented by Ryan Coholan, Chief Railr...

Sustainable Building Event on Jan. 21

New approaches to building design, renovation and operation can reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, and improve the environment. Learn more at the Green Collaborative sustainable building event on Jan. 21 at the Wellesley Free Library.

NRC Exploring Lighting for Hunnewell Field

The NRC is exploring the feasibility of adding lights to the Hunnewell Track and Field complex, and improving other lighting in the area to reduce energy use and light pollution. Public input from the community is invited.

Run for Local Office in 2020

Want to become more involved in Wellesley government? Run for a Town-wide office or Town Meeting member position. 

Local Election Day is March 17, 2020, two weeks after the Presidential primary on March 3, 2020.

Candidates for Town-wide offices and...

Town of Wellesley FY2019 Annual Report

View the Town of Wellesley Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Report. Hard copies of the Annual Report are now available in the Town Clerk's office.

Apply to Vote Absentee

The Town Clerk's office will begin accepting absentee ballot applications on January 1, 2020.

Residents, including college students, who are registered to vote in Wellesley but will be away during the 2020 elections should request an absentee ballot and ma...

Water Meter Upgrade Program

The Water Division is beginning an 18-month long program to upgrade water meters town-wide. New meters and transmitters will be installed in all homes and business at no additional charge to customers.

Adopt a Fire Hydrant

The DPW and Wellesley Fire-Rescue Department are asking for your help clearing fire hydrants of snow in your neighborhood this winter season. There are more than 1,400 hydrants in Wellesley and each one is potentially vital in the event of an emergency.Ad...

Playing Fields Lighting Report

Read and give input on a report to the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) from the Playing Fields Task Force lighting subcommittee. 

The report proposes adding and improving lights at Hunnewell fields near Wellesley High School. It was re...

WPD Seeks Administrative and Accounting Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE/ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT 

TOWN OF WELLESLEY

The Town of Wellesley is currently seeking an Administrative/Accounting Assistant.  Reporting to the Chief of Police, the Administrative/Accounting Assistant performs a variety of admi...

Happy New Year from WPD!

On behalf of Chief of Police Jack Pilecki, all of the officers and staff of the Wellesley Police Department wish the Wellesley community a safe and happy 2020.

2020 Town Election

Just a reminder that the Town Election will be on Tuesday March 17, 2020.  Thank you to the early birds who have informed us of your re-election candidacy or retirement.  

If your term expires in March 2020 and you have not notified us of...

Special Town Meeting Results

Electronic Voting provides complete transparency on the Special Town Meeting vote.  The results are available online.  

Thank you to the Electronic Voting Committee and Option Technologies for their work to bring Electronic Voting to Well...

Special Town Meeting is Dissolved

2019 December Special Town Meeting is dissolved.

The following item was taken up on Monday December 9th, 2019:

• Article 2 (2/3rds required), VOTED YES by Electronic Voting

o    162 Yes

o    35 No

o     and 2...