News Flash

Town-wide Yard Sale

Wet weather won't dampen the Recreation Department's annual town-wide yard sale. The event is on as scheduled for Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1. 

This is a self-guided sale. Shoppers should use the interactive map ...

iWalk Day is October 4

Celebrate International Walk, Ride & Roll Day (iWalk) on Wednesday, October 4, 2023! Join with students and adults around the world by ditching your car and walking or biking to school or work.

Using transportation options other than cars can help ease...

Special Town Meeting Elections in Precincts D and F

Run for Town Meeting Member in Precinct D or  Precinct F!

Due to resignations, there is one vacant Town Meeting Member seat in both Precinct D and Precinct F. According to the Town Bylaws, Special Elections must take place to fill the vacancies.

Th...

The Town of Wellesley is Hiring!

Do you want to work for the Town of Wellesley? We want you to apply! Visit our jobs page to see our openings in Engineering, Social Work, Environmental Health, Human Resources and more!

REMINDER: New Route 1 Bus Schedule Starts Sept. 25

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) is launching a revised Route 1 bus schedule in Wellesley beginning on Monday, September 25. 

The changes are intended to improve service for bus riders and include: 

• Adjustments to timing th...

Fall 2023 Health Update

Learn about upcoming flu clinics, important RSV information, and other public health news. Read the Wellesley Health Department Fall 2023 Update.

Get to Know Wellesley

A new video from the Charles River Regional Chamber is helping support our local businesses. Watch "Get to Know Wellesley" and see what makes our downtown areas unique. This project is funded by Meet Boston! and the Mass Office of Travel & Tourism.

November 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant

The Select Board will convene a 2023 Special Town Meeting (STM) on Monday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 7, if a second meeting night is needed.  

The STM Warrant has been signed and a digital copy of the Warrant is posted on the Town of Welles...

Fall Sidewalk Construction in Wellesley

The DPW is replacing and adding sections of public sidewalks and sidewalk ramps this fall as part of the Complete Streets program. See the sidewalk construction map for details.

Walnut Street Reconstruction Project Update

Work is wrapping up on the Walnut Street Reconstruction project. Read the Department of Public Works recent update with information on the project timeline and roadway elements.

Special Town Meeting Planned for November 6

The Select Board will convene a Special Town Meeting (STM) on Monday, November 6, 2023. 

The meeting is currently planned for in-person at 7:00 p.m. in the Wellesley Middle School auditorium with an option to move to the Zoom platform if needed.&a...

National Grid Work on Weston Road

National Grid is replacing gas mains along portions of Weston Road and side streets in the coming months. 

This work will take place Monday through Friday during daytime hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will impact traffic. At times, Weston R...

WFD Welcomes New Interim Fire Chief David Soar

Wellesley's new Interim Fire Chief David Soar brings experience and local familiarity to his role.

Attorney General's Office Approves Bylaws

The Office of the Attorney General has approved the Town Bylaws and Zoning Bylaws voted at the 2023 Annual Town Meeting.   

The Town Bylaws are effective June 8, 2023, the date of the notice publication. 

Although the Zoning Bylaw...