News Flash

2023 Annual Town Meeting is Tonight

2023 Annual Town Meeting begins on Monday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. Members will meet in-person at Wellesley Middle School. 

The public is invited to attend. For information and materials specific to this Town Meeting, visit the 2023 Annual Town Meet...

Public Hearing on Local Flood Management on April 11

Learn about flooding in the Charles River watershed and give input on possible solutions. Attend a Zoom public hearing on Tuesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. hosted by the NRC and the Charles River Watershed Association.

MBTA Launches New Speed Restrictions Dashboard

MBTA riders have a new tool for up-to-date information on speed restrictions across the system. A recently launched online dashboard provides transparent and timely information for customers.

Blasting Notice for Cranmore Road

Occasional blasting will be taking place on Cranmore Road in Wellesley beginning on Friday, March 24. 

Crews will be removing ledge as part of a residential construction project in the area. Work is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. 

The Wel...

Vietnam War Veterans Observance

The community and especially all Veterans are invited to a ceremony honoring Vietnam War Veterans on March 29 at 9:00 a.m. in Framingham.

Health Department Keep Well Clinics

The Health Department offers weekly Keep Well clinics for residents. 

Services include:

• Blood pressure check and monitoring
• Review medications with a nurse
• Learn about important health topics
• Learn about healthy lifestyle practices
• Have your health que...

Fix a Leak Week

Tiny drips of water can add up quickly. That’s the message from the Wellesley Department of Public Works Water Division, which is urging local residents and businesses to fix common water leaks in honor of national “Fix a Leak Week.”

MWRTA New Fare System Launches May 1

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) will launch a new fare collection system on May 1 to help make payments easier and more efficient, and improve service. This system will be used on the CatchConnect and Fixed Route Bus service.

FDA Grant Will Enhance Food Safety Practices

The Health Department recently received a grant from the FDA that will help enhance food safety inspections and practices, improve training, and lower the risk of food-borne illnesses.

Official FINAL Results for the March 7, 2023 Annual Town Election

The final official results for the March 7, 2023 Annual Town Election are available online. All eligible ballots have been counted. The next Wellesley election will be in March 2024. 

Read on...

Spring CPR & Water Safety Classes

The Wellesley Police Department is hosting CPR & Water Safety classes this spring, in partnership with the American Red Cross. 

Classes are planned for Tuesday, April 25 and Thursday, April 27. Participants must be at least 16 years old.&n...

MBTA Spring Service Schedules

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced minor changes in some service schedules this spring. 

The changes affect bus, subway, commuter rail, and ferry service and will go into effect on various dates this month.&nbs...

Annual Town Election March 7, 2023 - UNOFFICIAL Results

The UNOFFICIAL Results for the March 7, 2023 Annual Town Election are available online. The unofficial results include all ballots by voters either in-person at the polls or by mail received by 8:00 PM on Election Day. The results do not include write-ins...

School Committee Update on Collective Bargaining

The Wellesley School Committee is providing regular updates to the community on the status of negotiations with the Wellesley Educators Association (WEA). 

Recognizing that there is strong interest in this issue, on Wednesday, March 1 the School C...

Happy 112th Birthday Herlda Senhouse!

Wellesley's oldest resident, Herlda Senhouse, celebrated her 112th birthday on Tuesday, February 28. 

More than 50 family members and friends threw a surprise birthday party for her. Some of the attendees flew in from Maryland, North Carolina, and...

MBTA Service Changes in March

MBTA riders can expect service changes to subway lines in Boston during the month of March. 

During the weekends of March 4-5 and March 25-26, the Red Line will undergo some changes as a new digital signal system is installed. Shuttle bus...

Spring 2023 Traffic Box Artists Wanted

More artists are needed to paint Wellesley traffic signal boxes this spring!

To help make our community even more colorful and enhance the visual experience for Town residents and visitors, the Wellesley Public Art Committee (PAC) is working with the Welle...

Design Review Board Vacancies

Serve on the Design Review Board (DRB) and help make design recommendations for signage and other projects in Wellesley. 

Working with the Wellesley Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals, the DRB helps ensure that signs and projects follo...

Wellesley Police Launch New UAV Program

The Wellesley Police Department has launched a new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or 'drone' program.  This video outlines what a UAV is and how it will be used by the Wellesley Police Department.

Read the Wellesley Police Departm...

First EV in Service for WPD

Wellesley Police Department is debuting its first all Electric Vehicle (EV) in service to the community. The new police cruiser is a big step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  

A generous donation from a resident provided funding for Chie...

Renew Your Dog License for 2023

Renew your dog license for 2023 through the Town of Wellesley online Viewpoint system. 

You will receive an email with a direct link from noreply@viewpointcloud.com.  If you do not receive it, please check your spam folder and/or another ...

Winter Weather Tips from the DPW

It's beginning to look a lot like WINTER! The Department of Public Works is sharing important winter weather tips as Wellesley and the Commonwealth experience the first major storm of the season.