Jeff Azano-Brown Named DPW Assistant Director

The Town of Wellesley has selected Jeff Azano-Brown as its Assistant Director of Public Works. 

Azano-Brown has been with the DPW for more than 17 years, most recently as Superintendent of the Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF).

In an ...

DPW "Brew" Helps 2019 Snow Removal

A house-made brew at the Wellesley Department of Public Works is saving money and helping the environment. In this video, learn how the DPW uses a sugar beet solution to help beat snow and ice. 

Save the Date: Special Town Meeting on May 13

The Wellesley Board of Selectmen will convene a Special Town Meeting at the Wellesley Middle School Auditorium on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. 

The Warrant for Special Town Meeting will close at 5:00 pm on Friday, March 29, 2019.

Any citizens ...

COA Presents Discover Your Purpose Event on March 28

Create your own personal purpose statement! 

Wellesley seniors 55 years and older are invited to attend a "Discover Your Purpose" seminar on Thursday, March 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Tolles Parsons Center (500 Washington Street). The...

RDF Spring Schedule

Mark your calendars for important dates at the Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF). Beginning in April, the RDF moves to its 2019 spring schedule, offering additional recycling opportunities for residents. 

Please note these events:&am...

Open Seat on the Sustainable Energy Committee

The SEC is seeking a new member who will be appointed by the Board of Selectmen to complete a term that ends on June 30, 2020.

See the Re-imagined Fells Branch Library

Take a video tour of the newly renovated Fells Branch Library! This historic building has been re-imagined as a place for young Wellesley residents to learn through play. 

Read on...

Wellesley 2019 Town Election Official Results

Wellesley 2019 Town Election Official Results available now!  Congratulations to Wellesley's newly elected Town Wide Officials and Town Meeting Members.

Thank you to all the candidates for running for office.  There are many additional op...

NRC Plans for Forest Future

The Wellesley Natural Resources Commission (NRC) has developed a new management plan to preserve and enhance the 137-acre Town Forest and protect the native bird populations living there. 

The Forest Stewardship and Bird Habitat Plan was created a...

Wellesley Executive Director Leaving Position

At the regular Board of Selectmen's meeting on Monday, February 25, the Board and Town of Wellesley Executive Director of General Government, Blythe C. Robinson, announced that Ms. Robinson is leaving her position with the Town effective March 1, 2019.&am...

Changes to Library Drive-up Book Drop

Pardon the dust at the Wellesley Free Library main branch! 

The drive-up book drop at the rear Library entrance at 530 Washington St. will be under construction for the rest of this winter. The Library is installing an Automated Materials Handler ...

Girls' Softball Fields Advancing to Home Plate

A plan to improve the Wellesley girls’ softball fields took another big step forward after the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) voted unanimously to fund $500,000 toward construction costs from Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds.

Historic District Commission Vacancy

Help preserve Wellesley's historic neighborhoods and properties. 

The Wellesley Historic District Commission is looking for candidates to fill a vacant seat on its board for a term beginning immediately and running through June 30, 2020. ...

Building Dept. to Close Early (1 PM) on Fridays in March

The Wellesley Building Dept. will be closing early (at 1 PM) on Fridays during the month of March. 

This temporary schedule change will allow for staff training on the Town's new online permitting system from ViewPoint Cloud.

Soon residents and/or ...

Read the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

What will Wellesley Town Meeting members be discussing and voting on this spring? Read the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant to find out. 

The warrant is the list of the items to be considered during Wellesley's Annual Town Meeting; this year Town ...

2019 Dog Licensing is Now Available Online

All dogs in Wellesley must be licensed by the Town Clerk's office. Residents can now apply for 2019 dog licenses online through the town's new ViewPoint Cloud system. 

Please note the following information for registering online:

1. Rabies Certificate...

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...