Memorial Day Observances

Wellesley Town Hall and all municipal buildings will be CLOSED all day on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. 

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28. Please check the Town of Wellesley website for specific department hours.

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Don Newell Named New WMLP Director

The Wellesley Municipal Light Board has selected an experienced, proven leader as the next Director of the Town’s Municipal Light Plant. Don Newell, the Assistant Director of Line Operations at the WMLP, has been named to the position by a unani...

Wellesley Hires New RDF Superintendent

The Town of Wellesley has selected James Manzolini as the new Superintendent of the Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF). 

A long-time Department of Public Works employee, Manzolini has worked in the DPW's Engineering Division since 2013. He take...

Community Movie Night on the Power of Play

Attend a FREE community movie night at Wellesley High School on Thurs. May 29, 7 PM to learn how play improves kids' social, emotional and physical well being. Hosted by the Youth Commission, Recreation Department, and other community supporters.

WMLP Offers Residential Solar Rebate Program

Get a rebate for installing solar in your home. The Wellesley Municipal Light Plant (WMLP) is participating in a Massachusetts program that provides rebates for qualifying residential solar installations completed before July 31, 2020.

Wellesley Receives $4.245 million in Bond Sale Proceeds

The Town of Wellesley will receive $4.245 million from bond sale proceeds to finance capital projects.

EV Drivers Get a Charge Out of New WMLP Program

Residents who drive electric vehicles (EV) can save money and help reduce Wellesley's peak electric demand with the Bring Your Own Charger (BYOC) program. 

The Wellesley Municipal Light Plant (WMLP) and the Sustainable Energy Committee (SEC) have ...

DPW Paving Project Begins May 15

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Division will be paving a number of residential streets in Wellesley beginning on Wednesday, May 15.

Affected streets are Temple Road, Sterling Road, Westwood Road, Bristol Road, Maugus Hill Road and a portion o...

Updated: Additional Volunteer Opportunities for Town Boards and Committees

Want to become more involved in the Town of Wellesley? Volunteer to serve on a Town board or committee and share your talents with our community. 

Applications are now being accepted for seats on a number of local boards, committees and commission...

Crime Alert: Forced Entry Car Break-ins

CRIME ALERT: 

The Wellesley Police Department wants all residents to be aware of recent criminal activity in surrounding towns and in eastern Massachusetts. This activity has not occurred in Wellesley but the WPD is issuing this alert as a prevent...

Honoring Those Who Served

Each year, Wellesley remembers the military veterans who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

On May 8, members of Wellesley American Legion Post 72 and Town Graves and Ceremonial Officer Joe Oliveri were joined by a group of Wellesley residents and vo...

Healthy Yards for a Healthy Community

The use of toxic lawn chemicals is dangerous to the health of children, pets, and our environment. The Board of Health and the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) are asking residents to join the Town of Wellesley in creating a pesticide-free community.

Wat...

Attorney General Approves 2019 ATM Bylaw Article Amendments

The Office of the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has approved the Wellesley 2019 Annual Town Meeting Zoning and Town Bylaw Articles.

Zoning Bylaw Amendments are effective as of the date of the Town Meeting vote or as voted at Town Me...

May Events Honor Wellesley Veterans

The West Suburban Veterans' District (WSVD) will honor local veterans with two events in May to recognize current and departed veterans for their service. All residents are welcome to participate. 

Dressing of the Graves

Wednesday, May 8 at 5 PM, W...

Audit Committee Vacancy

Volunteer to serve on the Town Audit Committee! 

There is a vacant seat on the Town Audit Committee that must be filled by the Town Moderator. Wellesley residents with accounting or financial expertise are encouraged to apply. 

This commit...

Selectmen's Office Hours at Town Hall

Beginning this month, members of the Board of Selectmen will be holding occasional office hours at Town Hall.  All residents are encouraged to drop in to discuss town-related issues and share their opinions. 

Board member Lise Olney and p...

Online Permitting in Building Dept. Begins April 10

Building in Wellesley? There's a good chance your project will need permits. 

Beginning on Wednesday, April 10, all building, electrical, plumbing, and gas fitting permit applications will be available online through the Building Department's new ...

REMINDER: RDF Spring Calendar

The Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) starts its spring events schedule beginning on Saturday, April 6. Please note these important upcoming dates:

• Paint Recycling - Saturday, April 6 from 9 AM to 1 PM
• Sunday hours - Sunday, April 7 (through N...

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...

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...