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Historic District Commission Vacancy

The Planning Department is seeking a candidate to fill a vacant seat on the Historic District Commission. 

The Commission's primary role is to review alterations to buildings and structures within Wellesley Historic Districts. Meetings ar...

REMINDER: MBTA Communities Public Forum on November 30

Join Town officials on Thursday, November 30 at 7:00 p.m. for an educational meeting on MBTA Communities and learn how Wellesley is working to comply with this new State housing initiative. 

This event will take place in the Wakelin Room ...

MBTA Green Line Shutdown

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will temporarily shut down the Green Line in the coming weeks for track construction. 

This work will impact Wellesley public transportation users in late November and throughout December. &...

RDF Winter Schedule

The Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) will follow the schedule below for the upcoming holiday and winter season:

• CLOSED on Thursday, November 23  for Thanksgiving Day
• OPEN on Friday, November 24 through Sunday, November 26. RDF Sunday...

Free 2-Hour Holiday Parking

Shop local and enjoy free parking at all 2-hour bagged street meters during the holiday season. 

The Select Board has waived parking fees at 2-hour street meters in Wellesley's commercial districts starting on Monday, November 20, 2023&am...

Racial Equity Group Selected for DEI Equity Audit

Wellesley has selected Racial Equity Group to conduct a broad equity audit for the Town and further Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work in the community. The management consulting firm will begin work in the coming weeks.

Appeal Flood Hazard Information by November 30

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing changes to flood hazard areas in Wellesley. 

The proposed  changes may include additions or modifications of Special Flood Hazard Areas - areas that would be inundated by the bas...