Board Reelects Hall as Chair, Approves WeCare Budget Adjustments
Wellesley's Municipal Light Board reelects Hall as Chair, approves sustainable energy budget changes. The Board unanimously reelected Edward (Ned) Hall as Chair, elected Jeff P. Wechsler as Vice Chair and Michael McManus as Secretary for fiscal year 2027, and approved a revised WeCare 100% Budget
Municipal Light Board · Meeting of June 17, 2026
Wellesley's Municipal Light Board reelects Hall as Chair, approves sustainable energy budget changes. The Board unanimously reelected Edward (Ned) Hall as Chair, elected Jeff P. Wechsler as Vice Chair and Michael McManus as Secretary for fiscal year 2027, and approved a revised WeCare 100% Budget with removal of battery energy storage system cost provisions.
Director David Wood received unanimous approval for a 6% salary adjustment. The Board directed $717,759 toward equipment including a hybrid bucket truck and cable infrastructure while discussing potential changes to WeCare pricing as the utility's power supply has become significantly less carbon-intensive.
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Source: the Municipal Light Board meeting of June 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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