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Planning Board approves Large House Review at 31 Old Farm Road.

Planning Board approves Large House Review for 31 Old Farm Road after resolving accessory dwelling unit concerns. The board voted unanimously to greenlight the project after Town Counsel confirmed that the building structure would prevent incorporation of a recreation room into the ADU. The board

Human Resources Board OKs Kathy Savage bonus and new DPW hire

Human Resources Board unanimously backs three employment actions and new compensation structure. The board approved a one-week performance award of $1,843.82 for Kathy Savage, who served as Acting Director of the Council on Aging while managing director duties and facing staff shortages and

Wellesley Planning Board approves 31 Old Farm Road large house review

WELLESLEY -- May 4, 2026, Wellesley Planning Board approves 31 Old Farm Road and advances $50,000 Lower Falls study. Meeting May 4 with Vice Chair Thomas Taylor absent, the four-member board unanimously approved LHR-26-02 after Interim Planning Director Brad Downey said town counsel found no added ADU

Climate Action Committee endorses state bills, reissues school solar RFP

WELLESLEY -- May 1, 2026, Wellesley Climate Action Committee backs state climate bills, reissues school solar RFP. Chair Lise Olney led the May 1 meeting in endorsing opposition to a proposed $1 billion cut to MassSave, support for expanding the Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration Program from 10 to 20 municipalities, and

Natural Resources Commission approves removal of seven trees, preserves three

Natural Resources Commission votes unanimously to remove seven trees flagged by arborist and DPW as hazardous. Chair Steve Park, Vice Chair Melinda Arias-Voci, Secretary Joe Schott, and member Tom Hammond heard ten trees; three with resident speakers were placed on a watch list (22 Heckle Street