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DPW presents $14.2 million PFAS water treatment plan with rate hikes

Advisory Committee hears DPW's $14.2 million PFAS water treatment plan. Director Dave Cohen presented a 2.2 percent increase in the operating budget, with water rates rising approximately 20 percent and sewer rates about six percent to fund mandatory PFAS treatment required for state and federal

Select Board amends traffic regulations, approves bylaw committee charge.

Wellesley Select Board votes on traffic regulations and MassBay update. The board unanimously approved amendments adding a stop sign at Ivy Road and Poplar Road and prohibiting parking on Halsey Avenue and Turner Road near Morses Pond. Chair Marjorie Freiman reported that Secretary Ed Augustus

Natural Resources Commission advances land conservation plan for Town Meeting.

Natural Resources Commission advances refined land conservation plan toward Town Meeting. Vice Chair Steve Park and commissioners including Bea Bezmalinovic and Michael D'Ortenzio endorsed D'Ortenzio's 40-page strategy after proposing a two-step warrant article separating conservation affirmation

Board of Library Trustees approves parking lot renovation project

The Board of Library Trustees approved a $766,000 parking lot renovation for the Main Library, with construction set to begin summer 2026 and run eight to 12 weeks. Town Engineer Dave Hickey presented the project, which includes milling and paving, new sidewalks, stairs, and a front patio entrance;

Planning Board appoints Downey as interim director, continues 592 Washington Street hearing.

Planning Board unanimously appoints Downey as interim director and continues 592 Washington Street hearing. Brad Downey was elevated to Interim Planning Director retroactive to January 2, 2026, in a unanimous vote; Board members cited his experience and streamlining work on zoning board cases. The