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Historical Commission approves preservation status for four Wellesley properties.

The Wellesley Historical Commission voted unanimously to designate four residential properties as preferably preserved, each imposing a 12-month delay on demolition permits. Chair Michael Racette and five members including Vice Chair Alexander Gavis, Secretary Larry McNally, Michael Greco, and

Wellesley Planning Board names Brad Downey interim planning director

WELLESLEY -- January 12, 2026, Wellesley Planning Board appoints Brad Downey interim planning director in unanimous vote. The board voted 5-0 on Jan. 12 to promote Downey retroactive to Jan. 2, after Chair Marc Charney cited the previous director's departure and a second staff vacancy. Member Jim Roberti

Select Board Policy Subcommittee discusses Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee draft

The Select Board Policy Subcommittee met with the Climate Action Committee to gather feedback on a draft Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee designed to bolster the Select Board's capital planning responsibilities. Colette Aufranc presented the proposed structure, current process review, and draft

Wellesley Climate Action Committee delays parking zoning amendments

Wellesley Climate Action Committee delays parking zoning amendments pending Planning Department review. Mobility Manager Sheila Page explained the postponement from the upcoming Town Meeting, citing Planning Department staffing constraints and the need for additional stakeholder engagement,

Zoning Board approves Chunyong Lin home rebuild; renews three college permits

Wellesley Zoning Board unanimously approves Chunyong Lin home rebuild on undersized lot. The three-member panel voted to allow demolition and reconstruction of a 2-story residence at 13 Fells Road on a 9,982 square foot lot in a 10,000 square foot district, with Board member Walter B. Adams noting