Planning Board lacks quorum, continues special permit, hears 15-unit condo proposal.
Planning Board unable to muster quorum, delays special permit vote. The Wellesley Planning Board, lacking the required four-member supermajority, voted unanimously 3-0 to continue the Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit for 26 Washington Street to July 27. Chair Marc Charney, Vice Chair Thomas
Planning Board · Meeting of July 13, 2026
WELLESLEY — Planning Board unable to muster quorum, delays special permit vote. The Wellesley Planning Board, lacking the required four-member supermajority, voted unanimously 3-0 to continue the Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit for 26 Washington Street to July 27. Chair Marc Charney, Vice Chair Thomas Taylor, and Member James Roberti were present.
The Board heard a presentation on a proposed 15-unit condominium at 136 Worcester Street, requesting written clarification on wetland setbacks and zoning district confirmation. The Board also flagged broader tensions between state ADU law and town setback requirements, planning a future meeting with the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of July 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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