Government · Historical Commission
Commission approves Sheridan waiver, delays 3 others
Wellesley's Historical Commission approved one teardown waiver and continued three others amid size concerns.
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Government · Library Board of Trustees
Trustees Ban Scooters, Bikes Inside Library
Wellesley library trustees banned scooters and bikes from all branches and kept printing fees in place.
Government · Board of Health
Health board to draft memo on school AC plan
The Wellesley Board of Health began drafting a memo on the health effects of planned school window air conditioners ahead of the Nov. 9 Special Town Meeting.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Appoints Three New Patrol Officers
Wellesley's Select Board swore in three new patrol officers and approved FY28 budget guidelines at its October 13 meeting.
Government · Bylaw Review Committee
Bylaw panel approves Article 2 rewrite for STM
Wellesley's Bylaw Review Committee voted 5-0 to finalize a rewrite of Article 2 governing open meetings and public records ahead of the Fall 2026 Special Town Meeting.
Government · Playing Field Task Force
Task Force Approves Fun Run and Soccer Permits
The Wellesley Playing Field Task Force approved two field-use permits 7-1 and heard Little League push back on a Celebrations Committee plan for a Wonderful Weekend helicopter ride.
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA approves ADU variance for Cottage Street garage
The Wellesley Zoning Board of Appeals approved an ADU variance and garage permit at 58 Cottage Street despite objections from neighbors in the town's only historic district.
Government · Permanent Building Committee
Panel presses for cheaper Morses Pond materials
The Permanent Building Committee pushed back on premium material choices for the Morses Pond beach house redesign.
Government · Design Review Board
Design Review Board continues Albion Road house review with conditions
Design Review Board continued review of 9,524-square-foot Albion Road house on October 7 with conditions for October 21 hearing. Vice Chair Iris Lin moved to continue the application.
Government · Design Review Board
Design board approves four signs, pauses Albion Road house
Wellesley's Design Review Board approved four commercial sign permits and continued review of a 9,524-square-foot house proposed for 35 Albion Road.
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