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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The Select Board, Finance Committee, Town Meeting and every other town board, from the meeting record.
Government · Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee Advances New Senior Pay Grade
The Wellesley Advisory Committee voted 12-1 to advance a new top salary grade for three senior town officials.
Government · Select Board
Select Board Renews Verizon Cable License
Wellesley Select Board approved a new Verizon cable license and weighed the risk of rushing a school air conditioning project.
Government · Natural Resources Commission
NRC debriefs North 40 charrette, weighs land swap
Wellesley's Natural Resources Commission debated a possible Morton Park land swap tied to North 40 fire station talk and reviewed Morses Pond playground designs.
Government · Policy Subcommittee
Wellesley Panel Reworks Student Raffle Rules
Wellesley's Policy Subcommittee revised draft rules on student raffles and public comment but took no votes.
Government · Climate Action Committee
School Committee advances two AC funding plans
Wellesley's Climate Action Committee pushed back on the town's school air-conditioning plan while clearing routine business.
Government · Wetlands Protection Committee
Panel approves town demolition at 3 Bacon Street
The Wellesley Wetlands Protection Committee voted to let the town demolish a condemned house at 3 Bacon Street and continued a contested 24-unit apartment hearing.
Government · School Councils
Hardy Council reviews 2026-2027 improvement plan, eyes proficiency gains.
Hardy School Council reviewed the 2026-2027 improvement plan, setting a 90-percent achievement target. Student proficiency currently stands in the top 70s and 80s across subjects, with math and science meeting the 80-percent year-end target and English Language Arts at 79 percent. Principal Grant
Government · N40 Charrette
Wellesley Charrette Gathers Input on North 40's Future
Wellesley charrette draws 200-plus residents to map the North 40's future amid fire station tension.
Government · Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee examines competing school air conditioning proposals
The Wellesley Advisory Committee heard presentations on four Special Town Meeting articles, with extended debate over competing approaches to school air conditioning funding. Planning Director Rob Watchilla requested $350,000 for a 2027-2028 Comprehensive Plan and a $15,570 planning salary transfer.
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