Permanent Building Committee advances Morses Pond recreation project to design development phase. The landscape-architect-led redesign consolidates play areas into one universally accessible playground for ages 5-12, enhances beach and site access, and opens waterfront views, coming in roughly
The Advisory Committee's second orientation session drew ten members to review committee structure and governance protocols. Chair Mark Benjamin opened the meeting with instruction on Open Meeting Law compliance, including the 48-hour agenda posting requirement and public-records management.
Wellesley Library trustees approve Foundation events and restoration funding. The Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved alcohol permits for two Foundation fundraising events, Books in Bloom on May 7, 2027, and a stewardship celebration at the Hills branch on September 30, 2026, and
Wellesley NRC approves removal of 31 deteriorating public shade trees. The Commission voted unanimously to remove 19 residential and campus trees and 12 Central Street commercial district trees, all cited for advanced decay, structural failure, and hazards to roadways and utility lines. NRC
Wellesley Human Resources Board approves $165,000 salary for Glenn Remick promotion. The board unanimously backed the Design and Construction Manager position for Mr. Remick effective November 2, representing a 22 percent increase from his current salary. Facilities Director Joe McDonough
Wellesley Historical Commission votes to designate six properties for year-long demolition protection. The commission, led by Michael Racette, selected six of eight properties as Preferably Preserved in August 10 hearings. The 22 Standish Road designation passed 6-0; the others passed unanimously.
Wellesley Climate Action Committee approves FY 2027 work plan. The committee unanimously approved a four-part agenda focused on reducing building and transportation emissions, enhancing climate communications, and strengthening governance, with Sustainability Director Dr. Marybeth Martello
Advisory Committee holds its first orientation session to train newly appointed members. Mark Benjamin, Chair, led the training session, which covered Advisory's role in evaluating warrant articles and producing the Advisory Report for Town Meeting, along with the committee's structure,
Wellesley's Natural Resources Commission is recruiting residents for open seats on the Wetlands Protection Committee, the town announced August 4. The Wellesley Free Library kept its summer calendar humming with a Minuteman Library Crawl running August 5 and 6, alongside a tech-and-well…
Select Board Policy Subcommittee moves two policies forward for full board review. Kenneth Largess and Colette Aufranc, members of the Policy Subcommittee, agreed to advance the updated Minutes Policy and Marathon Bib Policy revisions on July 30. The subcommittee also heard from Chief Financial
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