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Hills Branch library closes June 1 for months-long renovation

Hills Branch library closes Monday for renovation as Town Hall races two June application deadlines. The Wellesley Free Library announced the Hills Branch will shut June 1 and reopen in fall 2026, while the Board of Public Works is taking applications through June 5 for an interim membe…

Town Hall summer hours start Friday as Hollis Street housing deadline looms

Town Hall shifts to summer hours Friday as affordable housing and library deadlines stack up. Beginning May 29, Wellesley municipal offices will close at noon on Fridays and stay open until 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, according to a town reminder. Residents have until June 8 to appl…

School Committee appoints David Jordan as Finance and Operations chief.

Wellesley School Committee unanimously appoints Dr. David Jordan as Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations, effective July 1, 2026. Superintendent David Lussier conducted a spring search process that included a cross-sectional screening committee and half-day interviews with

Council on Aging advances three candidates to Selectboard

Wellesley Council on Aging advances three board candidates to Selectboard consideration. Chair Judy Gertler will present Corinne Monahan, Anne Rader, and Renee Spencer to the Selectboard on June 2 after the board voted unanimously to advance them. During the meeting, staff updated the board on

Board approves $7.5M bond anticipation note for Hardy Elementary School solar project.

Wellesley Select Board unanimously renews $7.5M bond note for Hardy Elementary School solar project. Treasurer Maura O'Connor reported Fidelity Capital Markets won competitive sale at 2.60 percent net interest cost, a decline from 3.00 percent the prior year. The board also voted unanimously to end