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School Committee withdraws from school choice program for 2026-27

Wellesley School Committee votes unanimously to exit school choice program. Assistant Superintendent Cindy Mahr recommended withdrawal for the 2026-27 school year, citing annual enrollment fluctuations by grade level; Superintendent David Lussier noted WPS has never participated in the program and

Planning Board approves three projects; defers two for further review.

Planning Board approves three applications in May 18 meeting; defers two. Chair Marc Charney and the five-member Board voted unanimously to approve PSI-26-01 for 26 Washington Street, conditioned on legal dissolution of a right-of-way and municipal light plant sign-off, while deferring the

Design Review Board approves four applications, defers guidelines update.

Design Review Board approves four applications and defers guidelines update. Chair Juann Khoory and four members unanimously approved sign and construction permits at 33 Central Street, 10 Railroad Street, and 45 Dana Road, along with an FAR special permit at 26 Washington Street, each with

Trustees approve $33,800 for Hills Branch renovation

Wellesley Library Trustees approve $33,800 for Hills Branch interior renovation. The Board unanimously approved State Aid funds including $16,300 for new book bins, $2,500 for cleaning and restoration of an oil painting above the fireplace, and $15,000 for computer tables and chairs. The branch

Select Board approves letter to state on 40 Oakland Street surplus land.

Select Board unanimously approves letter to state on Oakland Street surplus land. Chair Marjorie Freiman led the five-member board in voting 5-0 to send the May 13 correspondence to the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) and Housing and Livable Communities