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Members: Marc Charney (Chair), Thomas Taylor (Vice Chair), Patricia Mallett (Secretary), Edward Chazen (Member), James Roberti (Member)

Planning Board backs floodplain fix, delays RIO zoning article to Feb. 23

WELLESLEY -- February 9, 2026, Wellesley Planning Board endorses floodplain bylaw fix but delays RIO zoning article amid Town Counsel concerns. The board voted 5-0 on Monday to support a minor amendment to Section 3.7 conforming the town's floodplain bylaw to the 2020 state model, adding recreational

RIO Task Force approves revised bylaw language for Town Meeting submission.

RIO Task Force settles on purpose statement and bylaw motion language. The Task Force, chaired by Thomas Taylor, voted 7-4 to retain the current Residential Incentive Overlay purpose statement without changes ahead of Town Meeting, rejecting proposals to emphasize housing supply and inclusionary

Planning Board approves parking revision, continues dense housing review.

Planning Board approves special permit for 592 Washington Street 19-unit development. Chair Marc Charney and members Thomas Taylor, James Roberti, Patricia Mallett, and Kathleen Woodward voted unanimously to grant the Wellesley Square Commercial District permit on the condition that the existing

Planning Board appoints Downey as interim director, continues 592 Washington Street hearing.

Planning Board unanimously appoints Downey as interim director and continues 592 Washington Street hearing. Brad Downey was elevated to Interim Planning Director retroactive to January 2, 2026, in a unanimous vote; Board members cited his experience and streamlining work on zoning board cases. The

Wellesley Planning Board names Brad Downey interim planning director

WELLESLEY -- January 12, 2026, Wellesley Planning Board appoints Brad Downey interim planning director in unanimous vote. The board voted 5-0 on Jan. 12 to promote Downey retroactive to Jan. 2, after Chair Marc Charney cited the previous director's departure and a second staff vacancy. Member Jim Roberti