Wellesley outsources weights and measures to Norfolk County
Wellesley Select Board outsources weights and measures to Norfolk County. The Select Board unanimously approved a three-year inter-municipal agreement with Norfolk County to provide weights and measures services beginning August 21 at 13,000 dollars annually, replacing retiring Sealer Jack Walsh
Select Board · Meeting of August 17, 2026
Wellesley Select Board outsources weights and measures to Norfolk County. The Select Board unanimously approved a three-year inter-municipal agreement with Norfolk County to provide weights and measures services beginning August 21 at 13,000 dollars annually, replacing retiring Sealer Jack Walsh after 47 years of service. The vote was conditioned on Town Counsel review of statutory compliance.
In other action, the Board opened the Fall 2026 Special Town Meeting warrant and unanimously approved 3 percent merit pay increases for Police Chief Scott Whittemore, Fire Chief Steve Mortarelli, and Assistant Fire Chief Chuck DiGiandomenico. The special town meeting is scheduled for November 9 at Wellesley High School.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of August 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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