Government & development in Wellesley

Mon., Oct. 19: Board of Public Works meets via Zoom

Oct 18 · Town of Wellesley →

Wed., Oct. 21: Advisory Committee meets at Town Hall

Oct 18 · Town of Wellesley →

Sat., Oct. 24: Deadline to register for the state election

Oct 18 · Town of Wellesley →

Global Flora Conservatory Open Today at Botanic Garden

Oct 18 · Wellesley College →

Shuttle Buses Replace Worcester Line Trains in Wellesley Oct. 17–18

Oct 17 · Town of Wellesley →

State AG approves Wellesley's Residential Incentive Overlay amendment

Oct 16 · Town of Wellesley →

Board of Public Works meets Monday; revised agenda posted

Oct 16 · Town of Wellesley →

Overnight gas work closes Great Plain Avenue, Brook Street

Oct 15 · Town of Wellesley →

Zoning Board of Appeals hearing set for Thursday night

Oct 15 · Town of Wellesley →

Board of Assessors meets Thursday morning

Oct 15 · Town of Wellesley →

Housing Authority meets Thursday morning

Oct 15 · Town of Wellesley →

Council on Aging board meets Thursday afternoon

Oct 15 · Town of Wellesley →

Thursday's voting-machine test postponed

Oct 15 · Town of Wellesley →

Historical Commission Holds Online Hearing Tonight on Demolition Waivers

Oct 14 · Town of Wellesley →

Early Voting Details Posted for Nov. 3 State Election

Oct 14 · The Swellesley Report →

TBE Green Team Meets Tonight on Sustainability

Oct 14 · Temple Beth Elohim →

Board of Health Meets Remotely Today on FY28 Budget

Oct 13 · Town of Wellesley →

Select Board Votes Tonight on FY28 Guidelines, Reviews Town Meeting Motions

Oct 13 · Town of Wellesley →

Trails Committee Leads Guided Town Forest Walk Saturday

Oct 13 · The Swellesley Report →

Bylaw Review Committee Meets Today at 10 a.m.

Oct 13 · Town of Wellesley →

Library Trustees Meet Tonight

Oct 13 · Town of Wellesley →

Select Board to Vote on Three Patrol Officer Appointments

Oct 13 · Town of Wellesley →

Town Meeting Agendas Posted for Week of Oct. 12

Oct 12 · The Swellesley Report →

MBTA Runs Holiday Schedules Today; Commuter Rail Normal

Oct 12 · The Boston Report →

September report: 49 Wellesley homes available, median asking prices down 7%

Oct 12 · The Swellesley Report →

Main Library closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day

The Wellesley Free Library's Main Library is closed Monday, October 12. Regular hours resume Tuesday, October 13.

Oct 11 · Wellesley Free Library →

Tue. 10/13: Library Trustees Meet at 7:15 p.m.

The Board of Library Trustees meets Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 7:15 to 9 p.m. in the Arnold Room at Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St.

Oct 11 · Town of Wellesley →

Sat. 10/17: Early Voting at Wellesley Town Hall

In-person early voting for the state election begins Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Juliani Room at Town Hall, 525 Washington St.

Oct 11 · Town of Wellesley →

Sat. 10/17: Guided Fall Walk at Wellesley Town Forest

The Wellesley Trails Committee leads a free 1.6-mile guided walk along Longfellow Pond and a glacial esker Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 to 11:15 a.m., departing from the Longfellow Pond parking lot, 204 Oakland St.

Oct 11 · Town of Wellesley →

3 Hospitalized After Cleaning Chemicals Mix at Wellesley Restaurant

Firefighters responded around 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 9, after cleaning products accidentally mixed in a restaurant dishwasher. Three employees went to hospitals with respiratory irritation, and the building was declared safe after a hazmat inspection.

Oct 10 · Boston 25 News →

Advisory Committee to Vote on School A/C and Wight Pond Motions Wednesday

At its Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m. meeting, the committee is scheduled to vote on Special Town Meeting motions, including school air-conditioning design funding and a citizen petition on preparation for Wight Pond acquisition.

Oct 10 · Town of Wellesley →

Select Board member Kenny Largess holds Zoom office hours today

Kenny Largess holds Select Board office hours today, Oct. 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments are 15-minute Zoom sessions requested by email.

Oct 9 · Town of Wellesley →

Playing Fields Task Force meets this morning

The Playing Fields Task Force meets today, Oct. 9, from 7:45 to 9 a.m. The Town has posted an agenda.

Oct 9 · Town of Wellesley →

Public meeting on Wellesley Square improvements set for Oct. 14

On Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., town and DPW officials hold a public meeting at Hunnewell Elementary School. Consultants will present the project and seek feedback on conditions, parking, pedestrian safety and intersections.

Oct 9 · Town of Wellesley →

Beavers Spotted Building Near High School Skating Pond

Video captured beavers swimming and building near the high school track and field Skating Pond on Wednesday, October 7.

Oct 8 · The Swellesley Report →

Zoning Board of Appeals Holds Remote Hearing Tonight

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets remotely tonight, October 8, at 7:30 p.m. to review variance and special permit petitions.

Oct 8 · Town of Wellesley →

Permanent Building Committee Meets Tonight at 7:30

The Permanent Building Committee meets tonight, October 8, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. to review municipal construction and capital facility plans.

Oct 8 · Town of Wellesley →

Free Roadside Gardening Workshop on Pollinators Tonight

The Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association offers a free workshop tonight, October 8, from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at MassBay's Wellesley Hills campus. Speakers will cover low-maintenance curbside gardens, supporting pollinators, and local guidelines.

Oct 8 · Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association →

North 40 charrette gathers ideas for the 46-acre property's future

A town-wide planning charrette explored potential North 40 uses, including gardens, sports fields, housing and a 5-to-7-acre bike skills park proposed by students. Participants mapped ideas to inform future planning.

Oct 7 · The Swellesley Report →

Advisory Committee holds Special Town Meeting hearing tonight

The Advisory Committee's public hearing on the Fall Special Town Meeting warrant is Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall at Town Hall. In-person and remote participation are available.

Oct 7 · Town of Wellesley →

Design Review Board meets remotely tonight at 6:30

The Design Review Board meets remotely at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 7, to review development, signage and exterior design applications.

Oct 7 · Town of Wellesley →

West Suburban Health Group Committees Meet Remotely Tuesday

The West Suburban Health Group Steering Committee meets by Teams conference call Tuesday at 2 p.m., followed by the WSHG Board at 2:30 p.m.

Oct 6 · Town of Wellesley →

Natural Resources Commission Meets Tuesday Night

The Natural Resources Commission meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall at Town Hall.

Oct 6 · Town of Wellesley →

Historic District Commission Meets Tuesday Evening

The Historic District Commission meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Oct 6 · Town of Wellesley →

Planning Board Meets Remotely Tonight on Large House and Zoning Cases

The Planning Board meets remotely Monday, Oct. 5, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. to deliberate on Large House Review submissions and Zoning Board of Appeals cases.

Oct 5 · Town of Wellesley →

Town Boards Prepare for November Special Town Meeting, FY28 Budget

Town administrators issued the week's meeting lineup Sunday, Oct. 4. It covers Select Board and School Committee preparations for the November Special Town Meeting and preliminary FY28 budget guidelines.

Oct 5 · The Swellesley Report →

Trails Committee Meets Tonight at Warren Building

The Trails Committee meets in person Monday, Oct. 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Warren Building, 90 Washington St.

Oct 5 · Town of Wellesley →

Human Resources Board Meets Remotely Today at 5 p.m.

The Human Resources Board meets remotely Monday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m.

Oct 5 · Town of Wellesley →

Town Offices Close Monday, Oct. 12, for Indigenous Peoples Day

The Town calendar lists Monday, Oct. 12, as an all-day holiday under "Holidays & Offices Closed."

Oct 5 · Town of Wellesley →

Mon, Oct. 5: Trails Committee at Warren Building

The Trails Committee meets Monday, Oct. 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Warren Building, 90 Washington St.

Oct 4 · Town of Wellesley →

Tue, Oct. 6: Natural Resources Commission at Town Hall

The Natural Resources Commission meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Great Hall at Wellesley Town Hall, 525 Washington St.

Oct 4 · Town of Wellesley →

Wed, Oct. 7: Advisory Committee Special Town Meeting Hearing

The Advisory Committee holds a public hearing for the upcoming Special Town Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall at Town Hall, 525 Washington St.

Oct 4 · Town of Wellesley →

Town Leaders Review FY28 Budget Pressures

At an October 1 All Board meeting, town leaders reviewed early FY28 operating budget outlooks. Cost drivers include union negotiations and software cost increases.

Oct 3 · The Swellesley Report →

Temple Beth Elohim Plans Charles River Cleanup Saturday

The temple's Reverse Tashlich cleanup is Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m.–noon at the Charles River Walk in Waltham. Supplies will be provided.

Oct 3 · Temple Beth Elohim →

Climate Action Committee meets Friday morning at Town Hall

The committee meets from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. in the Juliani Room at Town Hall. The meeting is hybrid.

Oct 2 · Town of Wellesley →

North 40 Workshop Tonight at Wellesley High

The Town holds a public workshop at 6:30 p.m. in the Wellesley High School cafeteria, 50 Rice Street. Topics include the future of the 46-acre North 40, potential municipal uses, a proposed fire station headquarters, and a 13.12-acre conservation restriction.

Oct 1 · Town of Wellesley →

Wetlands Committee Continues Hearing on 24-Unit Walnut Street Plan

The committee meets remotely at 6:30 p.m. tonight to continue its hearing on a proposal to demolish four buildings at 49 Walnut Street and build a four-story, 24-unit apartment building. The agenda lists the project for review and does not indicate approval.

Oct 1 · Town of Wellesley →

Advisory Committee Meets Tonight on School AC, Warrant Articles

The Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall at Town Hall, 525 Washington St. It will review Special Town Meeting warrant articles on school air conditioning funding, Planning Board salaries and the Comprehensive Plan.

Sep 30 · Town of Wellesley →

Municipal Light Board Meets This Afternoon

The Municipal Light Board meets Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Kingsley Boardroom. The town posted an amended agenda on Sept. 28.

Sep 30 · Town of Wellesley →

Green Hall Reopens at Wellesley College After Year-Long Closure

Campus officials announced Sept. 29 that 95-year-old Green Hall has reopened after renovations that included upgraded fire systems, piping and energy-efficient lighting.

Sep 30 · The Wellesley News →