Select Board Office

The Select Board Office supports the five-member Select Board. Key responsibilities include:

• implementing Town regulations and policies approved by the Board, 
• developing long-term planning objectives and economic opportunities,
•  providing management guidance and oversight to other Town departments, and collaborating with Town boards and committees,
• managing permits, licensing, and Notary services,
• representing and promoting the Town in civic, business and public functions.  

Office staff are responsible for Town-wide communications to inform and promote citizen engagement, and overseeing website and social media content, media requests, community outreach, and assistance.

All citizen concerns and inquiries are addressed and responded to in a timely manner. Information requests, suggestions, or concerns may be emailed to the Select Board office or submitted using the online concern report. 

The Select Board staff assists the Wellesley Police Department in leading the Traffic and Safety Committee and fielding resident concerns and feedback regarding traffic, pedestrian, and mobility issues in the community. Please email trafficsafety@wellesleyma.gov to submit feedback or concerns on these issues. 

The staff also manages Wellesley’s participation in the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) Cities and Towns Program, which provides annual invitational entries to the Boston Marathon. 

Finally, the Select Board Office pursues grant opportunities, coordinates Town volunteer opportunities, collaborates with State officials, legislators, neighboring towns and regional intergovernmental organizations, and coordinates the scheduling of Town Hall meetings and meeting rooms.