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Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee has broad review powers and reporting requirements, which are set out in Article 11 of the Town Bylaws.
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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is responsible for appointing the independent accountant who performs an annual audit of the financial statements of the Town.
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Board of Assessors
The Assessors' Office is responsible for administering Massachusetts property tax laws effectively and equitably and for producing accurate and fair appraisals of all taxable property.
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Board of Health
The mission of the Wellesley Health Department is to assess and address the needs of the Wellesley community, in order to protect and improve the health and quality of life of its residents and work force.
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Board of Public Works
The three-person, elected Board of Public Works oversees the Department of Public Works (DPW), which consists of the following programs: Engineering, Park, Highway, Recycling & Disposal, Management Services, Water, and Sewer.
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Climate Action Committee
The Sustainable Energy Committee proposes sustainable energy goals, to reduce Town greenhouse gas emissions from the municipal, residential, commercial, industrial and institutional sectors.
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Community Preservation Committee
On November 5, 2002 Wellesley residents demonstrated their commitment to open space, historical preservation and community housing by passing the Community Preservation Act (CPA).
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Council on Aging
Learn about the Council on Aging for Wellesley, MA.
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Cultural Council
The Wellesley Cultural Council is the local presence of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and grants funds to community-based projects in the arts, humanities and sciences.
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Denton Road Neighborhood Conservation District
The Denton Road NCD promotes the conservation and preservation of the neighborhood's existing buildings and structures and encourages compatible new construction that will complement the existing overall neighborhood character.
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Design Review Board
Review information about the Design Review Board such as member and alternate member information, staff contacts, meeting details, and related items.
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Fair Housing Committee
It is the policy of the Town of Wellesley, acting through all of its agencies, to insure equal housing opportunity for all people without regard to race, color, national ancestry, age, sex, religious preference or marital status.
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Historic District Commission
Review information about the Historic District Commission, which works to preserve our landmarks. Find details on members, member terms, staff contacts, and meeting information.
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Historical Commission
The Historical Commission educates the community on the values of historic preservation, advocates for public actions that encourage preservation, and addresses major development issues to ensure growth can coincide with the protection of historical assets.
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Housing Authority
The Wellesley Housing Authority (WHA) is a State and Federally funded public housing authority located in the town of Wellesley, Massachusetts. The WHA owns or manages a total of 246 rental units or housing opportunities.
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Housing Development Corporation
The Wellesley Housing Development Corporation's mission is to sponsor and assist in the development of affordable housing opportunities for persons of low and moderate income in the Town of Wellesley, Massachusetts in order to implement the Town's Affordable Housing Policy.
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Human Resources Board
The Board appoints a Human Resources Director and such staff, as it deems necessary. The Board oversees the Human Resources Director and staff in administering the classification and salary plans and establishing policies and procedures consistent with those plans.
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Library Trustees
Trustees deal with the general oversight of all library services and policies. Through an ongoing planning process, they assess the Library’s needs and its role in town. They establish policies and procedures for the Library that reflect the needs of the community and which are consistent with national standards set by the American Library Association.
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Municipal Light Board
The five-person, Municipal Light Board oversees the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant. The board consists of the three elected Board of Public Works Commissioners and two members appointed by the Board of Selectman.
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Natural Resources Commission (NRC)
It is the mission of the Natural Resources Commission to provide stewardship, education and advocacy of the Town of Wellesley park, conservation, and open space system.
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Permanent Building Committee
The Permanent Building Committee shall be responsible for financial estimates, the design of every project, and the construction of those projects for which funds are appropriated to the Committee.
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Planning Board
The mission of the Planning Board is to assist in the creation and maintenance of a functional and attractive predominantly residential community through attention to municipal planning and project review.
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Playing Fields Task Force
Discover the work and efforts of the Playing Fields Task Force.
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Recreation Commission
Our mission statement is to provide recreational and educational opportunities to Wellesley residents in the most cost effective manner.
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Retirement Board
Gain an understanding of the work of the Retirement Board and their commitment to Wellesley.
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School Building Committee - HHU
The purpose of the School Building Committee, which will work under the guidance of the School Committee, in collaboration with the Board of Selectmen, is to direct the building process through feasibility study, schematic design and design development, and construction.
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School Committee
Discover members of the School Committee and their work for the Wellesley School District.
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Select Board
The Select Board serves as the chief executive board of the Town, and as such, oversees all matters affecting the interest and welfare of the community.
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Trails Committee
The Trails Committee develops, promotes and maintains the town's trails network.
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Wetlands Protection Committee
Wellesley's wetlands are protected by the Wetlands Protection Committee which works to preserve town lakes, rivers, streams and other wetland areas under the guidelines of the Wellesley Wetlands Protection bylaw and the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and reviews and permits any proposed work within these areas.
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Youth Commission
The Wellesley Youth Commission provides programs and services designed to ensure that Wellesley's youth feel they are a valued part of the Wellesley community.
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Zoning Board of Appeals
The ZBA is a quasi-judicial board which interprets and enforces the town Zoning Bylaw, hears and decides on petitions for appeals of town officer or board orders, Chapter 40B comprehensive permits, site plan approvals, special permits and variances.
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Dissolved Committees
Explore past committees and commissions.