Wellesley Free Library Update

The Wellesley Free Library temporary main location at 50 Central Street will close on Monday, September 27 at 8 :00 p.m. 

The Hills and Fells Branch Libraries will expand their hours of operation beginning on Sunday, October 3 and until the Main L...

Give Input on Proposed Voting Precinct Changes

Due to new census numbers, Wellesley's voting precincts will change in 2022. The Select Board is looking for input on these changes. 

According to Massachusetts State statue, electoral boundaries must be within 5% of average or be repreci...

Hardy Elementary Named a National Blue Ribbon School

Hardy Elementary School is receiving national recognition for its academic performance and caring school environment. Hardy has been selected as a U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School for 2021.

Bacon Street Detours

Road and sidewalk construction for the Bacon Street Bridge Replacement project will start on Monday, September 27 and run through Friday, October 29. 

The work will take place Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day.&a...

Mental Health Webinar on Sept. 28

The Health Department will host a free mental health webinar on Tuesday, September 28 from 7-8:30 PM. Experts will present practical ways to address anxiety and up-to-date information on suicide prevention. Sign up to attend!

EV Events to Drive Climate Action

Join the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant and local electric vehicle (EV) experts at three free upcoming events showcasing EVs. Learn how the Wellesley Drives Electric campaign is working to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Grove Street Reconstruction Update

Work continues this fall on the Grove Street reconstruction project. 

Department of Public Works crews and contractors are realigning the Dover Road intersection, and installing curbs, sidewalks, crosswalks, wheelchair ramps, and other improvement...

DPW Debuts Electric Landscaping Equipment

The Department of Public Works crews are cutting grass and cutting carbon emissions with new battery powered landscaping equipment. 

DPW recently purchased an EGO riding mower and other EGO cordless outdoor equipment that is now in use in...

Map Wellesley's Painted Traffic Boxes

See Wellesley's painted traffic boxes using a new online map! Visit the locations in person, post Instagram photos using the tag #wellesleytrafficboxchallenge and win prizes from the Wellesley Police Department.

Town Meeting Members Wanted

Take part in Wellesley town government as a Town Meeting member. 

Due to residents moving out of Wellesley, there are vacant Town Meeting seats in Precincts C, D, and E. The Town is seeking individuals from those precincts to fill these open posit...

DPW Snow Shovelers Wanted

The Department of Public Works needs contractors to shovel snow from sidewalks and pedestrian areas this winter. All eligible operators are encouraged to apply. Applications submitted by October 25 will receive an early sign-up rate.

West Nile Virus Found in Wellesley Mosquito Samples

The Health Department is encouraging residents to take steps to prevent mosquito bites after West Nile virus is found in local mosquito samples. Wellesley and neighboring towns are at a moderate risk level.

New WPD PSA: Lock Your Car Doors

Keep Wellesley safe by locking your car doors and preventing some of the most common thefts in our community. 

That's the message from Wellesley Police Chief Jack Pilecki in a new public service announcement for residents. The PSA will be...

October 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant Posted

The warrant for Wellesley's October 2021 Special Town Meeting has been signed and posted. 

Residents can read the warrant online on the Town website; hard copies are available in the Town Clerk's office, and at the Wellesley Poli...

Attorney General's Office Approves 2021 Bylaw Changes

The Attorney General's Office has approved the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Bylaw changes.

For more information, go to the Town website.

Claims of invalidity of the amendments to the Town Bylaws or Zoning Bylaw by reason of any defect in the procedure ...

2021 Special Town Meeting Begins October 25

The Select Board will hold a Special Town Meeting starting on Monday, October 25, 2021. 

Currently the meeting is scheduled to convene in-person at 7:00 p.m. in the Wellesley Middle School auditorium. 

The Special Town Meeting warrant is n...