News Flash

Select Board Office Hours on September 28

The Select Board is holding office hours this fall. 

Speak with board chair Lise Olney on Thursday, September 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. via Zoom or arrange an in-person appointment.

Please email Lise directly at lolney@wellesleyma.gov to rese...

Special Town Meeting Elections in Precincts D and F

Run for Town Meeting Member in Precinct D or  Precinct F!

Due to resignations, there is one vacant Town Meeting Member seat in both Precinct D and Precinct F. According to the Town Bylaws, Special Elections must take place to fill the vacancies.

Th...

The Town of Wellesley is Hiring!

Do you want to work for the Town of Wellesley? We want you to apply! Visit our jobs page to see our openings in Engineering, Social Work, Environmental Health, Human Resources and more!

REMINDER: New Route 1 Bus Schedule Starts Sept. 25

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) is launching a revised Route 1 bus schedule in Wellesley beginning on Monday, September 25. 

The changes are intended to improve service for bus riders and include: 

• Adjustments to timing th...

Fall 2023 Health Update

Learn about upcoming flu clinics, important RSV information, and other public health news. Read the Wellesley Health Department Fall 2023 Update.

Get to Know Wellesley

A new video from the Charles River Regional Chamber is helping support our local businesses. Watch "Get to Know Wellesley" and see what makes our downtown areas unique. This project is funded by Meet Boston! and the Mass Office of Travel & Tourism.

MBTA Adds Late Night, Peak Service for Commuter Rail

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is expanding commuter rail service this fall. 

Beginning on Monday, October 2, new schedules will give riders more late night trains from Boston, and more trains during peak travel times.&n...

November 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant

The Select Board will convene a 2023 Special Town Meeting (STM) on Monday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 7, if a second meeting night is needed.  

The STM Warrant has been signed and a digital copy of the Warrant is posted on the Town of Welles...

Fall Sidewalk Construction in Wellesley

The DPW is replacing and adding sections of public sidewalks and sidewalk ramps this fall as part of the Complete Streets program. See the sidewalk construction map for details.

Walnut Street Reconstruction Project Update

Work is wrapping up on the Walnut Street Reconstruction project. Read the Department of Public Works recent update with information on the project timeline and roadway elements.

Special Town Meeting Planned for November 6

The Select Board will convene a Special Town Meeting (STM) on Monday, November 6, 2023. 

The meeting is currently planned for in-person at 7:00 p.m. in the Wellesley Middle School auditorium with an option to move to the Zoom platform if needed.&a...

National Grid Work on Weston Road

National Grid is replacing gas mains along portions of Weston Road and side streets in the coming months. 

This work will take place Monday through Friday during daytime hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will impact traffic. At times, Weston R...

WFD Welcomes New Interim Fire Chief David Soar

Wellesley's new Interim Fire Chief David Soar brings experience and local familiarity to his role.

Attorney General's Office Approves Bylaws

The Office of the Attorney General has approved the Town Bylaws and Zoning Bylaws voted at the 2023 Annual Town Meeting.   

The Town Bylaws are effective June 8, 2023, the date of the notice publication. 

Although the Zoning Bylaw...