Goodbye to the Town's $1 Billion Lady

One Billion Dollars. It’s a number that’s hard to imagine, but Jeanne McGrath disbursed that amount of money in her role as Payroll Specialist for the Town of Wellesley. 

Jeanne, a self-professed “numbers” p...

New Firefighters Report for Duty

The Wellesley Fire Department recently welcomed seven new firefighters to our community.

The first responders are graduates of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy and attended an intensive 10-week training program at the Academy's Bridgewater c...

"Clean Comfort" Webinar on May 19

Learn how air source heat pumps can save money and improve the comfort of your home. Attend a public webinar on May 19 at 7 p.m. to ask questions and hear from experts about the "Clean Comfort" program offered by the WMLP.

Softball Fields Dedicated

Wellesley athletes can now play softball on the renovated Lee and Warren fields along Washington Street. 

The new and improved fields allow for regulation playoff games and include team dugouts, storage, a bullpen for warm-ups and pitching practic...

Bacon Street Closure Starts Monday

Bacon Street at Route 135 will be closed during weekdays beginning on Monday, May 10 for work on the MBTA railroad bridge.

The closure will be in effect Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route 135 will remain completely open, but traffic will not ...

PFAS in Wellesley Water

The DPW is providing information about chemicals in Wellesley's water. Recent tests showed elevated PFAS levels at the now closed Morses Pond treatment plant. Officials are monitoring levels to ensure water is safe for residents.

Expanded Art Installations for Central Street

Wellesley's storefront project is expanding!

A collaboration between the Town, the community organization Art Wellesley, and local landlords, the storefront project is bringing the visual arts to Wellesley Square. Work by individual artists, art g...

Cultural Council Seeks Volunteers

The Wellesley Cultural Council (WCC) is recruiting volunteers. 

The Cultural Council is the local presence of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and supports community-based projects in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. The WC...

Wellesley's New Anti-Idling Traffic Regulation

Idling your car in Wellesley may result in a $15 fine. 

Wellesley Police Chief Jack Pilecki discusses the Town's anti-idling traffic regulation in a new video message asking residents to help our planet and improve our air. 

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Reusables Area Opens on May 6

The Reusables are at the Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) will open for the season on Thursday, May 6. 

This year the area will be open on Thursdays through Saturdays ONLY, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Thursdays will be reserved f...

WFL Temporary Location Now Open

Check it out! The Wellesley Free Library's temporary location is now open at 50 Central Street. Here's a peek at the newest spot to check out your favorite books.

WMLP Announces WECARE Program

A new program from the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant called WECARE will help accelerate funding for local renewable energy projects.

One Minute Sustainable Mobility Surveys

Have a minute? Wellesley is launching  “one minute surveys” as part of the Town’s Sustainable Mobility Plan.

Beginning this week, residents can respond to a series of weekly surveys to gather input on topics related t...

Vaccine Rate Rising, 2021 Town Meeting Begins

Health officials report that nearly one-third of all Wellesley residents have been fully vaccinated. And the 2021 Town Meeting starts on April 26 at 7 p.m. on Zoom and live streamed on Wellesley Media.

WFL Renovation Update

The main branch of the Wellesley Free Library is closing on Friday, April 23 for construction.

The months-long project will include a new roof for the Library building and renovations to the Library interior. 

During construction, there will be no ...

16+ Vaccine Eligible on April 19

Residents ages 16 and up are eligible to schedule COVID-19 vaccines beginning on April 19. Health officials are reminding families to follow guidelines for gatherings, travel, and mask wearing during the upcoming school break.

Wellesley Town Government Vacancies

Wellesley's Town government relies on the dedication of many volunteers. The Select Board is recruiting candidates for numerous boards, committees, and commissions with vacancies or with members whose terms expire on June 30, 2021.

Wear Masks and Remain Vigilant

As COVID-19 case numbers among children and young adults keep rising in Wellesley, Health officials are urging everyone to follow current mask orders.

Homebound Residents, COA Reopening Plan

The Wellesley Health Dept. is updating its list of homebound residents to help emergency personnel and the COA is developing a reopening plan for the Tolles Parsons Center. Starting Monday, April 5, all individuals age 55+ and those with 1 medical conditi...

Meet the Wellesley Freedom Team

Volunteers in Wellesley have developed a non-partisan, community-based initiative to support residents and respond to incidents of racism and bias in our Town. Contact the team at WellesleyFreedomTeam@gmail.com or by calling the hotline at 339-216-0124.

Select Board Statement on Anti-Racism and Anti-Bias

On Monday, February 22, 2021 the members of the Wellesley Select Board adopted this Statement to the Community on Anti-Racism and Anti-Bias.

Use Official Trusted Sources

Residents are reminded that Town briefings are Wellesley's official, trusted source for Coronavirus information.