Wellesley
Upcoming
Historic District Commission
The Historic District Commission is meeting to consider property changes and administrative updates. The agenda includes a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 58 Cottage Street and discussions regarding membership recruitment and the FY2027 reorganization.
- Certificate of Appropriateness: 58 Cottage Street
- Membership Recruitment Update
- FY2027 Reorganization
Historic District Commission
The Wellesley Historic District Commission holds a public hearing on application HDC-26-05 for a project at 58 Cottage Street. The project includes replacing all windows and expanding the asphalt driveway for a two-car garage.
- Public hearing on certificate of appropriateness for 58 Cottage Street
- Replacement of all windows on existing house
- Expansion of asphalt driveway to accommodate two-car garage
Climate Action Committee
The Climate Action Committee is holding a retreat to discuss and potentially adopt their work plan for Fiscal Year 2027. They will also vote on reorganization and adopt a code of conduct, and recap their FY26 work plan.
- Vote on draft minutes from June 5 meeting
- Introduction of new members and CELT Fellow
- Vote on committee reorganization
- Vote on adoption of Code of Conduct
- Discuss and plan adoption of FY27 Work Plan
Design Review Board
The Design Review Board will evaluate several applications for special sign permits and construction projects. The board is specifically reviewing requests for signage and structural changes at Worcester Street, Linden Street, and Washington Street.
- Special sign permit for 112 Worcester Street
- Special sign permit for Cross Insurance at 287 Linden Street
- Minor construction by Boylston Properties at 36 & 40 Washington Street
- Retaining wall project by Boylston Properties at 36 & 40 Washington Street
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a continued application from Dana Hall School for tennis courts at 45 Dana Road. The board will also consider a request from Wellesley College for determination of a minor modification at 106 Central Street.
- Public hearing on Dana Hall tennis courts at 45 Dana Road (continued from June 4)
- Wellesley College request for minor modification determination at 106 Central Street
Historical Commission
The Commission will hold public hearings to determine if two homes should be preserved rather than demolished. They will also consider reducing the mandatory delay period for a demolition at a third location.
- Preservation determination for 22 Standish Road
- Preservation determination for 53 Hunnewell Street
- Delay period reduction for 14 Heckle Street
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Wellesley Zoning Board of Appeals will hold remote public hearings on 11 applications for zoning variances or special permits. Properties include commercial sites like 951 Worcester Street (Dunkin) and 180 Linden Street (Sit Still), as well as several residential properties.
- Bike Realty, LLC - 951 Worcester St (Dunkin)
- FR Linden Square Inc. - 180 Linden St (Sit Still)
- Christin Lal - 365 Weston Rd
- Kevin & Emily Quigley - 402 Linden St
- 37 Martin Road LLC - 37 Martin Rd
Board of Health
This meeting of the Wellesley Board of Health is largely procedural, featuring director and nurse supervisor reports, citizen speak, and routine administrative business. No specific policy decisions or financial actions are listed on the agenda.
- Citizen Speak: public comments limited to two minutes per speaker
- Director Report covering Environment, Social Work, and Community Health
- Nurse Supervisor Report
- Administration: meeting planning, minute approval, other motions
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School Committee
The School Committee will hold an executive session to discuss strategy for contract negotiations with the Superintendent. They will also approve a consent agenda including gifts and donations and meeting minutes. Public comment will be taken before the executive session.
- Executive session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Superintendent)
- Consent agenda: gifts & donations and minutes from May 13 meeting
- Public comment opportunity at start of meeting
Select Board
The Select Board will vote on allocating Campana Funds for summer interns and approve minutes from a subcommittee interview. The main item is an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with five municipal unions representing custodians, DPW workers, library staff, and police.
- Vote on Campana Funds for summer interns
- Vote on minutes of TWCPC Interview Subcommittee and dissolve subcommittee
- Executive session for negotiations with AFSCME Local 49 (Custodian Union), Local 335 Production and Supervisors Units (DPW), Wellesley Free Library Staff and Supervisor Associations, and Police Patrolmen's Association
Retirement Board
The Retirement Board will discuss updates to the investment policy and a Request for Proposal for investment consulting services. The board will also review insurance and receive updates on litigation between Pension Technologies Group and HR Mecca.
- Investment consulting services Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Investment Policy draft with updated appendices
- Insurance review with Jeffrey Lydon
- Litigation update: Pension Technologies Group vs. HR Mecca
- Approval of 6 new retirees and 8 new members
Advisory Committee
The Wellesley Advisory Committee will hold a meeting to approve FY26 year-end transfers, receive updates from the chair, and hear liaison reports from town boards and departments. Citizen speak is scheduled at the start.
- FY26 year-end transfer approvals
- Citizen speak period at 6:30 p.m.
- Liaison reports from Select Board, Schools, Planning, Library, BOH, DPW, MLP, FMD, CPC, Recreation, NRC, HR, AHT/HA, COA, PBC
Select Board
The Select Board is conducting a working meeting to evaluate the previous fiscal year's performance and staff coordination. The board will also establish its draft workplan and project assignments for fiscal year 2027.
- Review of FY26 board and staff performance
- Evaluation of Fall 2025, Annual 2026, and Special May 2026 Town Meetings
- Development of FY27 Select Board draft Workplan
- Assignment of liaison and project roles for FY27
Planning Board
The Planning Board will continue public hearings on an Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit and a Lower Falls Village Commercial District Special Permit for 26 Washington Street. A presentation on 136 Washington Street is also scheduled. The meeting includes public comments and reports from the Planning Director and Chair.
- Continued public hearing: Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit for 26 Washington Street
- Continued public hearing: Lower Falls Village Commercial District Special Permit for 26 Washington Street
- Presentation on 136 Washington Street
- Public comments on matters not on the agenda
Climate Action Committee
The Climate Action Committee will discuss and vote on a contract for tax advisory services to support Investment Tax Credit filings for rooftop solar projects at Hardy School, Hunnewell School, and the Recycling and Disposal Facility. The meeting also includes a citizens speak period.
- Discuss and vote on contract for tax advisory services for solar projects at Hardy School, Hunnewell School, and Recycling and Disposal Facility
Select Board
The committee is meeting to establish its purpose, operating norms, and work plan. Members will discuss review criteria and elect leadership positions including Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- Establishment of a work plan and review criteria
- Setting of the committee meeting schedule
Permanent Building Committee
The Permanent Building Committee will hear updates and discuss the budget for the Hardy and Hunnewell School Solar Project, and receive an update on the DPW RDF Administration Building. Citizen Speak is scheduled for public comment.
- Hardy and Hunnewell School Solar Project: project update and budget review
- DPW RDF Administration Building project update
- Citizen Speak period for public comments
- Approval of minutes and invoices
Facilities Management Department
The Facilities Management Department evaluation committee interviews three finalist firms (RGB Architects, Jones Architecture, Weston & Sampson) for the DPW Municipal Way Campus Feasibility Study. After discussion and scoring, the committee will vote to recommend a top firm for contract negotiations.
- Interviews with RGB Architects, Jones Architecture, and Weston & Sampson
- Discussion and scoring of firms
- Vote to recommend top firm for negotiation with Board of Public Works
- Approval of June 11, 2026 committee minutes
The Submission Evaluation Committee interviewed three architectural and engineering firms to conduct a feasibility study for Municipal Way. After scoring the presentations, the committee unanimously recommended the top-ranked firm for the contract.
- Approved June 11th meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Recommended Weston & Sampson for Feasibility Study contract negotiations (Unanimous)
Council on Aging
The Director of Senior Services Search Subcommittee is meeting to approve previous minutes and formally vote to disband the committee.
- Vote to disband the Director of Senior Services Search Subcommittee
Board of Health
The Board of Health will vote on a contract with HRS. They will also discuss summer camp reviews, Mental Health Awareness Month activities, and updates on pool and beach inspections.
- Vote on HRS contract
- Summer camp review
- Mental Health Awareness Month discussion
- Pool and beach inspection update
Select Board
The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and refine three draft municipal policies. The board will hold a third round of discussions on programs regarding abutter lot sales and the denial of permits for unpaid taxes.
- Draft Abutter Lot Sale Program
- Draft Denial of Permits for Unpaid Taxes policy
- Draft Indemnification Policy
Natural Resources Commission (NRC)
The Wellesley Natural Resources Commission will review updates on Morses Pond Beach operations, including food truck and waste management plans. Commissioners will also vote to approve the town's land conservation plan and receive project updates on the North 40 Fire Station. The meeting includes routine administrative items like approving past minutes and scheduling future sessions.
- Discussion of food truck and waste handling at Morses Pond Beach
- Approval of the town's land conservation plan
- Project updates and permit requests for the North 40 Fire Station
- Review of past meeting minutes and scheduling of future NRC sessions
Design Review Board
The board is reviewing several street special sign permit applications for local businesses. Additionally, the meeting includes a session for board reorganization and membership renewals.
- Sign permit for Nissi's Hair Salon at 318R Washington Street
- Street special sign permit for 96 Worcester Street
- Street special sign permit for 112 Worcester Street
- Board reorganization and membership renewals
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works will consider awarding a contract for water main rehabilitation on Edgemoor Avenue and Eaton Court. The meeting includes a citizen speak period. The contract number is 26C-470-1786.
- Award Edgemoor Avenue and Eaton Court Water Main Rehabilitation, Contract #26C-470-1786
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works will meet to award a contract for water main rehabilitation. The meeting also includes a period for citizen comments.
- Award of Contract #26C-470-1786 for Edgemoor Avenue and Eaton Court Water Main Rehabilitation
Miscellaneous Committees
The Advisory Board will discuss and vote on the FY27 final budget, approve a fixed route network redesign, and consider the administrator's FY26 optional performance bonus. They will also hold an executive session to discuss pending litigation.
- FY27 final budget approval
- Fixed route network redesign discussion and approval
- Administrator FY26 optional performance bonus discussion/approval
- Administrator FY27 goals discussion/approval
- Executive session for pending litigation strategy
Board of Library Trustees
The Wellesley Board of Library Trustees will discuss several operational items including an update on the Hills interior renovation, parking lot closures, and approval of a plaque wording request from the WFL Foundation. They will also consider a signage request from the Friends of the WFL and a table request from the League of Women Voters, plus review board bylaws. The meeting includes an executive session for strategy on nonunion personnel negotiations.
- Hills interior renovation update
- Library parking lot closures
- Plaque wording approval request from WFL Foundation
- Signage request from Friends of the WFL
- Wellesley League of Women Voters table request in foyer
Wetlands Protection Committee
The Wetlands Protection Committee will hold public hearings to determine if proposed construction, demolitions, and landscaping projects comply with local and state wetland bylaws. Key discussions include residential rebuilds and a multi-family development project.
- 49 Walnut St: Demolition of 4 buildings to be replaced by a multi-family structure and parking
- 39 College Rd: Demolition of a home and construction of a new single-family home
- 45 Windsor Rd: Raze and rebuild of a single-family home with new patios and driveway
- 169 Gr. Plain Ave: Town DPW annual brook cleaning and maintenance program
- 116 Mayo Rd: Review of violations regarding a retaining wall and driveway
Wellesley Housing Authority
The Wellesley Housing Authority board will review the FY 2026 budget and the status of its management agreement with the town. Members will also consider a proposed partnership MOU with the Department of Public Works and a draft camera policy. Routine updates on capital projects, playground renovations, and financial reports will be presented.
- FY 2026 budget review
- Proposed MOU with the Department of Public Works
- Draft camera policy for authority properties
- Barton Road playground renovation update
- CPC security upgrade presentation
School Councils
The Hunnewell School Council will meet to approve previous minutes and review a presentation of school data for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Review of EOY 25-26 Hunnewell Data Presentation
School Committee
The School Committee will discuss and vote on several personnel and policy items, including a superintendent contract extension, merit increase, and non-union salary increases. They will also consider changes to the WHS student handbook tardy policy and approve a vendor award for the WPS website. Consent agenda items include a field trip to Italy and a cybersecurity remediation grant.
- Discussion/Vote: Superintendent's contract extension negotiations
- Discussion/Vote: Superintendent evaluation, merit increase, and vacation carryover
- Discussion/Vote: Non-union salary increases
- Discussion/Vote: WHS Student Handbook changes (tardy policy)
- Consent: FY2026 Cybersecurity Remediation Grant
Council on Aging
The Wellesley Council on Aging Board will vote on meeting minutes, a gift acceptance, and volunteer summer capacity. The Director's Report covers budget, operations, programming, and staffing updates.
- Vote on meeting minutes (Feb, March, May 2026)
- Vote on Gift Acceptance
- Vote on Nominating Subcommittee
- Vote on Volunteer Program / Summer Capacity
- Coffee Service and Workspace Reconfiguration updates
Municipal Light Board
The Municipal Light Board subcommittee will elect officers for FY26/27 and vote on the WeCare 100% Budget. They will also review financials, the HR guidebook, and the director's annual review. Public comment is invited during Citizens Speak.
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary for FY26/27
- Approval of minutes from May 27, 2026
- Vote on WeCare 100% Budget Approval
- Director's Annual Review
- Financials and HR Guidebook updates
Affordable Housing Trust (formerly WHDC)
The Wellesley Affordable Housing Trust board will meet to approve meeting minutes and review a draft five-year action plan developed with consultant JM Goldson. This agenda is largely procedural boilerplate, with no immediate votes on funding, contracts, or development projects.
- Draft five-year action plan review with consultant JM Goldson
Facilities Management Department
The Designer Evaluation Committee unanimously ranked four firms for the Wellesley DPW Campus Feasibility Study RFQ. They agreed to interview the top three firms—Weston & Sampson, Jones Architecture, and RGB Architects—on June 25, 2026.
- Ranked Weston & Sampson first (787 points)
- Ranked Jones Architecture second (672 points)
- Ranked RGB Architects third (633 points)
- Ranked LDa Architects fourth (503 points)
- Approved interviews for top three firms on June 25
Historical Commission
The Historical Commission approved a waiver for a new house at 37 Martin Road by a 4-3 vote, despite abutters' objections about scale. The house was reduced in height and width but remains near neighboring homes. The commission also unanimously approved preservation determinations and waivers for other properties.
- Approved demolition delay for 14 Heckle Street (7-0)
- Approved waiver for 37 Martin Road (4-3)
- Approved waiver for 63 Donizetti Street (7-0)
- Approved waiver for 10 Brewster Road (7-0)
Select Board
The Select Board voted 5-0 to authorize up to $5,000 in legal fees to participate in the Central Massachusetts MSW Consortium's negotiations for a future trash disposal contract. The board also approved a consent agenda (4-0) including changes to Shake Shack's Sunday hours, Wellesley Country Club's alcohol license, and the appointment of Cheryl Carlson as Parking Clerk. Other agenda items, such as the Naming of Public Assets Policy and the Abutter Lot Sale Program, were discussed but no votes were taken.
- Authorized up to $5,000 for special counsel to join MSW Consortium trash disposal contract negotiations (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda: Shake Shack Sunday hours change, Wellesley Country Club license change, appoint Cheryl Carlson as Parking Clerk (4-0)