Wellesley's 2026 Annual Election is in the books. Thank you to the Town Clerk's Office for their hard work to ensure a fair and smoothly run election, and congratulations to all newly elected Town officials. Read the Official Election results. Also, congratulations to newly elected Town Meeting Members who will be sworn in when Town Meeting convenes on March 30. Read the full list of Town Meeting Members.

Comment on Proposed Regulations for Surplus Real Property

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has issued draft regulations for Surplus Real Property and is asking for comments from the public. These regulations, when final, will establish a framework to guide municipalities and developers in the development of surplus real property, like the MassBay Community College property the state is currently considering to develop in Wellesley. 

• Read the EOHLC Public Notice for comments
• Read the Draft Regulations 760 CMR 77.00 SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY

Written comments on these proposed regulations may be emailed to EOHLCRegulationComments@mass.gov by 11:59 p.m. on April 13, 2026. Use the subject line "Comments on 760 CMR 77". Please do not send comments to the Town of Wellesley as municipalities are not directly involved in the drafting of regulations of state departments and offices.

Additional information about state regulations is available on the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities website at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/hlc-regulations-current-regulations-and-proposed-amendments

March 23 Community Health Forum

Rescheduled from February! The Health Department and local officials will hold a public forum on Monday, March 23 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Kingsbury Room, Wellesley Police Department to talk about community health. Hear about the Town's recent Community Health Needs Assessment and how best to use those results to plan for Opioid Abatement Fund spending. Read a summary of the report. Public input and questions are encouraged; light refreshments will be served. Questions also may be emailed to the Wellesley Health Department.

And celebrate Public Health Week on April 6-10. Join Health Department staff for events recognizing the ways public health has improved daily life, safeguarded families, expanded life spans, and strengthened our community, and thank the public health workers who support all of us. Get a free massage, take a free Pilates class, bring your kids to try our obstacle course, and more! Explore all of the Public Health Week offerings on the Health Department webpages.

Conservation Area Concerns

The Town is receiving reports of alterations to the Crosstown Trail along Washington Street, specifically the construction of pathways and jumps on Town-owned land. This is illegal, dangerous, and severely damages these protected environmental areas. Repairing this damage is costly and impacts all taxpayers. If you know individuals who are involved in these alterations, please work with them to dismantle these paths and jumps. If this is not done, the Town will need to take more severe action. For questions or to report additional concerns, please contact Wellesley Executive Director Meghan Jop.

2026 Annual Town Meeting

The Select Board will convene 2026 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) on Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m. in the Wellesley High School Auditorium. Subsequent meeting nights are March 31, April 6 and possibly April 7. The public is invited to attend.

The Advisory Committee Report to Town Meeting has been mailed to all residents. This report has write ups of all articles on the Warrant and the Advisory Committee votes for each of the articles.


Read the March 2026 Select Board Edition of The W, also in your mail, to ensure you're well informed about Town budgets, capital projects, proposed bylaw changes, and significant issues facing our community in the coming years.

Citizens' Leadership Academy is Rescheduled

Wellesley's new Citizen's Leadership Academy will now launch in September 2026. This program is designed to strengthen civic understanding of town government operations and help build a pipeline of future volunteers as community leaders. View the Citizens' Leadership Academy information on the Town website.

Apply to be part of the inaugural Citizens' Leadership Academy class. Applications are accepted on a rolling schedule. Please email Wellesley Assistant Executive Director Corey Testa with any questions.

Select Board Office Hours

Select Board member Beth Sullivan Woods will hold office hours on Wednesday, March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Zoom. Email Beth directly to request a 15-minute appointment. You'll receive a reply confirming your time and the Zoom link. Looking ahead, Select Board vice chair Tom Ulfelder will hold in-person office hours at Town Hall on Thursday, April 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Email Tom directly to set up an appointment for that day.

Welcome New Firefighters!

Four new firefighters have joined the Wellesley Fire Department and were recognized at a recent Select Board meeting. Pictured from left to right are: Fire Chief Steve Mortarelli, Select Board members Kenny Largess and Colette Aufranc, Firefighters Ryan Piersiak, Matthew Montgomery, Padraic Lydon, and Brennan Polimeno, Select Board Chair Marjorie Freiman, Vice Chair Tom Ulfelder, Member Beth Sullivan Woods, and Assistant Fire Chief Chuck DiGiandomenico.

Geothermal Forum is April 15

This month, attend Geothermal Solutions for Affordable Heating and Cooling to learn about the benefits of ground-source heat pumps and geothermal networks, and see geothermal systems at work in our community. This event takes place on Wednesday, April 15 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Wellesley Village Church (2 Central Street). Hear from a panel of experts on topics including:

• Geothermal technologies and how they work
• Low, predictable operating costs
• Financing structures, ownership models, incentives
• Resilient, healthy, low-carbon systems

Register in advance using the sign up link. Participants can tour the new geothermal system at the Village Church. Hosted by the Climate Action Committee and the Village Church.

From the RDF

Planning your spring cleaning? The Wellesley Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) has announced the Spring 2026 schedule and events. Mark your calendars for key dates.

• The Reusables Area will open in early April, weather permitting. Specific dates are to be determined. Please watch for upcoming announcements. 
• Paint collection will be on the first Thursday of every month, starting on Thursday April 2, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday hours begin on Sunday, April 5. The RDF will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
• The spring Hazardous Household Waste collection day is Saturday, April 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p. m.
• The spring Document Shredding Day  is Sunday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Note: The RDF will be closed on Monday, April 20 for Patriot's Day. Please check the RDF webpages regularly for updates. 

From the Recreation Department

Registration for Recreation Department 2026 Spring and Summer programs began on Tuesday, March 17 for residents and on Tuesday, March 24 for non-residents. Programs include the Spring Thaw egg hunt on Saturday, March 28, Summer Concerts, and Summer Camps. And don't forget the Morses Pond Resident season pass sale. Check out the 2026 Spring & Summer program brochure for more information!

From the Youth Commission

Nourishing Wellesley Supports Restaurants & Offers Food Assistance

Provide a meal. There's new funding for a social services program called Nourishing Wellesley. A partnership between the Charles River Regional Chamber and the Wellesley Youth Commission, Nourishing Wellesley supports independent restaurants while helping residents facing food insecurity. This spring, funds from a state grant will be used to purchase $20 prepared meals from local restaurants and distribute them to those in need. Restaurants can apply to take part in this grant program.

Help those in need. The Town of Wellesley also has a community social services fund to support the important work of our social service programs. Any donations are welcome; this money helps provide essential supplies, food, and assistance for seniors, students, and individuals with disabilities.

Go for a Ride!

Have you seen the Town's new mini-bus? Purchased with funds from a state grant, the bus will be used jointly by the Youth Commission and the Recreation Department. Health Department social worker Wanda Alvarez and Youth Commission Director Maura Renzella recently took the bus to the Wellesley Food Pantry.

Upcoming Public Meetings

All board and committee meetings are posted on the Public Meeting calendar.

Check out the full Community Calendar on the homepage of the Town website. And submit your events using our online event submission form.