Wellesley public meetings in 2025

School Committee

The Wellesley School Committee Policy Subcommittee met on December 23, 2025 to discuss two policy items. One item is the new JECA Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy. The other item is the amended JG‑R Elementary Transfer Option Procedure. The agenda does not indicate any votes or approvals.

• New JECA policy – Middle School Pathway Exploration
• Amended JG‑R policy – Elementary Transfer Option Procedure

Council on Aging

The Director of Senior Services Search Subcommittee meeting scheduled for December 19, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda had listed an executive session for candidate interviews and qualification discussions.

Affordable Housing Trust (formerly WHDC)

The Board of Directors will discuss and vote on the Draft Declaration of Trust and the Scope of Services for an Action Plan Request for Proposals. Members will also discuss the FY26 Work Plan, including specific housing projects and grant programs.

• Vote on Draft Declaration of Trust
• Vote on Scope of Services for Action Plan Request for Proposals
• FY26 Work Plan discussion regarding Barton Road and Morton Circle
• FY26 Work Plan discussion regarding 156 Weston Road
• Discussion of Small Repair Grant Program

School Councils

The Hunnewell School Council will consider the proposed 2026‑27 budget for the school. Members will discuss the draft Hunnewell CARE Team Handbook. The council will also review findings from the Hunnewell Climate/Culture Survey of parents, teachers, and students.

• Review and discuss the 2026‑27 school budget
• Consider the Hunnewell CARE Team Handbook
• Examine results of the Hunnewell Climate/Culture Survey

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a working meeting to review the FY'27 WPS operating budget, including sections for PAWS and Special Education. The body will also vote on an Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article if applicable.

• FY'27 WPS Operating Budget Review
• PAWS and Special Education Budget Review
• Vote on Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article

Miscellaneous Committees

The Department of Public Utilities will hold a public hearing to review National Grid's 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report. The Department is evaluating if program savings, benefits, and costs were reported accurately and if the plan followed statutory requirements. This review determines the final recovery of costs and performance incentive payments.

• Public hearing on December 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom
• Review of Boston Gas Company d/b/a National Grid's 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report
• Determination of final recovery of costs and performance incentive payments
• Deadline for written comments: December 19, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

Miscellaneous Committees

The West Suburban Health Group Board will meet remotely to discuss and vote on a proposal for an electronic Benefits Admin system.

• Vote on electronic Benefits Admin system proposal

Wellesley Housing Authority

The Wellesley Housing Authority board will hold a regular meeting to discuss the FY2026 budget, approve the lowest bidder for capital project FISH #324, and consider a property insurance program participation agreement. The agenda also includes updates on the Wellesley Affordable Housing Trust, the status of the CHA and WHA management agreement, and routine financial and vacancy reports. The meeting was amended on December 16, 2025.

• FY2026 Budget Discussion
• Approval of Lowest Bidder for FISH #324 102
• Property Insurance Program Participation Agreement
• Wellesley Affordable Housing Trust Update
• Status of CHA and WHA Management Agreement

Wellesley Housing Authority

The Wellesley Housing Authority will meet to discuss the FY2026 budget and consider approval of the lowest bidder for modernization project FISH #324. The board will also review a property insurance program participation agreement and receive reports on tenant accounts receivable and vacancies.

• FY2026 Budget Discussion
• Approval of lowest bidder for FISH #324 102 capital project
• Property Insurance Program Participation Agreement
• Tenant Accounts Receivable report as of 11/30/2025
• Vacancy Report as of 11/30/2025

Natural Resources Commission (NRC)

The Natural Resources Commission will review town-wide capital planning and encroachment policies. The body will also discuss the Overbrook Park DPW Water Main Replacement License and the Wight Pond Evaluation Report.

• Overbrook Park DPW Water Main Replacement License
• FY27 budgets for Land Conservation/stabilization funds
• Wight Pond Evaluation Report
• Morses Pond Beach Project updates
• Trails appointments for William Grace and Jack Gilboy

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will discuss project updates and approve payment requisitions for the Hunnewell School renovation, Warren Building HVAC replacement, and DPW RDF Admin project. The meeting also includes citizen speak and administrative business such as minutes and invoices.

• Review and approve WT Rich's Requisition for Payment (Hunnewell School)
• Review and approve Tower Requisition for Payment (Warren Building HVAC)
• Review and approve LiRoHill Amendment for Clerk of the Works (DPW RDF Admin)
• Project updates for Hunnewell School, Town Hall Renovation, Warren Building HVAC, and DPW RDF Admin
• Citizen Speak session for public input

Wetlands Protection Committee

The Committee will hold public hearings on five applications for work within protected wetland zones. The body will also address an unpermitted stone wall at 27 Washington St.

• 27 Washington St: unpermitted stone wall within the 200-foot riverfront area
• 86 Suffolk Rd: sports court and subsurface stormwater infiltration system
• 49 Walnut St: demolition of four buildings for a multi-family residential development
• 73 Benvenue St: raze and rebuild in Buffer Zone
• 36 Oakridge: raze and rebuild, removal of two sheds and trampoline

Council on Aging

The Wellesley Council on Aging Board will meet remotely on December 18, 2025. The agenda includes votes on gift acceptances for October and November 2025 and updates on the FY27 budget, construction, and vendor agreements. Additional reports cover the UMASS needs assessment, a budget summit, and the director search subcommittee.

• Vote on Gift Acceptance October 2025 (Attachment)
• Vote on Gift Acceptance November 2025 (Attachment)
• FY27 COA Budget Update (Finance)
• Construction Update (Operations)
• Updated Vendor Agreement (Operations)

School Committee

The Wellesley School Committee will examine the FY'27 operating budget. At 9:05 AM they will review staffing, central office, K‑12, and capital budget items. At 1:00 PM they will review the elementary, middle, and high school budget components.

• FY'27 budget review – staffing, central office, K‑12, capital
• FY'27 budget review – elementary, middle, and high school

Municipal Light Board

The Wellesley Municipal Light Board will hold a hybrid meeting on December 17, 2025, to discuss and vote on several financial matters. Items include a formal vote on financials, an early payment discount program, write-offs, and a non-AMI monthly fee. The board will also hear director updates on operations and objectives.

• Formal vote on financials requiring roll call
• Vote on early payment discount program
• Discussion and possible action on write-offs
• Consideration of non-AMI monthly fee
• Director updates on operations and objectives

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will hear budget presentations from the Wellesley Free Library Trustees and the Natural Resources Commission. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, liaison reports, and a citizen speak period.

• Wellesley Free Library FY27 Operating and Capital Budget requests
• Natural Resources Commission FY27 Operating and Capital Budget requests
• Approval of Advisory Committee minutes
• Liaison reports from various town boards and departments
• Citizen Speak session

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will hold an advisory meeting to provide a department overview. The board will present the FY27 Budget.

• Presentation of FY27 Budget

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to discuss the FY27 budget and any new business. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending appeals before the Appellate Tax Board (ATB), as permitted under Purpose 3 for potential litigation. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the FY27 budget for the assessing department
• Executive session to discuss pending ATB appeals and potential litigation

Select Board

This meeting of the Wellesley Select Board Policy Subcommittee was cancelled, as noted on the agenda. No discussion or action occurred.

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several consent agenda items, including a $20,000 gift to the Fire Department and the appointment of the Town Accountant. The board will also vote on renewing multiple town licenses through 2026‑27 and approve extensions of New Year’s Eve operating hours. A public hearing and vote will decide a modification of the Common Victualler and Alcohol licenses for Fiorella’s at 575 Washington Street.

• Approve $20,000 donation to the Fire Department
• Appoint Tiana Moreau as Town Accountant (term to 2028)
• Renew Common Victualler, Alcohol, Auto Dealer, Entertainment, Club, and Lodging licenses for 2025‑2026
• Approve New Year’s Eve hour extensions for selected restaurants and off‑premises venues
• Public hearing and vote on license modification for Fiorella’s, 575 Washington Street

School Committee

The Wellesley School Committee will discuss and vote on an amended World Language Course Level for Wellesley High School's 2026-2027 Program of Studies. They will also discuss a Middle School Math update and vote on next steps for the Air Conditioning Feasibility Study. Additionally, the committee will cover a Select Board Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee discussion.

• Discussion/Vote: Amended World Language Course Level for WHS 2026-2027 Program of Studies
• Discussion/Vote: Air Conditioning Feasibility Study Next Steps
• Discussion: Middle School Math Update
• Discussion: Select Board Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee
• Consent Agenda: Field Trip to Science Olympiad Competition at Brown University

Miscellaneous Committees

The West Suburban Health Group Steering Committee is meeting to discuss health group administration. The body will review a benefits administration solution and preliminary renewal materials.

• Review and possible recommendation on the Benefits Admin Solution
• Review of preliminary renewal materials

Planning Board

The Planning Board's RIO Task Force will hold a vote on proposed amendments to the Residential Incentive Overlay Zoning Bylaw. The meeting also includes citizen speak on the bylaw, approval of minutes from December 2, and a debrief of the December 15 Planning Board meeting. Next steps will be discussed, including preparation for Annual Town Meeting and Phase 2 of the task force.

• Vote on amendments to the Residential Incentive Overlay Zoning Bylaw
• Citizen Speak on matters related to the Residential Incentive Overlay Zoning Bylaw
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 2, 2025
• Debrief of the December 15, 2025 Planning Board meeting
• Discussion of next steps for Annual Town Meeting and Task Force Phase 2

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss the approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The committee is also scheduled to attend a Select Board meeting.

• Approval of CAFR
• Approval of November 17, 2025, Minutes

Retirement Board

The Wellesley Retirement Board meeting will approve the previous meeting minutes and warrants, and reconcile cash. It will hear a termination case for Michael Kane and hold an executive session on accidental disability applications for William DeLorie and Joan Cullinan. The board will also review recent PERAC memos and adopt the 2026 annual budget. New members will be appointed to various departmental groups.

• Approve minutes
• Approve warrants
• 91 Termination Hearing – Michael Kane
• Executive Session: accidental disability applications – William DeLorie and Joan Cullinan
• Adopt 2026 Annual Budget

Planning Board

The Wellesley Planning Board will hold a joint meeting with the RIO Task Force to review warrant articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, including amendments to zoning bylaws regarding flood plain protection, off-street parking, and the Residential Incentive Overlay District. The meeting will also continue a review of a large house project at 31 Bancroft Road.

• Review of 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles
• Continued review of Large House Review (LHR-25-05) at 31 Bancroft Road
• Discussion of amendments to Zoning Bylaw Section 3.7 (Flood Plain)
• Discussion of amendments to Zoning Bylaw Section 5.17 (Off Street Parking)
• RIO Task Force update and discussion of Zoning Bylaw Section 3.2

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission will discuss updates to summer programs, Green Shirts, and Wellesley Connects. The board is scheduled to vote on the approval of February 25, 2025, meeting minutes and the FY27 budget presentation.

• FY27 budget presentation vote
• Community Social Service Fund update (established October 2025)
• Youth Director Class and Comp discussion
• Programming updates for Summer Programs, Green Shirts, and Wellesley Connects
• Van update

School Councils

The Schofield School Council will meet to review and approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss updates to the School Improvement Plan. The meeting will be held at Schofield Elementary School and is also available via a Google Meet link.

• Review/Approve minutes from November 13, 2025 meeting
• Discuss/update Schofield School Improvement Plan
• Meeting location: Schofield Elementary School, 27 Cedar Street
• Meeting link: https://meet.google.com/rgw-ptux-ddj

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to discuss budget submittals for various town departments for Fiscal Year 2027. The session includes reviews of departmental funding requests and operational needs.

• Facilities Management Department budget submittal
• Climate Action Committee budget submittal
• Police Department and Traffic and Parking budget submittal
• Fire Department budget submittal
• IT Department budget submittal

Select Board

At the December 11, 2025 meeting, the Wellesley Select Board will hold an executive session. The board will discuss strategy regarding potential litigation with the Commonwealth over the disposition of surplus MassBay Community College land. No decisions are noted, only discussion of strategy.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for potential litigation with the Commonwealth over surplus MassBay Community College land

Council on Aging

The Director of Senior Services Search Subcommittee will hold an executive session to interview candidates and discuss qualifications for the Council on Aging Director position. The subcommittee will not return to open session after the closed meeting.

• Executive session under M.G.L. C.30A, §21(a)(8) for candidate interviews
• Discussion of qualifications and candidates for Director of Senior Services
• Haley Reddish from HR allowed to participate in executive session
• Subcommittee will not return to open session

Design Review Board

The Wellesley Design Review Board will meet to review a recommendation for 49 Walnut Street and consider sign permits for three properties. The meeting will be held online and streamed live.

• Sign permit for 99 Central Street (Baljit Singh)
• Sign permit for 530 Washington Street (Wellesley Free Library)
• Sign permit for 151 Linden Street (Shilpa Reddy)
• Recommendation review for 49 Walnut Street
• Approval of minutes from October and November 2025

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hear a presentation on the Wellesley Historical Society's application for CPA funds to replace the slate roof on the History & Exhibit Center. The committee will also review its updated financial plan and receive updates on several pond dredging projects (Duck Pond, Reeds Pond, Morses Pond, and Wights Pond). Additionally, they will discuss anticipated business for the coming year, including potential projects from various town boards and committees.

• Presentation and discussion on CPA funding application by Wellesley Historical Society for slate roof replacement at the History & Exhibit Center
• Review and discussion of updated CPC Financial Plan
• Updates on Duck Pond and Reeds Pond dredging projects
• Updates on Morses Pond Beach and Bathhouse Project
• Discussion of proposed projects for the coming year from Historical Commission, Housing Authority, Affordable Housing, NRC, Planning Board, Recreation Commission, and non-town entities

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will present a Department of Public Works overview and preview of Annual Town Meeting articles to the Advisory Committee. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a presentation and discussion item.

• Presentation of Department of Public Works overview and Annual Town Meeting article preview

Advisory Committee

The Wellesley Advisory Committee will hear public comments from residents, receive an overview from the Department of Public Works and a preview of an ATM article, and listen to liaison reports from multiple town departments and agencies. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Citizen Speak – public comment period
• Department of Public Works overview and ATM article preview
• Liaison reports from Select Board, Schools, Planning, Library, BOH, DPW, MLP, FMD, CPC, Recreation, NRC, HR, AHT/HA, COA, PBC
• Administrative segment
• Adjournment

The December 10, 2025 Advisory Committee meeting was primarily informational, covering Department of Public Works updates, staffing, budget challenges, and upcoming projects. No votes or approvals were recorded for any proposals. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn the Board of Public Works meeting, which was carried. No substantive decisions were taken during this session.

• Adjourned Board of Public Works meeting (motion made by Jeff Wechsler, seconded by Michael McManus)

Council on Aging

The Wellesley Council on Aging will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on the Council's needs assessment from UMass staff. The meeting will be held at the Tolles Parson Center and is open to the public.

• UMass presentation on Council on Aging needs assessment
• Introduction of UMass staff
• Public question and answer session

The board heard a presentation of the UMass Boston study on the needs of Wellesley's residents aged 60 and over. Members asked questions after the presentation. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

School Councils

The Wellesley High School Council will meet to review constituency reports and approve the November 2025 minutes. The body will discuss A.P. policies with Guest Meg Walendin and conduct a check-in regarding the cell phone policy.

• Discussion of A.P. policies
• Cell phone policy check-in
• Approval of November 2025 minutes

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the FY’27 budget presentation and updates on the air conditioning feasibility study. The body will also consider potential warrant articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting and vote on the 2026-2027 academic calendar.

• Vote on 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
• Discussion of FY’27 Budget Presentation
• Air Conditioning Feasibility Study update
• Discussion of potential warrant articles for 2026 Annual Town Meeting
• Select Board Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee update

The Board of Public Works voted to approve the lowest bidder to implement the Team Rooms by Hunnewell Track and Field. Implementation kickoff is expected within weeks. The meeting otherwise consisted of updates on special education, METCO, climate projects, and student activities, with no additional substantive decisions recorded.

• Board of Public Works approved lowest bidder for Team Rooms implementation (approval)

Miscellaneous Committees

MassDevelopment is holding a public hearing on a proposed issuance of up to $1,460,000,000 in tax-exempt bonds to finance and refinance healthcare facilities for Mass General Brigham. The bonds would fund new construction, including a new hospital building in Boston and a 5-story addition, as well as refinance existing debt across numerous locations statewide. The hearing will be conducted by teleconference on December 9, 2025.

• Proposed issuance of up to $1,460,000,000 in qualified 501(c)(3) bonds
• New hospital building at 265-285 Cambridge Street, Boston, up to $475,000,000
• 5-story addition and garage at 1153 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, up to $150,000,000
• Refinancing of up to $935,000,000 in existing obligations across multiple series
• Public hearing by teleconference; written comments accepted before the hearing

Natural Resources Commission (NRC)

The Natural Resources Commission will conduct public hearings regarding the removal of specific shade trees. The body will also discuss FY27 budgets and 2026 Annual Town Meeting items related to Animal Control and land conservation/stabilization funds.

• Public Shade Tree Hearing: 15 Pine Tree Road (23” Norway Maple)
• Public Shade Tree Hearing: 17 Laurel Ave (19” Norway Maple)
• Public Shade Tree Hearing: 11 Valley Road (37” European Beech)
• Discussion of FY27 budgets and 2026ATM land conservation/stabilization funds
• Discussion of FY27 budgets and 2026ATM Animal Control

The Natural Resources Commission voted unanimously to add $50,000 to the town’s capital budget to create a conservation fund for land‑preservation due diligence. It also approved the removal of three trees at 15 Pine Tree Road, 17 Laurel Avenue, and 11 Valley Road by a 3‑0 vote. The commission chose not to request animal‑control funding in the FY27 budget and postponed discussion of a land‑stabilization fund to the December 18 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved $50,000 addition to capital budget for conservation fund (unanimous)
• Approved removal of three trees at 15 Pine Tree Rd, 17 Laurel Ave, 11 Valley Rd (3-0)
• Decided not to include animal control funding in FY27 budget request
• Deferred discussion of land stabilization fund to Dec 18 meeting
• Directed rescheduling of Advisory Committee presentation on stabilization fund to January
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board will vote on the HR budget, review several personnel policies (Religious Accommodation, Whistleblower, FMLA, etc.), and consider multiple requests for re-titling and re-classification of positions in the FIN and IT departments.

• Vote on HR budget
• Policy review of Religious Accommodation, Whistleblower, Personnel Records Law, FMLA, Pregnancy and Lactation, Vacation
• Requests for re-title and re-classification in FIN and IT departments
• Request to establish a position on the General Schedule in FIN

The Human Resources Board approved the FY27 HR budget by unanimous roll‑call vote. The board also unanimously approved three staffing actions: reclassifying the Senior Accounting Clerk to Assistant Collector with a salary increase, creating a new Parking Clerk position, and updating the Applications and Project Manager role while adding a new Project Manager position. All motions passed with votes from Tony Bent, Julie Moore, Gary Lieberman, and Shawn Baker.

• Approved FY27 HR budget (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Retitled and re‑classified Senior Accounting Clerk to Assistant Collector and raised salary to $86,025.94 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Established Parking Clerk position on general schedule with hourly range $25‑$35 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Updated Applications and Project Manager job to level 12, raised salary to $128,539.43, and created new Project Manager level 8 (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Historical Commission

The Wellesley Historical Commission will hold public hearings on preservation determinations for three properties and waivers for two properties. The meeting also includes a bylaw review subcommittee report and approval of previous minutes.

• Public hearing for preservation determination at 31 Old Farm Road (DR-2025-58)
• Public hearing for preservation determination at 104 Fairbanks Avenue (DR-2025-59)
• Public hearing for preservation determination at 202 Cedar Street (DR-2025-60)
• Public hearing for waiver at 10 Alba Road (DR-2025-55)
• Public hearing for waiver at 45 Windsor Road (DR-2025-57)

The Historical Commission approved a preferably‑preserved determination for 31 Old Farm Road and 104 Fairbanks Avenue, each imposing a 12‑month delay on demolition permits (both votes 7‑0). The commission also voted to continue consideration of 202 Cedar Street, the waiver for 10 Alba Road, and the waiver discussion for 45 Windsor Road to the next meeting on January 12, 2026 (votes 7‑0, 7‑0, and 6‑0 respectively). Minutes from the November meeting were not approved and will be reviewed at the next meeting.

• Approved preferably preservation of 31 Old Farm Road with 12‑month demolition delay (7‑0)
• Approved preferably preservation of 104 Fairbanks Avenue with 12‑month demolition delay (7‑0)
• Continued consideration of 202 Cedar Street to Jan 12 2026 (7‑0)
• Continued waiver for 10 Alba Road to Jan 12 2026 (7‑0)
• Continued waiver discussion for 45 Windsor Road to Jan 12 2026 (6‑0)
• Minutes from 11/10/25 not approved; to be reviewed at next meeting

Historical Commission

The Wellesley Historical Commission will hold public hearings to decide whether three pre-1950 homes (31 Old Farm Road, 104 Fairbanks Avenue, 202 Cedar Street) should be designated as Preferably Preserved, which would impose a demolition delay. Additionally, they will consider reducing the delay period for demolitions at 10 Alba Road and 45 Windsor Road. The meeting will be held virtually on December 8, 2025.

• Public hearing on Preferably Preserved determination for 31 Old Farm Road
• Public hearing on Preferably Preserved determination for 104 Fairbanks Avenue
• Public hearing on Preferably Preserved determination for 202 Cedar Street
• Public hearing on reduction of Delay Period for demolition at 10 Alba Road
• Public hearing on reduction of Delay Period for demolition at 45 Windsor Road

Board of Public Works

The Wellesley Board of Public Works will review a series of items, including updates on drought status, the DPW Master Plan, and a contract for hot‑mix asphalt. The agenda also includes discussion of a license agreement with the Town of Needham and the FY27 Omnibus Budget. Financial statements for water and sewer operations will be presented, and an advisory overview will be given.

• Hot Mix Asphalt Picked‑Up Contract
• Town of Needham License Agreement
• FY27 Omnibus Budget
• Water & Sewer Financial Statements
• DPW Master Plan

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging's Director of Senior Services Search Subcommittee will meet in executive session on December 8, 2025, to conduct initial interviews and discuss candidates for the position. The subcommittee has determined that open discussion would deter qualified applicants, and will not reconvene in open session. Haley Reddish from Human Resources is authorized to attend. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(8) to interview candidates for Council on Aging Director of Senior Services
• Subcommittee will not return to open session after executive session
• Haley Reddish (Town HR) permitted to participate
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Director of Senior Services Search Subcommittee voted to hold an executive session for initial candidate interviews and discussion of qualifications. Haley Reddish from Human Resources was permitted to attend. The meeting then adjourned in executive session.

• Moved to executive session for initial interviews and candidate discussion (vote tally not recorded)
• Allowed HR representative Haley Reddish to participate in the executive session

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee will consider several items, including a vote on sponsoring parking‑related zoning amendment articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. It will also discuss its position on the Hardy and Hunnewell solar projects and comment on National Grid’s proposed gas system enhancements. Additional agenda items cover the FY27 budget submission, updates on sustainability projects, and a memorandum of understanding with HomeWorks.

• Vote on sponsoring parking‑related zoning amendment articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
• Vote on CAC position regarding Hardy and Hunnewell solar projects
• Comments to the Department of Public Utilities on National Grid’s proposed gas system enhancement plans
• Review and vote on memorandum of understanding with HomeWorks
• Director’s update includes FY27 budget submission and Green Communities Summit

The committee unanimously approved the November 7 minutes. It voted 5-1 to sponsor a warrant article for off‑street parking zoning bylaw changes at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. The committee also unanimously approved a memo urging the School Committee to fund solar PV arrays at Hardy and Hunnewell Elementary Schools, and approved the revised Memorandum of Understanding with HomeWorks Energy.

• Approved November 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Sponsored off‑street parking zoning bylaw amendments for 2026 ATM (5-1)
• Approved memo to School Committee supporting solar PV at Hardy and Hunnewell schools (unanimous)
• Approved revised Memorandum of Understanding with HomeWorks Energy (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Wellesley Council on Aging will hold an executive session to interview candidates for the Director of Senior Services position and approve meeting minutes from October and November.

• Executive session for initial interviews of candidates for Director of Senior Services
• Discussion of initial candidates and qualifications for Director of Senior Services
• Approval of minutes from October 30, 2025 and November 25, 2025

The subcommittee moved to an executive session to conduct initial interviews for the Director of Senior Services position. The council approved the minutes from the October 10, October 30, and November 25, 2025 meetings with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned in executive session at 3:10 pm.

• Approved minutes of Oct 10, Oct 30, Nov 25 2025 (5‑0)

Natural Resources Commission (NRC)

The Natural Resources Commission will hold a public hearing on the removal of six shade trees at specified addresses, consider FY27 budgets for land conservation and animal control, and receive updates on projects and permit applications including the Annual Plunge for Elodie and Hunnewell Track and Field. The meeting also includes a climate emergency discussion and approval of previous minutes.

• Public shade tree hearing for six trees: 12 Mellon Rd (36" Silver Maple), 25 Cypress St (17" Norway Maple), 26 Cypress St (23" Norway Maple), 9 Maple Rd (19" Sugar Maple), 37 Pine St (20" Silver Maple), 28 Damien Rd (38" Black Oak)
• FY27 budgets for Land Conservation/stabilization funds and Animal Control
• Permit applications: Annual Plunge for Elodie at Morses Pond (April 4, 2025), WHS Graduation, Hunnewell Track and Field (June 5, 2026)
• Project updates: Ancillary Lighting and Ice Rink at Hunnewell Basketball Courts
• Climate Emergency discussion

The commission approved the removal of six listed trees, passing the motion 4‑0. It authorized Director B. Schmitt to approve two recurring permit applications administratively. The board supported installing a temporary ice rink on a Hunnewell basketball court. Minutes from October 22 and November 6 were approved, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Remove six trees (12 Mellon Rd, 25 Cypress St, 26 Cypress St, 9 Maple Rd, 37 Pine St, 28 Damien Rd) – motion passed 4‑0
• Approve October 22, 2025 minutes as amended – motion passed 4‑0
• Approve November 6, 2025 minutes as amended – motion passed 3‑0‑1 (Park abstained)
• Authorize Director B. Schmitt to approve annual plunge at Morses Pond and high school graduation permits administratively
• Support temporary ice rink installation on Hunnewell basketball court
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed 4‑0

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will discuss project updates for the Hardy School, Town Hall Renovation, Warren Building HVAC, and the DPW RDF Admin project. The committee is scheduled to approve payment requisitions for Shawmut (Hardy School) and Tower (Warren Building), as well as an amendment to Socotec for CA services on the DPW RDF Admin project. New business includes a staffing update from the Facilities Management Department.

• Hardy School project update and approval of Shawmut's payment requisition
• Town Hall Renovation project update, including Great Hall AV update
• Warren Building HVAC project update and approval of Tower payment requisition
• DPW RDF Admin project update and approval of Socotec amendment for CA services
• New Business: FMD Staffing Update

The Permanent Building Committee approved several financial items, including a $579,633.21 payment for Tower construction, a $293,350 Socotec amendment, and a $10,105.03 Shawmut payment. All approvals were passed by roll‑call votes ranging from 5‑0 to 6‑0. The committee also approved the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes and the invoices presented. No citizen comments were recorded.

• Approved Shawmut Requisition #48 for $10,105.03 (vote 6-0)
• Approved Tower Construction Requisition #09 for $579,633.21 (vote 5-0)
• Approved Socotec Amendment #04 for CA services $293,350 (vote 5-0)
• Approved November 20, 2025 PBC meeting minutes (vote 5-0)
• Approved invoices presented by GR (vote 5-0)

Wetlands Protection Committee

The Wetlands Protection Committee will consider several development applications that affect wetlands buffers. The most significant is a proposal to demolish four buildings at 49 Walnut St and construct a new multi‑family residential building with parking. Other items include tree removal at 39 Standish Rd and various permits for stormwater, patio, and sunroom projects in buffer zones.

• 49 Walnut St: demolition of four buildings and construction of a multi‑family residential building with surface parking (MA‑DEP File #324-1080)
• 39 Standish Rd: administrative approval for removal of one tree
• 86 Suffolk Rd: new notice of intent to construct a sports court and subsurface stormwater infiltration system in a buffer zone (MA‑DEP File #324-1078)
• 33 Upson Rd: continuation of notice of intent to remove two trees and request after‑the‑fact approval for a third tree in the Riverfront Area (MA‑DEP File #324-1077)
• 17 Colby Rd: new certificate of compliance for patio, fence, and fireplace construction in a 100‑ft buffer zone (MA‑DEP File #324-1000)

The Wetlands Protection Committee unanimously approved a delegation of signatures to the NRC Director and ratified the minutes from October 30, 2025. It also approved an emergency order to remove a hazardous tree and issued the final Order of Conditions for 33 Upson Road, and approved a Certificate of Compliance for 17 Colby Road. Two projects (86 Suffolk Road and 49 Walnut Street) were continued to the next meeting, and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 30, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Delegated WPC signatures to NRC Director Brandon Schmitt (4-0)
• Approved emergency order to remove hazardous tree at 33 Upson Rd (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 33 Upson Rd (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 17 Colby Rd (4-0)
• Continued 86 Suffolk Rd sports‑court discussion to Dec 18
• Continued 49 Walnut St development discussion to Dec 18
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Affordable Housing Trust (formerly WHDC)

The Wellesley Affordable Housing Trust Board of Directors will meet remotely to discuss and vote on a contract with Baumann and Baumann for 990 tax filing.

• Contract with Baumann and Baumann for 990 Tax Filing

Cultural Council

The Wellesley Cultural Council will review and vote on FY2026 individual grants, confirm total allocation and any carryover, and receive status updates on conditional grants (#4, #5, #9, #11, #15, #29). The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and the treasurer's report.

• Status updates on conditional grants #4, #5, #9, #11, #15, #29
• Formal votes on FY2026 individual grants
• Confirmation of total allocation and any carryover
• Approval of September 29 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report and budget reconfirmation

The Cultural Council voted to approve the majority of FY2026 grant applications, allocating $16,233 of the combined MCC and Town match funds. Several proposals were denied due to missing venue details or lack of response. The council also resolved previously tabled items, confirming reduced funding for Land’s Sake Farm and fully approving the Wellesley Theatre Project. Remaining discretionary funds were discussed for a possible spring reception or mini‑grant initiative.

• Approved $450 Holocaust Survivor Talk (Janet Applefield)
• Approved $1,500 Art Wellesley 2026 Artist Fees
• Approved $1,000 WFL Teen Advisory Group grant
• Denied $1,000 Crochet Workshops (lack of venue and dates)
• Approved $1,000 Land’s Sake Farm Open Farmyard (reduced amount)
• Approved $1,500 Wellesley Theatre Project – Come From Away
• Approved $2,000 Wellesley Symphony Orchestra season support
• Denied $2,500 Documentary Production: Kid from Boston

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will receive an overview of the Municipal Light Plant and a Recreation Department overview including its FY27 budget request. The committee will also discuss its own FY27 budget request and receive liaison reports from multiple town boards. Citizen Speak is scheduled at 6:30 p.m.

• Municipal Light Plant Overview at 6:35 p.m.
• Recreation Overview and FY27 budget request at 7:30 p.m.
• Advisory Committee’s FY27 budget request discussion at 8:30 p.m.
• Liaison reports from Select Board, Schools, Planning, and others
• Citizen Speak at 6:30 p.m.

The committee voted 9‑0 to adopt the proposed FY27 budget, which includes a $175,000 reserve fund. It also approved the November 19, 2025 minutes (6‑0 with three abstentions) and the November 12, 2025 minutes (8‑0 with one abstention). The meeting noted the Select Board’s continuation of the single tax rate and the Planning Board director’s resignation, but those items were not voted on by the committee.

• Adopt FY27 Advisory Committee budget (9-0)
• Approve November 19, 2025 minutes (6-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approve November 12, 2025 minutes (8-0, 1 abstention)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will discuss the draft operating budget and schedule of closures for fiscal year 2027. The meeting includes reviews of staffing, programs, and building issues, as well as a discussion on meeting room policy.

• FY27 Operating Budget Draft
• FY27 Schedule of Library Closures Draft
• Meeting Room Policy
• Gift Acceptance
• Requests to sell books at program

The trustees unanimously approved the FY27 Operating Budget totaling $3,443,397. They also unanimously approved the FY27 Library Closures schedule, the November 17 meeting minutes, Jeffrey Prus as Foundation Director, a $10,000 unrestricted gift, and a request to sell books at a December 15 event. The March Board meeting was rescheduled to March 5, 2026. The board will revisit the Meeting Room Policy at the next meeting.

• Approved FY27 Operating Budget $3,443,397 (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 Schedule of Library Closures (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Jeffrey Prus as Foundation Director (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 unrestricted gift from Nancy Lee and Vincent Pergola (unanimous)
• Approved Leta Serafim’s book‑sale request for Dec 15 event (unanimous)
• Rescheduled March Board meeting to March 5, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting jointly with the Select Board on December 2, 2025 to present and hold a public hearing on tax classification for fiscal year 2026. This presentation will inform the Select Board’s decision on property tax rates and classifications.

• FY26 Tax Classification Public Hearing – presentation to the Select Board

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the fiscal year 2026 tax classification, historically maintaining a single tax rate for all property classes. Also scheduled are a public hearing and vote on Comcast cable renewal license, a discussion and vote on a conservation restriction for 50 Pond Road, and an update on the Fire Station Master Plan. The consent agenda includes a change of manager for Roche Bros. at 184 Linden Street.

• Public hearing and vote on FY26 tax classification; single tax rate of $10.17 per $1,000 proposed; median single-family tax bill $17,808
• Public hearing and vote on Comcast cable renewal license (current license expiring)
• Discussion and vote on conservation restriction for 50 Pond Road
• Fire Station Master Plan update
• Discuss and vote on Boston Marathon invitational entries

The Wellesley Select Board approved a 10‑year Comcast cable renewal license effective April 1, 2026, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board also adopted a residential factor of 1 for the FY 2026 tax rate, and approved the change in alcohol beverages manager at Roche Bros. 184 Linden Street, each by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved 10‑year Comcast cable renewal license effective April 1, 2026 (5‑0)
• Adopted residential factor of 1 for FY 2026 tax rate (5‑0)
• Approved change in alcohol beverages manager at Roche Bros. 184 Linden Street (5‑0)

School Committee

The Wellesley School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss a proposed policy regarding Middle School Pathway Exploration. The meeting includes a public comment period and the approval of minutes from a previous session.

• Discussion of Policy JECA (New) - Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy
• Approval of minutes from 10/29/25
• Public comment period via email

The Policy Subcommittee discussed the new Middle School Pathway Exploration (JECA) policy and agreed to bring it forward for a first reading in early January 2026. The committee also decided to post the application form and CTE materials on both the district and middle‑school websites. It confirmed that the policy will apply specifically to Wellesley resident students and will be revisited under the new graduation‑requirements framework.

• Agreed to bring Policy JECA to a first reading in early January 2026
• Planned to seek a vote on the policy at the second School Committee meeting in January 2026 before the Jan. 31 waiver expiration
• Decided to post the application form and CTE materials on the district and middle‑school websites
• Confirmed the policy applies only to Wellesley resident students

Planning Board

The Wellesley Planning Board will meet to discuss and vote on a draft recommendation for the Residential Incentive Overlay Zoning Bylaw. The agenda includes reviewing housing data, discussing technical changes, and considering the elimination of the zoning overlay.

• Discussion and vote on Draft Recommendation for Residential Incentive Overlay Zoning Bylaw
• Review of housing units, multi-unit parcels, and subsidized housing inventory
• Citizen Speak on Residential Incentive Overlay Zoning Bylaw
• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on process change recommendations for the Planning Board

The Task Force approved amendments to the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes, passing the motion unanimously 13‑0. The Board then voted 10‑2 to recommend that the Planning Board remove single‑residence districts and several other district types from eligibility for the Residential Incentive Overlay (RIO) and require a development agreement for any RIO project. The recommendation is slated to be presented to the Planning Board at its December 15 meeting.

• Approved amendments to Nov 18, 2025 minutes (13‑0)
• Recommended removing single‑residence districts from RIO eligibility (10‑2)
• Recommended removing Parks, Recreation & Conservation, Transportation, Planned Development, and Limited Apartment districts from RIO (10‑2)
• Recommended requiring a development agreement for any RIO project (10‑2)
• Planned to present the recommendation to the Planning Board on Dec 15

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss and vote on the FY 2027 Operating Budget. The Director will provide updates on the Warren Building project, Hunnewell court project, Morses Pond project, and Summer Camp 2026. Citizen Speak is available.

• Discussion and vote on FY 2027 Operating Budget
• Warren Building project and move update
• Hunnewell court project update
• Morses Pond project update
• Summer Camp 2026 update

Planning Board

The Wellesley Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a residential swing space project and discuss Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaws. The meeting will also cover large house reviews, Zoning Board of Appeal cases, and a site plan update for a commercial project.

• Public hearing on Wellesley College residential swing space (PSI-25-03)
• Discussion on Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw changes
• Review of 31 Bancroft Road (Large House Review LHR-25-05)
• Zoning Board of Appeal cases for 35 Garrison Road, 74 Central Street, 22 Ingersoll Road, 17 Schaller Road, and 23 Hill Top Road
• Site plan update for 192-194 Worcester Street & 150 Cedar Street (The Bellwether)

The Planning Board accepted corrected minutes from prior meetings (5‑0). It approved the PSI‑25‑03 residential swing‑space permit for Wellesley College (5‑0). The Board voted to continue the Large House Review for 31 Bancroft Road to the next meeting (5‑0) and to keep discussing ADU bylaw issues. Several ZBA cases were acted on, including denying a variance at 22 Ingersoll Road and delaying action on 17 Schaller Road.

• Accepted June‑Oct minutes (5‑0)
• Approved PSI‑25‑03 Wellesley College swing‑space (5‑0)
• Continued LHR‑25‑05 for 31 Bancroft Road to Dec 15 meeting (5‑0)
• Denied variance for 22 Ingersoll Road (ZBA‑2025‑68)
• Delayed action on 17 Schaller Road (ZBA‑2025‑69)
• Continued ADU bylaw discussion to next meeting
• Agreed to hold public hearing on Bellwether project changes
• Planning Director announced resignation effective Dec 31

Trails Committee

The Wellesley Trails Committee will discuss upcoming walks, review ongoing trail projects, and consider new items including a printing estimate for maps and an update on a wall blocking the John Schuler path. No final decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Review and possible approval of maps printing estimate
• Update on new wall blocking John Schuler path
• Discussion of dog bag dispensers
• Rockridge Pond map house update
• Planning for spring walks on Sudbury Path and Needham Aqueduct Trail

The Trails Committee voted to purchase 22 new laminated maps at a cost of $573.30 without requiring bids. Several walk events were scheduled for the spring and summer, and a reminder about dog bag tracking was completed. The Rockridge Map house project was placed on hold and the next NRC meeting was set for Dec. 4.

• Approved purchase of 22 laminated trail maps for $573.30 (no bids required)
• Completed dog bag tracking reminder (Ezra) – marked DONE
• Scheduled Dec 13 walk at Oakland Street parking lot (promoted in Swellesley Report)
• Planned Spring walk promotion to Recreation Department publications – DONE
• Set dates for upcoming walks: Sudbury walk May 8, Hemlock Gorge walk May 16, Mini Tour June 6, Centennial walk June 13
• Placed Rockridge Map house project on hold
• Updated NRC outreach: next meeting set for Thursday Dec 4
• Assigned Ezra to send new member info to Brandon at NRC for Dec 18 meeting

Trails Committee

The Wellesley Trails Committee will discuss upcoming walks and events, including the Mass Bay Forest Walk on 12/7 and spring walk dates. They will review ongoing trail projects, consider approval of a maps printing estimate, and receive an update on a new wall blocking the John Schuler path. Other items include a Rockridge Pond map house update and a dog bag discussion.

• Discuss Mass Bay Forest Walk and spring walk dates
• Review ongoing trail projects and update project list
• Rockridge Pond map house update
• Dog bag discussion
• Review/approve maps printing estimate and update on wall blocking John Schuler path

School Councils

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Select Board

The Select Board will vote on setting 2025-2026 water rates at affordable levels and approve a conservation restriction for 50 Pond Road. The meeting will also include a discussion on the Town Bylaw Review Committee and administrative matters.

• Vote on 2025-2026 Waterstone at Wellesley Affordable Rental Rates
• Vote on Conservation Restriction for 50 Pond Road
• Discuss Town Bylaw Review Committee
• Vote on December Cultural Lighting Events
• Executive Session regarding MassBay Community College land

The Board voted 5‑0 to adopt the proposed 2025‑2026 affordable rental rates for Waterstone at Wellesley. It also approved the October 16 and October 28, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The Board entered executive session unanimously to discuss potential litigation over the MassBay land. The cultural lighting event outline was approved by consensus without a formal vote.

• Approved 2025‑2026 Waterstone affordable rental rates (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of October 16 and October 28, 2025 (5‑0)
• Entered executive session to discuss MassBay land litigation strategy (5‑0)
• Approved outline for December cultural lighting event (consensus, no vote)
• Conservation Restriction for 50 Pond Road not taken up (tabled)

Retirement Board

The Wellesley Retirement Board will review the Meketa OPEB funds performance and the CBIZ independent audit report. The board is also set to approve two recent retirements, seven new members, and note two recent deaths. Routine items include approving minutes, warrants, cash books, and PERAC memos.

• Meketa Town of Wellesley OPEB Funds Performance Review
• CBIZ Independent Audit of Financials Report
• Approve retirements: Michael Carmody (DPW, 11/21/25) and William Roemers (DPW, 12/30/25)
• Approve 7 new members including Aline Belfiore, Robyn Beatty, James Park (SCH and DPW)
• Receive recent PERAC memos

Council on Aging

The Director of Senior Services Search Subcommittee is meeting to conduct initial interviews and discuss candidate qualifications. The meeting will be held in executive session and will not return to open session.

• Initial interviews for the Council on Aging Director of Senior Services position
• Approval of minutes from October 30, 2025 and November 12, 2025

The subcommittee moved to enter an executive session to review applicant resumes for the Council on Aging Director of Senior Services position. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The discussion will remain confidential and the subcommittee will not return to an open session afterward.

• Entered executive session to discuss Director of Senior Services resumes (4-0)

Council on Aging

The Wellesley Council on Aging special board meeting will open at 4:00 PM and include a vote on the fiscal year 2027 operating and capital budget. The budget review is the sole agenda item slated for decision. The meeting will be streamed live on the town’s media website.

• FY 2027 Council on Aging Operating and Capital Budget Review (vote)

The council voted to pass the FY27 budget as recommended by the finance department, adding about $6,000 to the salary offset using EOAI grant funds. The motion passed with six yes votes and four no votes. A separate motion to adjourn the meeting was adopted unanimously.

• Approved FY27 budget with $6,000 salary offset increase using EOAI grant monies (6-4)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (9-0)

Affordable Housing Trust (formerly WHDC)

The Wellesley Affordable Housing Trust will vote on a contract for tax filing and review a draft declaration of trust. The board will also discuss a proposed Continuing Care Retirement Community and approve the fiscal year 2026 work plan.

• Vote on contract for 990 Tax Filing
• Review Draft Declaration of Trust
• Review Scope of Services for Action Plan RFP
• Discuss Proposed CCRC at 888 Worcester Street
• Approve FY26 Work Plan

School Councils

The Bates School Council will discuss MCAS test results and the topic of student agency at its November 20 meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of MCAS results
• Discussion of student agency

Select Board

The Wellesley Select Board's Policy Subcommittee will discuss and vote on minutes from prior meetings, review a draft of the Town Wide Capital Planning Committee, and deliberate on policies for appointments, naming public assets, and encroachments. They will also consider updates to their FY26 work plan.

• Discussion of draft Town Wide Capital Planning Committee
• Review of Appointments Policy
• Review of Naming of Public Assets Policy
• Review of Encroachment Policy
• Updates to PSC FY26 Work Plan

The Policy Subcommittee approved the minutes of the March 27, May 8, June 5 and October 23, 2025 meetings by a 2‑0 vote. The subcommittee directed Ms. Aufranc to edit the draft Appointments Policy and circulate it to the Select Board for further discussion. It also agreed to send the Naming of Public Assets draft to Town Counsel, share the final Encroachment Policy with the Natural Resources Commission, and scheduled the next meeting for Jan 29 2026.

• Approved minutes of March 27, May 8, June 5, and Oct 23 2025 (2‑0 vote)
• Directed Ms. Aufranc to edit Appointments Policy and circulate to Select Board
• Agreed to send clean Naming of Public Assets draft to Town Counsel
• Agreed to share final Encroachment Policy with Natural Resources Commission
• Scheduled next PSC meeting for Jan 29 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Wellesley Housing Authority

The Wellesley Housing Authority will meet in person to approve minutes and financial reports, receive updates on vacancies and tenant accounts receivable, and discuss the initial FY2026 budget. New business includes readopting and adopting several fair housing documents, such as the Fair Housing Marketing Plan, Language Access Plan, and Reasonable Accommodation/Modification Policy, as well as adopting an Affirmative Action Goal. The board will also consider changing the weekday for 2026 board meetings and hear a resident community meeting update.

• Initial FY2026 Budget Discussion
• Release of $4,152 retainage for sidewalk repairs (FISH #324113)
• Change order for kitchen exhaust fan replacement (FISH #324115)
• Adoption of Affirmative Action Goal and Language Access Plan - 4 Factor Analysis
• Readoption of Fair Housing Marketing Plan and Reasonable Accommodation/Modification Policy

Board of Health

The Wellesley Board of Health meeting will include a two‑minute public comment period, reports from the chair, the director (covering environment, social work, and community health), and the nurse supervisor. The board will also vote on the FY 27 budget. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• FY 27 Budget vote
• Citizen Speak – two‑minute public comments
• Chair Report
• Director Report (Environment, Social Work, Community Health)
• Nurse Supervisor Report

The Board of Health approved the FY27 budget request after a motion and three affirmative votes. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from October 23, 2025 with unanimous yes votes. A variance for the well at 17 Suffolk Road was approved. Discussion of the Parent and Newborn Support Services program was postponed for a later meeting.

• Approved FY27 budget request (yes votes by Dr. Simonson, Dr. Doron, Ms. Oliver Grape)
• Approved minutes from 10-23-25 (yes votes by Dr. Simonson, Dr. Doron, Ms. Oliver Grape)
• Approved variance for the well at 17 Suffolk Road
• Postponed discussion of the Parent and Newborn Support Services program

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will review project updates and payment requests for the Hardy School and Town Hall renovation. The body will also discuss HVAC modifications and contracts for the Warren Building and DPW RDF Admin projects.

• Hardy School: Review of Shawmut’s Requisition for payment #47
• Town Hall Renovation: Stephen Turner’s Amendment #4 and HVAC system modifications
• Warren Building HVAC: Proposal for server cage
• DPW RDF Admin: LiRo Hill proposal for Clerk of the Works services
• DPW RDF Admin: Review of contract with Construction Dynamics

The committee approved a $3,749,500 contract with Construction Dynamics, authorizing Stephen Gagosian to sign. It also approved Shawmut’s payment requisition of $21,729.32 and a $11,000 amendment for final HVAC testing. Additional approvals included netting for Hardy School, a server‑cage modification, a painting change, and the FY 25 Annual Report. All recorded votes were unanimous.

• Approved Construction Dynamics contract $3,749,500 (5-0)
• Approved Shawmut Requisition #47 $21,729.32 (6-0)
• Approved Stephen Turner Amendment #4 $11,000 for final HVAC testing (5-0)
• Approved netting installation for Hardy School (approval recorded)
• Approved server‑cage modification for Warren HVAC project (approval recorded)
• Approved painting change for Warren HVAC project (approval recorded)
• Approved FY 25 Annual Report (5-0)
• Approved November 6, 2025 PBC meeting minutes (5-0)

Wetlands Protection Committee

The Wetlands Protection Committee will review 15 proposed projects and administrative items, including tree removal approvals and public hearings for wetland dredging and construction. The committee will also vote to approve its 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approve 2026 WPC Meeting Dates and Deadlines Calendar
• Review 17 Cedar Brook Rd construction before recorded inspection
• Public hearing for Town of Wellesley Brook Cleaning and Maintenance Program
• Public hearing for 525 Washington St (Duck Pond) dredging
• Public hearing for 28 Cameron St (Hunnewell Elementary) new school construction

The Wetlands Protection Committee approved the August 28, 2025 minutes and the 2026 meeting calendar, each by a 4‑0 vote. Members delegated signature authority to Wetlands Administrator Julie Meyer. The committee approved a three‑year extension of the Town's Brook Cleaning and Maintenance program and authorized several waivers and Orders of Conditions for wetland projects, all passing unanimously. An enforcement order for the Wellesley Country Club was ratified with a two‑year monitoring requirement.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2026 WPC meeting calendar (4-0)
• Delegated signature authority to Wetlands Administrator Julie Meyer (4-0)
• Approved three‑year extension of Brook Cleaning and Maintenance program (4-0)
• Approved waiver and issued Order of Conditions for 525 Washington St Duck Pond project (4-0)
• Approved waiver and issued Order of Conditions for 60 Woodside Ave Reeds Pond project (4-0)
• Approved waiver and issued Order of Conditions for 689 Worcester St addition/driveway project (4-0)
• Ratified enforcement order for 300 Wellesley Ave with two‑year monitoring requirement (4-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to discuss the FY27 budget and a UMASS Needs Assessment update. The board will also review the Director search and vote on gift acceptance and a participation agreement.

• FY27 COA Budget (VOTE)
• FY26 Assistant Director Goals (VOTE)
• Gift Acceptance (VOTE)
• Richard Campana Kitchen Signature (VOTE)
• Participation/Code of Conduct Agreement (VOTE)

The board approved the three performance‑appraisal goals for Acting Director Kathy Savage, with minor wording adjustments pending. The director position description was approved by Human Resources and the job advertisement was posted. Two new part‑time bus drivers were hired, and the board decided to involve Mr. Campana’s niece and confirm town standards before finalizing kitchen signage. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (9‑0).

• Approved Kathy Savage performance‑appraisal goals (pending wording tweaks)
• Approved director position description and posted job advertisement
• Hired two new part‑time bus drivers
• Decided to involve donor’s niece and verify town standards for kitchen signage
• Fire inspection passed for COA building on Nov 12
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (9‑0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider two applications: a continued review of a Project of Significant Impact at 49 Walnut Street (PSI-25-02) and a Large House Review at 31 Bancroft Road (LHR-25-04). The board will also take public comment and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Continued review of Project of Significant Impact (PSI-25-02) at 49 Walnut Street, applicant Boston Real Estate Capital
• Large House Review (LHR-25-04) at 31 Bancroft Road, applicant Gilberto Mendes
• Public comment period for matters not on the agenda
• Approval of minutes from October 8 and October 22, 2025

The Design Review Board voted to accept the PSI-25-02 project at 49 Walnut Street, a 56‑unit residential development, with a set of heavy recommendations. The motion was moved by Mark Wendell, seconded by Sheila Dinsmoor, and passed unanimously with all five members voting in favor. The board also accepted the LHR-25-04 project at 31 Bancroft Road, a renovation and addition to a colonial home, with recommendations, after a motion moved by Mark Wendell and seconded by Sheila Dinsmoor, passing unanimously. Earlier agenda items from 10/8/25 and 10/22/25 were deferred to the next meeting.

• Accepted PSI-25-02 49 Walnut Street residential project with heavy recommendations (5-0)
• Accepted LHR-25-04 31 Bancroft Road renovation project with recommendations (5-0)
• Deferred agenda items from 10/8/25 and 10/22/25 to next meeting

Municipal Light Board

The Wellesley Municipal Light Board will meet on November 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. to consider several agenda items. The board will approve the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting and discuss updates including a safety message, director reports, a financial audit, and program updates. A motion will be taken to adopt an Early Payment Discount Program. Additional updates on AR, HHS Solar and WeCare will be presented.

• Approval of Minutes (October 29, 2025)
• Early Payment Discount Program (requires motion and vote)
• Financial Audit
• AR Update
• HHS Solar and WeCare

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting. Staff selected a new Customer Information/Utility Billing Software and issued an award letter, moving forward with a contract. Commissioners agreed to develop a proposal to restructure the early‑payment discount program, especially to fix commercial discount losses. The board reaffirmed its prior approval to allocate up to $750,000 from WeCare funds toward the proposed 600 kW, $2.5 M school solar project.

• Approved October 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected new CIS/UB system; award letter issued
• Agreed to develop proposal to restructure early‑payment discount program
• Reaffirmed contribution of up to $750,000 to school solar project

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on November 19, 2025, at the Town Hall. The agenda includes a Facilities Management Department overview and a series of liaison reports from various town boards and departments.

• Citizen Speak (6:30 p.m.)
• Facilities Management Department Overview
• Liaison Reports from 14 town departments
• Location change to Great Hall, Juliani Room
• Upcoming meetings for December 3 and 10

The committee heard a Facilities Management overview and a presentation of the FY27 cash‑capital request and the proposed 10‑year town‑wide capital plan. Members asked questions about tax impacts, project prioritization, and solar PV operations. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded in the minutes.

School Councils

The School Council will meet to approve the October 2025 minutes and receive constituency reports. The body is scheduled to discuss A.P. policies and a philosophy statement.

• Approval of October 2025 School Council Minutes
• Discussion of A.P. Policies
• Discussion of Philosophy Statement

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on a request for a non-binding ballot question and traffic recommendations for Wellesley College temporary residence halls. The meeting includes a presentation on the FY27 Facilities Capital Plan and updates on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting open warrant.

• Vote on Vote 17 request for non-binding ballot question on Annual Town Election
• Vote on PSI-25-03 Wellesley College Temporary Residence Halls Traffic Recommendation
• FY27 Facilities Capital Plan Presentation
• Appointments to Wellesley Affordable Housing Trust and Cultural Council
• One Day License for Wellesley Historical Society

The Board voted 0-5 to reject a request to place a non‑binding question on the March 2026 Town Election ballot. It approved the consent agenda, which included appointments to the Affordable Housing Trust and Cultural Council and a one‑day license for the Historical Society, by a 5-0 vote. The Board also approved the transportation evaluation for Wellesley College's temporary residence hall project with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (appointments and one‑day license) (5-0)
• Approved transportation evaluation for Wellesley College temporary residence halls (5-0)
• Rejected request to add non‑binding ballot question to March 2026 election (0-5)

School Committee

The School Committee will vote on job descriptions for a Help Desk Coordinator and Senior Technician, discuss the 2026-2027 Program of Studies, and review the 2025-26 District Goals and Enrollment Projection Table for the FY'27 budget.

• Vote on Help Desk Coordinator job description
• Vote on Senior Technician job description
• Vote on 2026-2027 Program of Studies
• Vote on 2025-26 District/Superintendent Goals
• Vote on Enrollment Projection Table J (for FY'27 Budget Use)

The committee approved the consent agenda, including the November 5 minutes, with a vote of 4‑0 and one abstention. It also approved the Wellesley High School World Language Surplus Property Declaration by a vote of 5‑0. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved consent agenda including 11/5 minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved WHS World Language Surplus Property Declaration (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will host a Rio Task Force meeting to discuss the Residential Incentive Overlay Zoning Bylaw, including eliminating single residence districts and finalizing project scope. The meeting will include Citizen Speak on the bylaw and approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of meeting minutes from October 16, 2025
• Discussion on eliminating single residence districts from the RIO bylaw
• Finalizing project scope prior to Town Meeting
• Review of RIO amenities to the Town
• Citizen Speak on the Residential Incentive Overlay Zoning Bylaw

The Planning Board RIO Task Force approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Mr. Criswell, seconded by Ms. Reilly, and passed with 14 members voting in favor and 2 abstentions. No other formal decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (14 in favor, 2 abstentions)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will meet to review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) presented by CIBZ and consider its approval. The agenda also includes discussion of a management letter from CIBZ, approval of prior minutes, and an update from management. This meeting focuses on the town's financial reporting and audit findings.

• Review of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) by CIBZ
• Discussion and potential approval of ACFR
• Review of Management Letter from CIBZ
• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update from Management

The Committee approved the draft minutes from the October 21, 2025 Audit Committee meeting after a motion by Chair Tim Egan, seconded by Charlie Cassidy, with approval by Lori Silverstein. The Committee then unanimously adjourned the November 18, 2025 meeting after a motion by Tim Egan, seconded by Neal Cammarano.

• Approved October 21, 2025 Audit Committee meeting minutes (motion by Tim Egan, seconded by Charlie Cassidy)
• Adjourned November 18, 2025 meeting unanimously (motion by Tim Egan, seconded by Neal Cammarano)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit application from Wellesley College for a Project of Significant Impact. The project involves constructing five single-story temporary dormitory buildings with 150 student beds at 106 Central Street to house students during renovation of existing residential halls. The special permit addresses off-site impacts in areas such as water, sewer, and traffic.

• Construction of 150 student beds in five single-story buildings as swing space
• Replaces 53 existing beds in 13,065 GSF with 150 beds in approximately 22,000 GSF
• Proposed site at location of Dower Hall, slated for demolition
• Project of Significant Impact (PSI) special permit review under Section 5.6 of Zoning Bylaw
• Public hearing addresses off-site impacts: water, sewer, storm drainage, electric power, solid waste, fire/life safety, traffic/pedestrian safety

Planning Board

The Wellesley Planning Board will consider several items, including a discussion of the ADU bylaw, a Project of Significant Impact for Wellesley College residential swing space, a zoning board site‑plan case at 169 Great Plain Avenue, and an update from the RIO Task Force. The primary decision will be the review and vote on the FY2027 operating and capital budget.

• ADU Bylaw discussion
• Project of Significant Impact (PSI‑25‑03) – Wellesley College residential swing space
• ZBA case ZBA‑2025‑65 – site‑plan approval for 169 Great Plain Avenue (RDF)
• Review and vote on FY2027 operating & capital budget

The Board voted 3-0 to approve the FY2027 operating and capital budgets. It also voted 3-0 to continue the public hearing on PSI-25-03 (Wellesley College Residential Swing Space) at the December 1 meeting. The discussion of the ADU bylaw was postponed to a future meeting. The Board approved the ZBA 2025-65 site plan for the DPW RDF Administration Building.

• Approved FY2027 operating and capital budgets (3-0)
• Continued PSI-25-03 hearing to Dec 1 (3-0)
• Postponed ADU bylaw discussion to a later meeting
• Approved ZBA 2025-65 DPW RDF Administration Building site plan

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review draft plans for the 2027 fiscal year, including the operating budget, capital projects, and a schedule of library closures. The meeting will also cover staffing updates, capital planning, and policy adjustments.

• FY27 Operating Budget Draft
• FY27 WFL Capital Plan Draft
• FY27 Schedule of Library Closures Draft
• Request to Close Library for Staff Training, March 4, 2026
• Washington Street New Sign

The trustees unanimously approved the FY27-31 Capital Plan with a $234,000 request. They also accepted all donated gift certificates for the short‑story contest and Banned Book Bingo, and approved a March 4, 2026 library closure for staff training. The new Washington Street Library sign design was approved, and book‑sale requests for two author talks were authorized. The meeting‑room policy discussion was tabled for the next board meeting.

• Approved FY27-31 Capital Plan with $234,000 request (unanimous)
• Accepted all gift certificates for contest prizes (unanimous)
• Approved library closure until 2 PM on March 4 2026 for staff training (unanimous)
• Approved Washington Street Library sign design and color (unanimous)
• Approved book‑sale requests for two upcoming author talks (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 Action Plan draft (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 Operating Budget draft guidelines (discussion, no vote recorded)
• Tabled Meeting Room Policy discussion until Dec 3 board meeting

School Councils

The Schofield School Council will meet to approve minutes from October and discuss updates to the School Improvement Plan. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30-4:30 p.m. on November 13 at Schofield Elementary School.

• Approve minutes from October 9, 2025 meeting
• Discuss and update Schofield School Improvement Plan

Miscellaneous Committees

The Board of Registrars will conduct a routine administrative meeting, including debriefing the March 4, 2025 Annual Town Election and voting on the use of their signature stamp for certifying signatures. Other business includes approving prior minutes, welcoming a new member, discussing voter challenges, setting the calendar for the March 3, 2026 election, and receiving an update on pending elections legislation.

• Debrief of March 4, 2025 Annual Town Election
• Vote to approve use of Board of Registrars signature stamp for certifying signatures to the Town Clerk’s Office
• Discussion of voter challenges
• Set calendar for March 3, 2026 Annual Town Election
• Update on pending Elections Legislation

The Board of Registrars approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes and voted to use a signature stamp for certifying nomination papers. It also agreed to keep Vote‑by‑Mail for the March 3, 2026 election and to forgo optional early in‑person voting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of March 4, 2025 meeting (2 yesses, 1 abstain)
• Approved use of a signature stamp for certifying signatures (unanimous)
• Board agreed to continue providing Vote‑by‑Mail for the 2026 election and not adopt optional early in‑person voting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to nominate members, vote on by-laws, and discuss compliance with EPCRA requirements. The group will also review the CAMEO database and Haz-Mat Emergency Response Plan.

• Nominate and vote on committee members
• Vote on proposed by-laws
• Discuss EPCRA compliance and CAMEO database
• Review Haz-Mat Emergency Response Plan
• Meeting at Wellesley Fire Headquarters

The Local Emergency Planning Committee elected Assistant Chief Charles DiGiandomenico as Chair and Health Director Lenny Izzo as Vice Chair. Both elections were approved by a vote of the committee members. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved.

• Elected Assistant Chief Charles DiGiandomenico as Chair
• Elected Health Director Lenny Izzo as Vice Chair
• Approved motion to adjourn

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is reviewing funding applications for the dredging of Duck Pond and Reeds Pond. Members will also discuss the CPC Financial Plan and funding for the Morses Pond Beach and Bathhouse Project. The body will review anticipated business and potential project applications for the coming year.

• NRC applications for Duck Pond and Reeds Pond dredging funding
• Updated CPC Financial Plan review
• Morses Pond Beach and Bathhouse Project funding discussion
• Potential roof project application from Wellesley Historical Society

Board of Public Works

The Wellesley Board of Public Works will discuss the DPW Master Plan update, a contract award for sodium chloride (road salt), and Capital Budget Version 3. Other items include a drought status report, Mass Bay Development, and financial statements for water and sewer.

• Contract Award – Sodium Chloride (Road Salt)
• Capital Budget Version 3
• Drought Status Report
• DPW Master Plan Update
• Mass Bay Development

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will hear citizen comments, consider a retirement ATM article concerning the FY27 cost‑of‑living adjustment, approve the previous meeting minutes, handle administrative items, and receive liaison reports from multiple town departments. The agenda also lists upcoming meetings on FMD, MLP, DPW, and Library topics.

• Retirement ATM article – FY27 COLA adjustment
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Citizen Speak segment
• Liaison reports from Select Board, Schools, Planning, Library, DPW, and others
• Upcoming meetings on FMD, MLP, DPW, and Library budgets

The Advisory Committee recorded that the Retirement Board unanimously approved a proposal to raise the COLA base to $25,000 in $1,000 increments over four years, costing $4.4 million. The Planning Board approved a Project of Significant Impact permit for a 28‑unit development on Walnut Street, and the Affordable Housing Trust appointed the Chair of the Wellesley Housing Authority as an AHT Trustee. Additional reports noted a battery‑storage project saving $250,000 per quarter and a middle‑school boiler replacement funded from the school facilities rental revolving fund.

• Retirement Board approved COLA base increase to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Planning Board approved PSI permit for 28‑unit Walnut Street development
• Affordable Housing Trust appointed Wellesley Housing Authority Chair as AHT Trustee
• Select Board scheduled Mass Bay community visioning workshop for Dec 8
• DPW reported battery storage project saving $250,000 per quarter
• Schools reported $205,000 boiler replacement funded from facilities rental revolving fund
• October 29, 2025 minutes approved 12‑0
• November 3, 2025 minutes approved 12‑0

Council on Aging

This subcommittee of the Wellesley Council on Aging will finalize and assign interview questions for the Director of Senior Services search and vote to approve previous meeting minutes. The chair will also provide updates.

• Vote on approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Finalize interview questions for Director of Senior Services
• Assign questions to subcommittee members
• Chair report with updates on search process

The subcommittee reported that Human Resources approved the director job description and will post it by November 10. The committee reviewed and finalized interview questions and discussed a quick Excel quiz for applicants. HR will screen applications by telephone and forward qualified candidates to the subcommittee for interviews.

• Job description approved by Human Resources (no vote recorded)
• Interview questions reviewed and finalized
• HR to screen applications by telephone and forward candidates to subcommittee

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board will vote on two employment actions regarding position classifications. The board will also discuss a bylaw regarding Town Manager votes on policies and review a preliminary HR budget overview.

• Vote to re-classify Assistant Finance Director to Assistant Finance Director/Town Accountant
• Vote to place Library IT Director position on the IT class and comp plan
• Discussion of Bylaw 30.10 regarding Town Manager votes on policies
• Preliminary HR budget overview

The board unanimously approved reclassifying the Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Town Accountant to Assistant Finance Director/Town Accountant at grade 14. It also unanimously approved placing the Library IT Director on the IT pay scale at level 11. The board agreed to remove the bylaw language that requires Town Meeting approval for HR policies and to develop internal procedures for transparency. Minutes from September 19 and October 9 were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved reclassification of Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Town Accountant to Assistant Finance Director/Town Accountant, grade 14 (unanimous roll call: Bent, Moore, Lieberman, Baker)
• Approved placing Library IT Director on IT pay scale at level 11 (unanimous roll call: Bent, Moore, Lieberman, Baker)
• Agreed to remove bylaw language requiring Town Meeting approval for HR policies (no vote recorded)
• Approved September 19, 2025 minutes with grammatical corrections (Yes: Bent, Moore, Baker; Lieberman abstained)
• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes with grammatical corrections (unanimous roll call: Bent, Moore, Lieberman, Baker)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 PM (unanimous roll call: Bent, Moore, Lieberman, Baker)

Historical Commission

The Wellesley Historical Commission will hold public hearings on a preservation determination for 45 Windsor Road and a continued waiver request for 13 Fells Road. The commission will also receive a report from the Bylaw Review Subcommittee and discuss a historic preservation restriction for the Stanwood House. Minutes from previous meetings and staffing changes are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on preservation determination for 45 Windsor Road (DR-2025-57)
• Continued public hearing on waiver for 13 Fells Road (DR-2025-21)
• Bylaw Review Subcommittee report
• Stanwood House Historic Preservation Restriction discussion
• Approval of minutes from September 15 and October 14, 2025

The Historical Commission approved a preservation determination for 45 Windsor Road, imposing a 12‑month delay on any demolition permit (vote 7‑0). It also approved the waiver for 13 Fells Road with revised plans (vote 7‑0). Minutes from the September 15 and October 14 meetings were approved, and the commission scheduled the MassBay Forest inventory topic for the December meeting. The next meeting is set for December 8, 2025, and staff planner Madison Vlass announced her departure.

• Approved preservation determination for 45 Windsor Road, 12‑month demolition delay (7‑0)
• Approved waiver for 13 Fells Road with revised plans (7‑0)
• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0, 1 abstention)
• Placed MassBay Forest historic inventory request on December agenda
• Scheduled next meeting for December 8, 2025
• Noted staff change: Madison Vlass will leave for Assistant City Planner position

Historical Commission

The Wellesley Historical Commission will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2025, to decide whether the building at 45 Windsor Road, built before 1950 and slated for demolition, should be designated as Preferably Preserved under the town's demolition review bylaw. This determination would impose restrictions on demolition. Public participation is invited via Zoom.

• Public hearing to consider preservation determination for 45 Windsor Road, a pre-1950 dwelling facing demolition

Trails Committee

The Wellesley Trails Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss administrative items, trail conditions, and upcoming events. Key topics include updates on the proposed development at MBCC, trail maintenance issues at Town Forest and Beard Trail, and planning for spring walks. The committee will also review and update project lists and monitor map houses and dog bag dispensers.

• Discuss latest news and developments on proposed development at MBCC
• Town Forest slippery slope and Beard Trail muddy section
• Review and update project list
• Planning for spring walks and question about alternating days/times of walks
• Map houses and dog bag dispenser monitoring, including Rockridge Pond map house update

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee will hear a presentation on potential zoning amendments related to parking, and will review and vote on its FY27 operating and capital budget requests. The committee will also discuss a draft Memorandum of Understanding with HomeWorks and an initiative to evaluate Gas System Enhancement Program plans.

• Presentation on potential zoning amendments pertaining to parking
• Vote on CAC Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget Request
• Vote on CAC Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget Request
• Review and discuss draft Memorandum of Understanding with HomeWorks
• Discuss initiative to evaluate Gas System Enhancement Program (GSEP) plans

The Climate Action Committee approved the October 3, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee also unanimously approved the FY2027 operating budget request. A unanimous vote approved the FY2027 capital budget request as presented.

• Approved October 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 operating budget request (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 capital budget request (unanimous)

School Councils

The agenda provided is a procedural notice. No specific topics for discussion or decision were listed.

Miscellaneous Committees

The West Suburban Veterans District will meet to review engagement metrics and veteran vignettes. The body is scheduled to vote on departmental goals and the budget for fiscal year 2025/26.

• Vote on FY25/26 departmental goals and budget
• Review of engagement scorecard and town metrics
• Approval of August meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It also approved the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget of $278,340, which includes a $2.5K increase for community outreach.

• Approved minutes of 8/6/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved FY 27 budget of $278,340 (includes $2.5K outreach increase)

Natural Resources Commission (NRC)

The Commission will review and approve FY27 budgets, discuss policy revisions for the Playing Fields Task Force, and receive updates on the Hunnewell Track and Field projects including lighting. An ancillary lighting path from the high school to basketball courts and a Land Conservation Plan are also on the agenda. The meeting includes a Director's Report and a discussion on Climate Emergency.

• Review and approve FY27 budgets
• Discuss and approve Playing Fields Task Force Policy Revisions
• Review status of Hunnewell Track and Field projects and lighting
• Ancillary lighting path from High School to basketball courts
• Land Conservation Plan discussion

The Natural Resources Commission approved both the NRC and Morses Pond capital and operating budgets for FY27 with unanimous 3‑0 votes. Several items, including the Playing Fields Task Force policy revisions and the Land Conservation Plan, were deferred for later discussion. The commission also agreed to revisit all budgets at the November 20 meeting after technical corrections.

• Approved NRC Capital Budget for FY27 (3-0)
• Approved Morses Pond Capital Budget for FY27 (3-0)
• Approved NRC Operating Budget for FY27 (3-0)
• Approved Morses Pond Operating Budget for FY27 (3-0)
• Deferred Playing Fields Task Force policy revisions (no vote)
• Deferred Land Conservation Plan discussion until absent commissioners present (no vote)
• Agreed to revisit all budgets at November 20 meeting after technical corrections (no vote)
• Unanimously adjourned meeting (3-0)

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will review project updates and invoices for Hunnewell School, Hardy School, Town Hall, and the Warren Building. The committee will also discuss solar options for the schools and review a proposal for construction administration services.

• Hunnewell School project update
• Hardy School Shawmut Requisition for Payment #45 and #46
• Town Hall renovation project update
• Warren Building HVAC project update and LiRo Hill Amendment #001A
• Review Socotec’s Proposal for CA services

The Permanent Building Committee approved two Shawmut payment requisitions totaling $281,136.64 and a LiRo Hill amendment for $29,232. It also approved the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes and the invoices presented by staff. All approvals were unanimous or near‑unanimous.

• Approved Shawmut Requisition #45 for $215,195.59 (vote 5‑0)
• Approved Shawmut Requisition #46 for $65,941.05 (vote 5‑0)
• Approved LiRo Hill Amendment #001A for $29,232 (vote 5‑0)
• Approved October 23, 2025 PBC meeting minutes (vote 4‑0, MT abstain)
• Approved staff invoices presented (vote 5‑0)

School Committee

The Wellesley School Committee meeting on November 5, 2025 will consider several agenda items. The committee will discuss and vote on a replacement for the middle school boiler. Additional topics include school improvement plans, curriculum updates, enrollment projections, and district goals.

• Discussion/Vote: Middle School Boiler Replacement
• Discussion: WMS/WHS School Improvement Plans
• Presentation: 202 6 -202 7 Program of Studies
• Discussion: October 1 Enrollment Report and Projections
• Discussion: 2025-2026 District Goals/Superintendent Goals

The committee approved the consent agenda items, including minutes and curriculum surplus memos, with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the middle school boiler replacement project, authorizing $205,557 from the rental revolving account, also by a 4‑0 vote. The proposed changes to the Program of Studies were presented but a vote will be taken at the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items (Minutes of 10/21/25, Gifts & Donations, Surplus Memo‑Nursing, Surplus Memo‑Gr.3 Science Curriculum, Surplus Memo‑K‑5 English Language Arts Curriculum) (4‑0)
• Approved boiler replacement project and authorized $205,557 expenditure from the WPS rental revolving account (4‑0)
• Program of Studies changes presented; vote scheduled for next meeting

Planning Board

The Wellesley Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a Scenic Road application by Frank Hunnewell of 37 Pond Road for permission to remove four trees within the Pond Road Scenic Road Layout. The trees are located on the east side of Pond Road between the entrances to 62 Pond Road and 37 Pond Road.

• Public hearing on Scenic Road application to remove four trees (three oaks, one hemlock) at 37 Pond Road, within Pond Road Scenic Road Layout.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will vote on the FY2027 Operating and Capital Budget. The meeting includes public hearings for a project of significant impact and tree removal, as well as reviews of seven Zoning Board of Appeals cases.

• Vote on FY2027 Operating & Capital Budget
• Public hearing for PSI-25-02 at 49 Walnut Street
• Scenic Road public hearing for tree removal at 37 Pond Road
• Site Plan Review for ZBA-2025-65 at 169 Great Plain Avenue
• Zoning Board of Appeals cases for 192/194 Worcester Street/150 Cedar Street, 14 Hill Top Road, 14 Intervale Road, 323 Washington Street, 15 Lafayette Circle, and 17 Belair Road

The board voted 5‑0 to approve the Project of Significant Impact permit for 49 Walnut Street, a 28‑unit condominium, subject to staff‑recommended conditions. It also approved the removal of four trees at 37 Pond Road (4‑0) and agreed with staff recommendations on six Zoning Board of Appeals cases. The board deferred a vote on the FY2027 operating and capital budget to the November 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approved PSI‑25‑02 permit for 49 Walnut Street (5‑0)
• Closed PSI‑25‑02 public hearing (5‑0)
• Approved tree removal at 37 Pond Road (4‑0)
• Closed 37 Pond Road tree removal hearing (4‑0)
• Agreed with staff recommendations on six ZBA cases (ZBA‑2025‑59 to ZBA‑2025‑64)
• Deferred FY2027 operating & capital budget vote to Nov 17, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Scenic Road application. The board is considering a request to remove four trees located within the Pond Road Scenic Road Layout.

• Application by Frank Hunnewell to remove four trees (three oaks and one hemlock) on the east side of Pond Road

Historical Commission

The Wellesley Historical Commission Bylaw Review Subcommittee will meet to discuss an extension of the demolition delay bylaw, the current waiver process, and potential stakeholder groups. They will also review Wellesley’s architectural styles and future design guidelines, and draft a 1-year report for the full Historical Commission. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion and drafting session.

• Discuss Demo Delay Extension
• Discuss current Waiver process
• Discuss potential stakeholder groups
• Discuss Wellesley’s architectural styles and future design guidelines
• Draft 1-Year Report for Historical Commission

School Councils

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate regarding public meeting notice requirements. No specific topics or items for discussion are listed. The document appears to be a blank form.

• No specific agenda items were provided in the notice

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and potentially revote on Special Town Meeting (STM) warrant articles. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Faculty Dining Room at Wellesley High School.

• Citizen Speak at 6:00 p.m.
• Discuss and revote STM Warrant Articles at 6:05 p.m.
• Upcoming meeting on November 12 to discuss Retirement ATM article and FY27 COLA adjustment
• Upcoming meeting on November 19 to review FMD Overview and Capital questions

Affordable Housing Trust (formerly WHDC)

The Wellesley Affordable Housing Trust will meet remotely on November 4, 2025. The only substantive item on the agenda is a discussion of a recommendation to the Select Board regarding appointing trustees. The meeting otherwise consists of a call to order and scheduling of future meetings.

• Discussion of recommendation to Select Board to appoint trustees

The Affordable Housing Trust discussed recent candidate interviews and recommended appointing Maura Renzella. A motion by Micah O’Neil, seconded by Kenny Largess, was approved unanimously (3‑0) to recommend her to the Select Board. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 am.

• Recommended Maura Renzella for appointment to the Wellesley Affordable Housing Trust (3‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on approving a new exterior sign for Schofield School and a consent agenda for Special Town Meeting. The meeting also includes preparations for the upcoming Special Town Meeting.

• Approve New Exterior Sign Schofield School
• Vote Motion for Consent Agenda (Articles 4, 9, 10, 12)
• Vote Article 7, Revised Team Room Free Cash Appropriation ($1,785,000)
• Discuss Town Wide Capital Planning Committee Policy
• Discuss with Advisory Committee Consent Agenda Motion

The Select Board voted unanimously to approve the meeting’s Consent Agenda. It also approved a $1,785,000 free‑cash appropriation for the Wellesley High School Team Rooms project. Finally, the Board approved the 2025 Special Town Meeting Consent Agenda, all with 5‑0 votes.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved $1,785,000 free‑cash appropriation for Wellesley High School Team Rooms (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Special Town Meeting Consent Agenda (5-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will hold an executive session under state law for a Step 4 grievance hearing with the Wellesley Educators Association and strategy related to the grievance. Public comment will be taken before the closed session. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session for collective bargaining grievance (Step 4) with Wellesley Educators Association under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A) exemptions 2 and 3

Board of Public Works

This meeting of the Board of Public Works is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being preparation for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting. The agenda also includes citizen speak and possible discussion of unanticipated topics.

• Fall Town Meeting Preparation

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will discuss and revote on Article 8 (Assessors' Software) and Article 7 (Team Rooms), and possibly Article 13. A joint meeting with the Select Board is scheduled to review the Consent Agenda Motion before a vote. The meeting precedes the Special Town Meeting on November 4.

• Discuss and revote Article 8 – Assessors' Software
• Discuss and revote Article 7 – Team Rooms
• Joint meeting with the Select Board
• Discuss and vote on Consent Agenda Motion
• Upcoming Special Town Meeting on November 4, 2025

The committee rescinded its earlier vote on Article 7 and then approved a $1,785,000 appropriation from Certified Free Cash for the construction of Team Rooms at the Hunnewell Track and Field (vote 11‑1). It also rescinded its prior vote on Article 8 and approved $190,000 from Free Cash for new assessor‑office software (vote 10‑1). A consent agenda covering four non‑controversial articles was adopted unanimously (vote 12‑0). The meeting adjourned with a 13‑0 vote.

• Rescinded prior vote on Article 8 (11‑0)
• Approved $190,000 for Assessor software (10‑1)
• Rescinded prior vote on Article 7 (12‑0)
• Approved $1,785,000 for Team Rooms at Hunnewell Track (11‑1)
• Adopted consent agenda for Articles 4, 9, 10, 12 (12‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (13‑0)

Wetlands Protection Committee

The Wetlands Protection Committee will handle administrative business such as accepting a resignation, approving meeting minutes, and a letter to discourage dumping, then hold public hearings on 13 Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination of Applicability. Notable new applications include a home demolition and rebuild at 140 Bristol Rd, new pool infrastructure at Longfellow Tennis & Health Club at 140 Great Plain Av, and a barn renovation at 200 Oakland St. Several continued items include dredging at Duck Pond (525 Washington St) and Reeds Pond (60 Woodside Av), as well as vegetation management along the MBTA Commuter Rail Line on Linden St.

• 140 Bristol Rd: new NOI to demolish and rebuild single-family home within Buffer Zone to intermittent stream
• 140 Great Plain Av (Longfellow Tennis & Health Club): new NOI for new pools and infrastructure within Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands
• 200 Oakland St: new RDA to renovate barn in Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone to Rosemary Brook
• 525 Washington St (Duck Pond): continued NOI for dredging within Land Under Waterbodies and BLSF
• 679 Worcester St: continued NOI for addition, tree removal, and driveway expansion in Buffer Zone to intermittent stream

The Wetlands Protection Committee voted 5‑0 to delegate all committee signature authority to Wetlands Administrator Julie Meyer. It also approved a positive determination #2A and negative determinations for items #2, #3, and #5 on the MBTA Right‑of‑Way vegetation management request, again by a 5‑0 vote. Earlier agenda items included approving July and August minutes (5‑0 each) and continuing ticket enforcement for the 1 Sunnyside Avenue project.

• Delegated Wetlands Committee signature authority to Julie Meyer (5‑0)
• Approved positive determination #2A and negative determinations #2, #3, #5 for MBTA RDA (5‑0)
• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Continued issuing $300 tickets for 1 Sunnyside Ave and required owners to request timeline changes
• Issued administrative approval to remove one tree at 10 Mayo Rd
• Provided informal email approval for soil test pit at 28 Wellesley Ave
• Received informational notification for test borings at 125 Barton Rd (no action required)

Council on Aging

The Wellesley Council on Aging's Director of Senior Services Search Subcommittee is meeting to review and approve minutes, receive a chair update, and discuss job interview questions for the director position. No other substantive decisions or specific candidates are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes (vote)
• Chair report with updates
• Discussion of job interview questions for the Director of Senior Services position
• Old/new business for matters not anticipated by the chair

The subcommittee unanimously approved the October 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The chair reported that the Director of Senior Services job description has been sent to HR for review and will be posted once finalized. The subcommittee decided to focus on a competency list and draft interview questions for the most important competencies—leadership/executive skills, team building, and finance—plus opening and closing questions. The meeting adjourned at 11:55 am.

• Approved October 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to develop competency list and interview questions for Director of Senior Services position

School Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Wellesley School Committee Policy Subcommittee. The agenda includes a discussion period and a review of other policies to be considered during the 2025-2026 school year. No specific policy details are listed.

• Call to order at 3:30 PM
• Public comment via email
• Discussion period
• Review of other policies for 2025-2026

School Committee

The Advisory Committee will receive an overview of Wellesley Public Schools at 6:35 p.m., followed by routine items including citizen speak, minutes approval, administrative updates, and liaison reports from multiple town boards. The meeting also notes upcoming Special Town Meeting dates on November 3 and 4, 2025.

• Wellesley Public Schools Overview presentation
• Citizen Speak period at 6:30 p.m.
• Liaison reports covering Schools, Planning, Library, BOH, DPW, MLP, FMD, CPC, Recreation, NRC, HR, Housing, COA, Select Board, and PBC
• Upcoming Special Town Meeting on November 3 and 4, 2025
• Minutes approval and administrative items

The School Committee heard a detailed update on the Team Rooms project, including six bids, a lump‑sum bid total of $1.84 million, a total project cost of $2.185 million, $400,000 available from the Field Fund, and a funding request of $1.785 million to the Town Meeting. Members discussed the reasons for cost increases and potential funding sources, but no vote or formal action was recorded. Additional discussion covered budget drivers, enrollment trends, and transportation costs, without any decisions taken.

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee of the Wellesley School Committee will meet to discuss several proposed and amended policies. Topics include new policies on graduation requirements, competency determination, and career technical education, as well as amendments to policies on the school year calendar and religious/cultural accommodations. The subcommittee will also vote to approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Discussion of new Policy IKF (Graduation Requirements)
• Discussion of new Policy IKFE (Competency Determination)
• Discussion of amended Policy IC/ICA (School Year / School Calendar)
• Discussion of amended Policy IMDA (Accommodations for Religious & Cultural Observances)
• Discussion of new policy (TBD) on Career Technical Education

The School Committee Policy Subcommittee discussed draft policies on graduation requirements, competency determination, the school calendar, and career technical education. It decided to return the graduation requirements draft to high‑school administration for further review and to bring the revised competency determination policy to the November 5 meeting. The updated calendar rotation chart and a disclaimer will be presented to the full Committee on November 5, and the subcommittee will examine Framingham’s CTE policy as a reference.

• Returned graduation requirements draft to high‑school administration for additional review (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled competency determination policy for further review at November 5 meeting
• Planned presentation of updated calendar rotation chart with disclaimer to full Committee on November 5
• Will review Framingham CTE policy as reference for developing district CTE policy

Cultural Council

The Wellesley Cultural Council will first approve the minutes from its September 16 meeting. It will then hear a financial report from David White covering outstanding grants, the total funding allocation available for the current year, and new grant applications. The agenda also includes a citizen‑speak segment and a discussion of future meeting dates and agenda items.

• Approval of September 16 meeting minutes
• Financial report on outstanding grants (presented by David White)
• Discussion of total funding allocation available for this year
• Review of new grant applications
• Scheduling future meeting dates and agenda items

The Cultural Council approved the 9/16 meeting minutes and voted unanimously to reclaim $1,000 from the 2023 Wellesley Chamber Players grant. A finance update showed about $23,000 available for FY2026 grants. Grant applications were reviewed and marked as Yes, No, or Conditional, but final votes are scheduled for the next meeting. Action items include outreach to conditional applicants.

• Approved prior minutes from 9/16 (unanimous)
• Reclaimed $1,000 from the 2023 Wellesley Chamber Players grant (unanimous)
• Identified conditional grants for outreach (#4, #5, #9, #11, #15, #29)
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 3, 2025 to finalize grant votes

Municipal Light Board

The Wellesley Municipal Light Board will meet to approve minutes, hear director updates on reliability and emergency response, and discuss a solar Memorandum of Understanding. The meeting will be held at the Municipal Light Plant and streamed online.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 minutes
• Review of Reliability Report
• Emergency Response Plan (requires vote)
• HHS Solar MOU
• OPEB Fund Strategy

The Municipal Light Board approved the September 17 minutes and the Emergency Response Plan, both unanimously. It also unanimously approved suspending contributions to the OPEB fund for fiscal year 2026 and using part of the overfunded account to pay retiree health premiums. The board placed the HHS solar memorandum of understanding on hold and adjourned the meeting at 7:08 pm.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Response Plan (unanimous)
• Suspended OPEB fund contributions for FY26 and authorized use of excess funds for retiree health premiums (unanimous)
• Put HHS solar MOU discussion on hold (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 pm (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Wellesley Historical Commission By‑law Review Subcommittee scheduled for October 29, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. Residents were still invited to submit comments via email to the Planning Department.

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will discuss an update on team rooms and may revote on STM motions as needed. A presentation on Wellesley Public Schools will follow. The Committee will then approve the meeting minutes and handle routine administrative matters. Liaison reports from multiple town departments will be presented.

• Emergency agenda: update on team rooms and revote on STM motions
• Overview of Wellesley Public Schools
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Administrative items
• Liaison reports from schools, planning, library, BOH, DPW, MLP, FMD, CPC, recreation, NRC, HR, housing development corp/authority, COA, Select Board, PBC

The meeting provided updates on the Team Rooms project cost, noting a total project cost of $2.185 million and a funding request of $1.785 million to Town Meeting. It also presented extensive information on school budgeting, enrollment trends, and transportation costs. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

School Councils

The Wellesley Middle School Council will meet to discuss cell phone implementation and other upcoming initiatives. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 2025 and introductions.

• Approve minutes from May 20, 2025
• Discussion of cell phone implementation at WMS
• Review of upcoming school initiatives

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will continue deliberations on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 residential and commercial property values. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss potential litigation regarding appeals before the Appellate Tax Board.

• FY26 Proposed Residential and Commercial Values
• Executive Session: Appellate Tax Board litigation

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss and vote on the revised Strategic Housing Plan. The Policy Subcommittee will provide updates and seek discussion on three draft policies: the Town‑Wide Capital Planning Committee, the Encroachment Policy, and the Appointment Policy. The Board will also prepare for the upcoming Special Town Meeting and address routine administrative matters.

• Discuss and vote on the Strategic Housing Plan (joint with Planning Board)
• Policy Subcommittee update – discussion of Town‑Wide Capital Planning Committee draft
• Policy Subcommittee update – discussion of draft Encroachment Policy
• Policy Subcommittee update – discussion of draft Appointment Policy
• Special Town Meeting preparation (Special Town Meeting at Wellesley High School)

The Select Board and Planning Board held a joint meeting, approved by a 10‑0 vote. After a presentation on the Strategic Housing Plan, the boards voted 7‑3 to acknowledge receipt of the plan. The boards then voted 10‑0 to dissolve the joint meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Joint meeting between Select Board and Planning Board called (vote 10-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of the Strategic Housing Plan (vote 7-3)
• Dissolved the joint meeting (vote 10-0)

Select Board

This Select Board meeting will begin with a call to order in open session, then immediately move into executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy regarding litigation with Wellesley Park LLC, LYX Wellesley Investment, LLC, and potential litigation involving Albany Road-Wellesley, LLC and MassBay. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy with Wellesley Park LLC, LYX Wellesley Investment, LLC, and potential litigation with Albany Road-Wellesley, LLC and MassBay

Planning Board

The Wellesley Planning Board and Select Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss and vote on the Strategic Housing Plan. The agenda also includes updates from the Policy Subcommittee on a Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee, an Encroachment Policy, and an Appointment Policy, as well as preparation for the upcoming Special Town Meeting.

• Discuss and vote on Strategic Housing Plan
• Discuss Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee
• Discuss Encroachment Policy
• Discuss Appointment Policy
• Special Town Meeting preparation

Retirement Board

The Wellesley Retirement Board will approve the meeting minutes and warrants, receive cash books, cash reconciliation and the year‑to‑date budget, and review a draft Investment Policy while discussing liquidity. The board will also record recent retiree information, note recent deaths, and appoint numerous new members to the system.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Approve warrants
• Receive cash books, cash reconciliation and YTD budget
• Review Investment Policy draft and discuss liquidity
• Appoint new members (e.g., Alyssa Mazza, Sophia Wick, Lisbeth Alcantara, etc.)

The Retirement Board approved the September 30 minutes, added several new members, and approved three warrants totaling $144,016.65. It also approved a monthly auto‑redemption from the PRIT Core Fund and periodic reinvestment of excess cash. The board discussed a draft investment policy and the possible hiring of an investment advisor.

• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (4 Ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved Warrant #202518 for $60,535.41 (5 Ayes)
• Approved Warrant #202519 for $42,460.40 (5 Ayes)
• Approved Warrant #20251031 for $1,440,020.84 (5 Ayes)
• Approved monthly auto‑redemption from PRIT Core Fund (5 Ayes)
• Approved periodic reinvestment of excess cash (5 Ayes)
• Added new members including Alyssa Mazza, Sophia Wick, and others (no vote recorded)
• Discussed draft investment policy and possible investment advisor (no vote recorded)

Affordable Housing Trust (formerly WHDC)

The Affordable Housing Trust will meet to discuss and vote on the Declaration of Trust and the scope of services for a 3-5 year action plan. They will also discuss the disposition of land at 40 Oakland Street and review the FY26 work plan, including housing authority liaison, Barton Road, Morton Circle, the Small Repair Grant Program, and 156 Weston Road. Committee appointment status will be reviewed and prior minutes will be voted on.

• Discuss disposition of land at 40 Oakland Street
• Review and vote on Declaration of Trust
• Discuss scope of service for 3-5 year action plan
• Review FY26 work plan including Barton Road, Morton Circle, Small Repair Grant Program, and 156 Weston Road
• WHDC Committee appointment status

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 26, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to move ahead with a Request for Proposals for a three‑to‑five‑year action plan even though two board seats remain vacant. The Trust decided to postpone a small home‑repair grant program until after the strategic action plan is completed and to keep the 156 Weston Road issue on the agenda without taking action. Trustees will send individual comments on the draft Declaration of Trust to Ms. Jop for revision, and Ms. Grace will draft a memo on the MassBay visioning session.

• Approved September 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Proceed with 3‑5 year action plan RFP despite vacant seats
• Send individual comments on Declaration of Trust to Ms. Jop for revision
• Postpone small home‑repair grant program until after strategic plan
• Keep 156 Weston Road on agenda with no action taken
• Request updated housing development activity list from Ms. Jop
• Clarify state Housing Authority rules before committing resources
• Ms. Grace to draft memo on MassBay visioning session

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review proposed residential and commercial values for FY26. The board will also enter executive session to discuss pending appeals and potential litigation at the Appellate Tax Board.

• FY26 Proposed Residential and Commercial Values
• Appellate Tax Board (ATB) pending appeals

Board of Assessors

The Board will discuss proposed residential and commercial property values for fiscal year 2026, which could affect future tax assessments. An executive session is also scheduled to discuss pending appeals before the Appellate Tax Board.

• FY26 Proposed Residential and Commercial Values presentation by John F. Ryan
• New Business (unspecified)
• Executive session on pending Appellate Tax Board appeals

Select Board

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a second draft of the Town Wide Capital Planning Committee. The body will also review policies regarding appointments, the naming of public assets, and encroachments.

• Draft of Town Wide Capital Planning Committee (second draft)
• Appointments Policy
• Naming of Public Assets Policy
• Encroachment Policy
• PSC FY26 Work Plan

The Policy Subcommittee unanimously approved the amended minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting. It agreed to circulate the draft Town‑Wide Capital Planning Committee memorandum, the draft Appointments Policy, and the draft Encroachment Policy to the Select Board for further discussion. Members assigned work on the Naming of Public Assets Policy and added Auto Dealers Licenses to the Board update. The next PSC meeting was scheduled for November 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to forward draft Town‑Wide Capital Planning Committee memorandum to Select Board for comment
• Agreed to circulate draft Appointments Policy and cover memo to Select Board for discussion
• Agreed to bring draft Encroachment Policy to Select Board for discussion/vote
• Decided to investigate Naming of Public Assets Policy and seek Select Board input
• Added Auto Dealers Licenses to Board update in PSC work plan
• Scheduled next PSC meeting for November 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Board of Health

The Wellesley Board of Health will review a preliminary budget, receive updates on opioid funds and food permit renewals, and hear an appeal from the owner of 10 Wellesley Ave unit 10R regarding a violation order. The board will also consider variance requests for Babson College's pizza time-as-public-health-control and for a geothermal well at 17 Suffolk Road.

• Appeal by Justin Kennedy of 10 Wellesley Ave unit 10R against a health violation order
• Variance request from Babson College HELV for time-as-public-health-control of pizza
• Variance request for 17 Suffolk Road to reduce well setback from 25 ft to 10 ft from side property lines
• Preliminary budget discussion for the Board of Health
• Opioid funds update and food permit renewal update

The Board of Health approved Babson College’s request to use “Time as a Public Health Control” for cheese and pepperoni pizza. It also rescinded two health violations for unit 10R at 10 Wellesley Ave and approved a well‑site variance for 17 Suffolk Road. The meeting minutes from September 18, 2025 were approved. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved Babson College pizza control request (3-0)
• Rescinded two health violations at 10 Wellesley Ave unit 10R (3-0)
• Approved 17 Suffolk Road well‑site variance (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 9-18-25 (3-0)

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will meet to review project updates and financial documents for several town facilities. The agenda includes discussions on school solar energy and specific contract reviews for ongoing renovations.

• Review of WT Rich OCO #009 for Hunnewell School
• Town Hall Renovation project update
• Warren Building HVAC review of CPs and Tower Requisition #8
• DPW RDF Admin review of GC bid tab
• Solar discussion for Hunnewell and Hardy schools

The Permanent Building Committee approved a $56,008 credit change order (OCO #009) and a $1,177,219.75 Tower Requisition #008. It also approved the September 25 and October 9 meeting minutes and the presented invoices. A grant project for PV panels was discussed but no decision was made.

• Approved OCO #009 credit $56,008 (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Tower Requisition #008 $1,177,219.75 (vote 4‑0)
• Approved September 25, 2025 PBC minutes (vote 3‑0, one abstention)
• Approved October 9, 2025 PBC minutes (vote 3‑0, one abstention)
• Approved invoices as presented (vote 4‑0)
• Discussed PV panel grant for Hunnewell and Hardy schools (no decision)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hear applications for a retaining wall at 192-194 Worcester Street and 150 Cedar Street, and sign permits for Schofield School, Rebound Physical Therapy, and Shake Shack. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Retaining wall application at 192-194 Worcester Street & 150 Cedar Street (DRB-25-51 R)
• Sign permit for Schofield School at 27 Cedar Street (DRB-25-54 S)
• Sign permit for Rebound Physical Therapy at 140 Great Plain Avenue (DRB-25-52 S)
• Special sign permit for Shake Shack at 74 Central Street (DRB-25-53 S)
• Minutes from September 3 and September 17, 2025

The Design Review Board approved a special permit for retaining walls at 192‑194 Worcester Street and 150 Cedar Street. It also approved signage projects at 27 Cedar Street, 140 Great Plain Avenue, and 74 Central Street. The board unanimously accepted the September 3 and September 17, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved special permit for retaining walls at 192‑194 Worcester St & 150 Cedar St (4-0)
• Approved school sign project at 27 Cedar St (4-0)
• Approved Rebound Physical Therapy signs at 140 Great Plain Ave (4-0)
• Approved Shake Shack sign modifications at 74 Central St (4-0)
• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Natural Resources Commission (NRC)

The Wellesley Natural Resources Commission will discuss and potentially vote on several projects, including the MWRA Tunnel land swap, Hunnewell Track and Field lighting, and a building location. Other topics include the Morses Pond Beach Project, MassBay Development, and the Land Conservation Plan. The agenda also covers the FY27 budget outline and the Climate Emergency item.

• Discuss MWRA Tunnel project and land swap
• Review status of Hunnewell Track and Field Projects and Lighting
• Discuss and vote on Building Location
• Morses Pond Beach Project
• Discuss MassBay Development

The Natural Resources Commission voted 5‑0 to approve the south‑side site for the Morses Pond Beach building. The commission also gave conceptual approval for the MWRA land‑swap plan, directing staff to seek feedback from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs before proceeding. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved South Side location for Morses Pond Beach building (5-0 vote)
• Granted conceptual approval for MWRA land‑swap plan, pending EEA review

Select Board

This is a procedural planning session for the Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting. The Moderator will introduce the meeting, develop essential information, and take questions. No specific articles or motions are listed.

The board reviewed the agenda and logistics for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025, including article presentations and voting requirements. No substantive approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on common victualler, all alcohol, and entertainment licenses for Virsa de Punjab Indian Kitchen at 99 Central Street. The board will also approve a change of ownership for Maugus Restaurant at 300 Washington Street, discuss funding for winter holiday decorations and symbols, receive a project update from Jumbo Capital for 888 Worcester Street, and prepare for the Special Town Meeting.

• Public hearing and vote on Common Victualler, All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses for Virsa de Punjab Indian Kitchen at 99 Central Street
• Consent agenda: vote on change of ownership for Maugus Restaurant at 300 Washington Street
• Discuss and vote funds for winter holiday decorations, including accepting a gift for holiday lights and purchasing seasonal wreaths and a new crescent
• Project update from Jumbo Capital for 888 Worcester Street
• Special Town Meeting preparation

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to approve the change of ownership for Maugus Restaurant’s common victualler license. It also voted 5‑0 to approve the Common Victualler, All‑Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses for Punjab Restaurant at 99 Central Street, conditional on final approvals from the Design Review Board, Health, Building, and Fire Departments. The Board accepted an anonymous $5,000 gift for holiday lights (5‑0) and approved funding for seasonal wreaths and a new Crescent (5‑0), pending final pricing on the Crescent.

• Approved change of ownership for Maugus Restaurant common victualler license (5-0)
• Approved Common Victualler, All‑Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses for Punjab Restaurant (5-0), pending final departmental approvals
• Accepted anonymous $5,000 gift for holiday lights (5-0)
• Approved funding for seasonal wreaths and replacement Crescent, pending Crescent pricing (5-0)

School Committee

The Wellesley School Committee will discuss and vote on the FY'26 Adjusted Budget (Recast) and FY'27 Budget Guidelines. They will also review Pre-K and Elementary School Improvement Plans, an attendance update, and a trend analysis of mandated programs and the general fund. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from recent meetings and a surplus memo.

• Vote on FY'26 Adjusted Budget (Recast Budget)
• Discussion and vote on FY'27 Budget Guidelines
• Discussion on Pre-K and Elementary School Improvement Plans (SIPs)
• Report/discussion on attendance update
• Discussion/vote on 2024-2025 Annual Report

The committee voted 5‑0 to approve the consent agenda, which covered the minutes from 9/16/25, 9/17/25, and 10/7/25, a declaration of surplus property at PAWS, and the ACCEPT Q1 Report. The motion was moved by I. Nissenbaum and seconded by S. Clarke. No other formal decisions were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates and discussion items.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes 9/16/25, 9/17/25, 10/7/25; surplus property at PAWS; ACCEPT Q1 Report) – vote 5‑0

Miscellaneous Committees

The Moderator is meeting to develop essential information regarding articles, motions, makers, and presenters for the upcoming Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting.

• Planning of articles and motions for the Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will conduct final review and approval of the Wellesley Contributory Retirement System and Municipal Light Plant financial statements, and review the Town's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The meeting also includes citizen speak, approval of prior minutes, and an update from management.

• Final review and approval of Wellesley Contributory Retirement System Financials
• Final review and approval of Wellesley Municipal Light Plant Financials
• Review of Town of Wellesley Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The Audit Committee approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously approved the 2025 financial statements for Wellesley Municipal Light and Power. The committee also unanimously approved the 2025 financial statements for the Wellesley Contributory Retirement System. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 10, 2025 Audit Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Wellesley Municipal Light and Power 2025 financials (unanimous)
• Approved Wellesley Contributory Retirement System 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss participation in the Moderator's Meeting for the Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting.

• Moderator’s Meeting regarding Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will receive updates on the Warren HVAC project and the Morses Pond project. Members will discuss and provide feedback on Alternate A, B, and AB for the Morses Pond project.

• Warren HVAC project update
• Morses Pond project update
• Discussion of Morses Pond Alternate A, B, and AB

Planning Board

The Planning Board will resume the Project of Significant Impact (PSI) public hearing for PSI-25-02 at 49 Walnut Street, continuing from the October 6 meeting and scheduled to conclude on November 5. The board will also discuss the ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) bylaw and receive an update from the RIO Task Force. The meeting includes standard items such as call to order, public comments, and approval of minutes from August 18.

• PSI-25-02 public hearing for 49 Walnut Street (continued)
• Discussion of ADU bylaw
• RIO Task Force update

The Planning Board voted 4‑0 to continue the public hearing for PSI‑25‑02 (49 Walnut Street) to the November 5, 2025 meeting. It also approved the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. Discussion of the ADU Bylaw was postponed to a later meeting pending Town Counsel attendance.

• Continue PSI‑25‑02 public hearing to Nov 5, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approve August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Postpone ADU Bylaw discussion to a later meeting

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review the second version of the FY27 DPW Omnibus Budget and FY25 Year End Enterprise Fund Financials. The meeting includes updates on several infrastructure projects and water management issues.

• FY27 DPW Omnibus Budget — Version 2
• Weston Road Reconstruction Project Update
• Underground Storage Tank Replacement Project Update
• Hunnewell Sports Court Project Update
• FY25 Year End Enterprise Fund Financials

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review the FY27 budget and consider the capital request for Article 8, including preparation of a request for proposals. They will also address any new business items. An executive session will be held to discuss pending appeals before the Appellate Tax Board.

• Article 8 capital request – preparation of RFP
• FY27 budget discussion
• Executive session on pending ATB appeals

Playing Fields Task Force

The Playing Fields Task Force will meet to discuss field applications and project updates. The body will consider a request for application fee relief and a revision to the application form.

• Review of new field applications
• Application fee relief request
• Application form revision
• Project updates

The Task Force voted to keep the permit fee for the Healthy Kids Running Series at its current level. The motion was made by Jerry Nigro, seconded by Beth Sullivan-Woods, and approved by all voting members. No other decisions were made during the meeting.

• Kept Healthy Kids Running Series permit fee unchanged (8 members in favor)

School Councils

The agenda for this School Councils meeting contains only the standard procedural notice required by Massachusetts law. No specific topics for discussion or action are listed. The meeting appears to be purely procedural or possibly cancelled.

• Agenda contains only boilerplate notice; no substantive items listed.

School Councils

The Hunnewell School Council will review the minutes from the September 25th meeting and present a final School Improvement Plan (SIP) before the School Committee. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM on October 16, 2025, at the School Innovation Room at Hunnewell Elementary School.

• Review minutes from September 25th meeting
• Present SIP final presentation to School Committee

Select Board

The board will discuss and vote on the transportation recommendation to the Planning Board for PSI-25-02 located at 49 Walnut Street, based on a Traffic Impact Assessment prepared by MDM Transportation Consultants. It will also consider a consent agenda item to approve the change in ownership of the Class I auto dealer license for IAG of Wellesley, Inc. dba Independence Nissan at 962 Worcester Street, and will vote on FY27 budget guidelines. Additional items include administrative votes and an executive session on potential DCAMM litigation.

• Approve change in ownership of Class I auto dealer license for IAG of Wellesley, Inc. dba Independence Nissan (962 Worcester Street)
• Discuss and vote on transportation recommendation for PSI-25-02 at 49 Walnut Street (28‑unit multifamily project)
• Approve FY27 budget guidelines
• Discuss and vote on town‑wide letter, annual report, and meeting minutes
• Executive session to discuss strategy regarding potential litigation with DCAMM

The Board voted 5-0 to approve a consent agenda item granting a Class I auto dealer license to Nissan of Wellesley. It then voted 3-2 to approve the Traffic Impact Assessment and to issue a strengthened recommendation letter to the Planning Board for the 49 Walnut Street development. No other formal actions were taken on the DCAMM housing parcel discussion.

• Approved Class I auto dealer license for Nissan of Wellesley (5-0)
• Approved Traffic Impact Assessment and recommendation letter for 49 Walnut St project (3-2)

Miscellaneous Committees

This is a special meeting of Precinct D Town Meeting Members to elect one new member to fill a vacancy until the next annual election. Nominations must be submitted by October 9, 2025, and a quorum of members is required to conduct the election. The meeting will be held via Zoom on October 16, 2025.

• Special election to fill one vacancy in Precinct D representation
• Nominations due by October 9, 2025
• Candidates must be registered voters of Precinct D
• Quorum required: majority of Precinct D Town Meeting Members
• New member serves until next annual election

Planning Board

The Planning Board RIO Task Force is meeting to review the purpose of the Residential Incentive Overlay (RIO) Zoning Bylaw. The body will discuss four scenarios regarding the bylaw's scope and potential elimination before a Town Meeting map change.

• Discussion on the elimination of the RIO Bylaw
• Discussion on splitting Conventional Multi-Family Housing and Senior Housing Options
• Discussion on eliminating Single Residence Districts from the RIO Bylaw
• Finalizing project scope prior to Town Meeting map change
• Citizen speak on the Residential Incentive Overlay Zoning Bylaw

The RIO Task Force approved the October 16 meeting minutes after correcting a misspelled name and adding slide summaries and member comments as an appendix. The motion to approve, with the suggested edits, was seconded and passed unanimously, 9‑0. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes with edits and appendix (9-0)

Wellesley Housing Authority

The Wellesley Housing Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting, discussing financial reports including an initial FY2026 budget discussion, tenant accounts receivable, and vacancy updates. The board will also receive updates on water damage at Barton Road and bathroom repairs at Weston Road, and consider a management agreement with the Cambridge Housing Authority. Additional items include the HUD Annual Plan, payment standard adoption, and a stipend proposal for maintenance personnel.

• Initial FY2026 Budget Discussion
• Management Agreement with Cambridge Housing Authority
• Water damage at Barton Road - update
• Bathroom Repair at Weston Rd. - update
• Stipend proposal for maintenance personnel

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will vote on the acting director's performance review and merit increase, accept a gift, and approve a vendor agreement. They will also receive updates on the director search, UMASS needs assessment, construction, and kitchen working group. The meeting includes reports on finance and operations.

• Vote on acting director performance review/merit increase
• Vote on gift acceptance
• Vendor agreement vote
• Search subcommittee update for director position
• UMASS needs assessment/focus groups update

The Wellesley Council on Aging board approved a 3.5% merit‑pay increase for Assistant Director Kathy Savage, accepted the September 2025 gifts, and adopted a new vendor agreement. All motions passed unanimously except the merit‑pay vote, which recorded a 7‑0 tally with four members abstaining. The meeting was adjourned at about 5:05 pm.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (11‑0)
• Approved 3.5% merit‑pay increase for Assistant Director (7‑0, 4 abstentions)
• Accepted September 2025 gifts as listed in Director’s Report (11‑0)
• Approved new vendor agreement (11‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at approximately 5:05 pm (11‑0)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on three specific articles for a Special Town Meeting. The meeting also includes liaison reports from various town departments and boards.

• Vote on Special Town Meeting Article 5
• Vote on Special Town Meeting Article 8
• Vote on Special Town Meeting Article 10
• Liaison reports from Schools, Planning, Library, BOH, DPW, MLP, FMD, CPC, Recreation, NRC, HR, Housing Development Corp/Housing Authority, COA, Select Board, and PBC

The Advisory Committee voted 13‑0 to recommend favorable action on Article 5, appropriating $5,900,000 for design and construction of a new Recycling and Disposal Facility Administration Building at 169 Great Plain Avenue. It also voted 12‑1 to recommend favorable action on Article 8, appropriating $160,000 from Free Cash to replace the town’s property‑assessment software. Finally, the committee voted 14‑0 to recommend favorable action on Article 10, creating a PFAS Settlement Proceeds fund and depositing $359,167.31 into it.

• Recommended favorable action on Article 5 – $5,900,000 recycling admin building (13‑0)
• Recommended favorable action on Article 8 – $160,000 assessors software upgrade (12‑1)
• Recommended favorable action on Article 10 – PFAS Settlement Proceeds fund with $359,167.31 deposit (14‑0)

Council on Aging

The Wellesley Council on Aging is holding a special retreat to discuss the hiring process for its director and assistant director positions. The board will review job descriptions, desirable competencies, and interview questions and tasks.

• Job search process overview presented by Haley Reddish
• Review of director job description
• Review of assistant director job description
• Discussion of desirable job competencies
• Discussion of interview questions and tasks

The Council on Aging Board reviewed the Director and Assistant Director of Senior Services job descriptions and approved changes. P. Decker was tasked to update the job description for board approval. The Director of Senior Services Search Subcommittee was directed to develop interview questions for upcoming interviews.

• Approved changes to Director of Senior Services job description (task assigned)
• Approved changes to Assistant Director of Senior Services job description (task assigned)
• P. Decker to update job description for COA Board approval (assigned)
• Director of Senior Services Search Subcommittee to develop interview questions (assigned)

School Councils

The Wellesley High School Council will hold a regular meeting to introduce new members, approve previous minutes, and hear constituency reports. The council will review the School Improvement Plan and School Council Bylaws, and receive an overview of the Open Meeting Law. No votes on funding or policy changes are on the agenda.

• Review of School Improvement Plan
• Review of School Council Bylaws
• Overview of Open Meeting Law
• Introduction of new student and community representatives
• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes

Miscellaneous Committees

The Town Clerk will conduct a random drawing to determine ballot order for the Precinct D special election to fill one vacancy. This is a procedural meeting with no other business.

• Ballot order drawing for Precinct D special election to fill one vacancy

Historical Commission

The Wellesley Historical Commission will conduct public hearings to make preservation determinations and consider waiver requests for several residential addresses. The body will also address a new member appointment for the Denton Road NCD.

• Preservation determinations for 15 Woodland Road, 25 Sheridan Road, 65 Beverly Road, 8 MacArthur Road, and 10 Alba Road
• Waiver hearings for 13 Fells Road, 17 Schaller Street, and 32 Wall Street
• Withdrawal of waiver request for 45 Windsor Road
• New member appointment for Denton Road NCD

The Historical Commission voted to deem 15 Woodland Road, 25 Sheridan Road, 8 MacArthur Road and 10 Alba Road preferably preserved, while 65 Beverly Road was not preserved. A narrow 4‑3 vote approved preservation for 8 MacArthur Road. The commission also approved three waiver applications (13 Fells Road, 17 Schaller Street, 32 Wall Street) to continue or proceed with design revisions.

• Approved preservation of 15 Woodland Road (7-0)
• Approved preservation of 25 Sheridan Road (7-0)
• Denied preservation of 65 Beverly Road (7-0)
• Approved preservation of 8 MacArthur Road (4-3)
• Approved preservation of 10 Alba Road (6-1)
• Continued waiver for 13 Fells Road to next meeting (7-0)
• Approved waiver for 17 Schaller Street (7-0)
• Approved waiver for 32 Wall Street (7-0)

Historical Commission

The Wellesley Historical Commission will hold public hearings to determine if five dwellings built on or before December 31, 1949, should be preferably preserved. The commission will also consider reducing the demolition delay period for one property.

• Preservation determination for 15 Woodland Road
• Preservation determination for 25 Sheridan Road
• Preservation determination for 65 Beverly Road
• Preservation determination for 8 MacArthur Road
• Preservation determination for 10 Alba Road

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Director of Senior Services Search Subcommittee is meeting to discuss job descriptions for the Director and Assistant Director positions and to review interview questions. The committee will also vote on approving previous meeting minutes and receive a chair update. No contracts or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Review of Director of Senior Services job description
• Review of Assistant Director of Senior Services job description
• Discussion of interview questions for candidates
• Vote on approval of previous meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. Members discussed the Director and Assistant Director job descriptions and agreed to review them at the upcoming board retreat. A meeting with HR representative Kathy Savage will be scheduled before the retreat, and a thank‑you lunch/breakfast for staff will be arranged. The committee will circulate the job descriptions, employee survey roll‑ups, organization chart, and draft interview questions for the retreat.

• Approved minutes from 10/1/25 meeting
• Decided to review Director and Assistant Director job descriptions at board retreat
• Planned to schedule a meeting with Kathy Savage before 10/15 retreat
• Agreed to arrange a thank‑you lunch/breakfast for staff
• Committed to circulate job descriptions, employee survey roll‑ups, organization chart, and draft interview questions for retreat

School Councils

The Hardy School Council meeting will review internal procedures, welcome a new member, and consider the School Improvement Plan for 2025-2026. The council will also discuss its focus on creating an Innovation Space and address any other business.

• Check‑ins and shares
• Decision on council recorder
• Welcome of new member Jennifer Dolan
• Review of School Improvement Plan 2025‑2026
• Discussion of Innovation Space focus

The council welcomed new members, reviewed the draft School Improvement Plan for 2025‑2026, and discussed using the Hardy Innovation Lab as a learning center. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

School Councils

The Schofield School Council will meet to review minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting. The council will also discuss and provide updates regarding the Schofield School Improvement Plan.

• Review and approval of September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion and update of the Schofield School Improvement Plan

Miscellaneous Committees

The West Suburban Health Group Board will meet to discuss health plan renewals and financial updates. The body is scheduled to vote on a one-year contract with Gallagher and the CY26 Senior rate renewal.

• Vote on Gallagher 1 year contract
• Vote on CY26 Senior rate renewal
• Discussion on GLP1
• Financial update
• Presentation on possible enrollment process improvement

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board will vote on the FY27 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and consider several employment actions, including a request to convert a temporary Creative Content Coordinator position to full time, reclassification requests for Police Department positions, and a performance award for the Treasurer. The board will also set HR Director goals and approve past meeting minutes.

• Vote on FY27 COLA
• Request to convert temporary Creative Content Coordinator position to full time – SEL
• Request for re-title and re-classification (x2) – Police Dept
• Request for working out of classification increase – IT
• Request for performance award – Treasurer

The Human Resources Board unanimously approved a 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment and a 2.5% increase to salary ranges for FY27. It also approved several staff reclassifications and salary changes, including the Acting Cybersecurity Administrator appointment, a performance award for G. Copeland, and the conversion of the Creative Content Coordinator to a permanent specialist. The board adopted the HR Director’s FY26 goals and tabled plans for a future retreat.

• Approved appointment of C. Mahoney as Acting Cybersecurity Administrator retroactive July 9, 2025, prorated salary $95,506 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved performance recognition award for G. Copeland equal to two weeks' salary (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved conversion of Creative Content Coordinator to permanent full‑time Creative Content Specialist (level 4) effective July 1, 2025 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved reclassification of IT Specialist to Public Safety IT Specialist/Manager, level 58 (and level 11 pending Special Town Meeting) (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved reclassification of Police Administrative Assistant to Police Office Manager/Executive Assistant, salary increase to $44.16/hour (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved FY27 COLA increase of 2% and salary‑range increase of 2.5% (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved HR Director FY26 goals as presented (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Tabled plans for a board retreat (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Natural Resources Commission (NRC)

The Wellesley Natural Resources Commission will review project statuses, discuss land conservation and climate emergency matters, and consider the initial FY27 budget outline. Minutes from July 24 and September 18 will be approved. The commission will also address urgent items posted within 48 hours and schedule upcoming meetings.

• Review status of Hunnewell Track and Field projects and lighting
• Ancillary lighting path from High School to basketball courts
• Morses Pond Beach Project
• Reed and Duck Pond dredging updates
• Initial FY27 budget outline

The commission moved to pause any further action on the field lighting issue until the new timers are installed. The board unanimously approved the minutes from July 24 and September 18, 2025, as well as an amendment to the annual report changing “land preservation plan” to “land conservation plan.” Future commission meetings were scheduled for October 22, November 6, November 20, December 4, and December 18, 2025.

• Motion to pause further action on field lighting pending timer installation (motion made and seconded)
• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes, vote 4-0 unanimous
• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes, vote 4-0 unanimous
• Approved annual report amendment (changed “land preservation plan” to “land conservation plan”), vote 4-0 unanimous
• Scheduled commission meetings for Oct 22, Nov 6, Nov 20, Dec 4, Dec 18, 2025

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will discuss and vote on multiple project updates and change orders. Key items include a review of Hunnewell School OCO #009, which incorporates previously approved changes, contingency roll-up, and a $30k hold for GMC costs. The committee will also review change orders for the Warren Building HVAC and a protest letter related to the DPW RDF Admin project.

• Review and approval of Hunnewell OCO #009 including $30k hold for GMC costs
• Warren Building HVAC: review of Tower Change Order #003 and Code Red Amendment #1
• DPW RDF Admin: review of updated FSB log including electrical FSB
• DPW RDF Admin: discussion of a protest letter
• Verbal updates on Hardy School, Town Hall Renovation, and Warren Building HVAC

The Permanent Building Committee approved Tower Change Order #003 for $62,517.48 and authorized Stephen Gagosian to sign. It also approved CodeRed Amendment #1 for $4,000 with the same signing authority. Staff invoices were approved by a 3‑0 vote. The September 25, 2025 meeting minutes were not approved because a quorum was not present.

• Approved Tower Change Order #003 ($62,517.48) – vote 3‑0
• Approved CodeRed Amendment #1 ($4,000) – vote 3‑0
• Approved staff invoices – vote 3‑0
• Could not approve September 25, 2025 minutes – lack of quorum

Wetlands Protection Committee

The Wetlands Protection Committee will approve minutes from June 26 and July 17, note upcoming MassDEP training, and consider several administrative approvals for tree removal and invasive‑plant control. The committee will also hear public notices of intent and other applications for work in buffer zones, riverfront areas, and wetlands, many of which are slated to continue at the October 30 meeting.

• 27 Seaver St – admin approval to remove a tree in the Riverfront Area buffer zone
• 5 Parkland sites – admin approval to cut invasive plant species in resource areas
• 1 Sunnyside Ave – new Notice of Violation issued
• 60 River St – draft Emergency Certification to cut trees along River Street
• 679 Worcester St – continuation request for a Notice of Intent to add an addition, remove a tree, and expand a driveway in a buffer zone

The Wetlands Protection Committee approved the emergency certification for removing twelve dead ash trees on River Street with added disposal provisions (vote 4‑0). It also approved the June 26, 2025 minutes (4‑0) and postponed approval of the July 17 minutes until October 30. The committee delegated signature authority to Wetlands Administrator Julie Meyer (4‑0) and closed the hearing for 106 Central Street, issuing an Order of Condition with modified post‑construction requirements (4‑0). Additional actions included sending an administrative approval for tree removal at 27 Seaver Street, continuing daily violation tickets for 1 Sunnyside Avenue with the bank agreeing to pay the fine, and adopting emergency certification for public‑property tree hazards while preferring RDA for private‑property cases.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Delayed approval of July 17, 2025 minutes until Oct 30
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 60 River St with disposal provisions (4-0)
• Delegated signature authority to Administrator Julie Meyer (4-0)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Condition for 106 Central St with modified requirements (4-0)
• Administrator to send administrative approval letter for tree removal at 27 Seaver St
• Continued daily violation tickets for 1 Sunnyside Ave; bank to pay current fine
• Adopted emergency certification for public‑property ash tree hazards; RDA preferred for private cases

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review several applications for minor construction and sign permits. The board will also continue its review of a project of significant impact at 49 Walnut Street.

• Project of Significant Impact at 49 Walnut Street (Boston Real Estate Capital)
• Minor construction at 293 Weston Road (Hardy School)
• Retaining wall at 192-194 Worcester Street & 150 Cedar Street
• Sign permits for 316 Washington Street, 61 Central Street, and 8 Church Street
• Minor construction at 61 Central Street and 8 Church Street

The board unanimously approved a netting fence for Hardy School at 293 Weston Road and accepted several sign and minor‑construction permits for Stepping Stone Studios, Blank Street, and Sara Campbell. It also voted to continue the 28‑unit 49 Walnut Street waterfront development pending further safety and design reviews. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved netting fence addition at 293 Weston Road (5-0)
• Approved sign permit for Stepping Stone Studios with design changes (5-0)
• Approved sign permit for Blank Street storefront letters (5-0)
• Approved minor construction for Blank Street façade painting (5-0)
• Approved special sign permit for Sara Campbell with reduced front window size (5-0)
• Approved minor construction for Sara Campbell awning addition (5-0)
• Continued 49 Walnut Street waterfront project for further review (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss new and existing policies regarding competency determination and religious and cultural observances. The committee will also review a proposed 9-year schedule of holiday rotations for the school calendar.

• Policy IKFE (New) – Competency Determination
• Policy IC/ICA – School Year / School Calendar holiday rotations for the next 9 years
• Policy IMDA – Accommodations For Religious & Cultural Observances

Community Preservation Committee

The Wellesley Community Preservation Committee will meet to discuss and vote on administrative matters including FY2026 Coalition dues and a liaison to the Affordable Housing Trust. They will hear a presentation on a CPA funding application for dredging Duck Pond and Reeds Pond, and review the North 40 conservation restriction. Updates on the Morses Pond Beach and Bathhouse Project will also be provided.

• Vote to authorize payment of FY2026 Community Preservation Coalition annual dues
• Vote to designate a CPC member as liaison to the Wellesley Affordable Housing Trust
• Presentation and discussion on CPA funding application for dredging Duck Pond and Reeds Pond
• Status update on Morses Pond Beach and Bathhouse Project
• Review and discussion about the North 40 conservation restriction

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on multiple Special Town Meeting articles, including Article 5 for the RDF Administrative building (PBC/DPW). They will also hear citizen comments, approve minutes, and receive liaison reports from various town boards and committees.

• Discussion of Article 5 – RDF Administrative building
• Vote on Special Town Meeting Articles 2, 3 (two motions), 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, and 13
• Citizen Speak period at 6:30 p.m.
• Liaison reports from Schools, Planning, Library, BOH, DPW, and others
• Administrative prep for Special Town Meeting

The Advisory Committee voted 10‑4 to recommend favorable action on Article 13, allowing the Select Board to petition for a nonbinding referendum on extending voting rights to 17‑year‑old residents. It unanimously (14‑0) recommended Article 7, appropriating $1,280,000 from Free Cash for new Teams Rooms at Hunnewell Track and Field. It also gave unanimous recommendations for Article 2 (IT classification and salary plan changes), Article 3 Motion 1 (demolition of 3 Bacon Street for $60,000), and Article 3 Motion 2 (transfer of $11,000 to the Advisory Committee).

• Recommend favorable action on Article 13 (17‑year‑old voting petition) – vote 10‑4
• Recommend favorable action on Article 7 (Teams Rooms $1.28M) – vote 14‑0
• Recommend favorable action on Article 2 (IT classification and salary plan amendment) – vote 14‑0
• Recommend favorable action on Article 3 Motion 1 (demolition of 3 Bacon St, $60k) – vote 14‑0
• Recommend favorable action on Article 3 Motion 2 (transfer $11k to Advisory Committee) – vote 14‑0

School Councils

The Fiske School Council will meet to review MCAS results, the School Improvement Plan, and discuss the Resiliency Article. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Review MCAS results
• Review School Improvement Plan
• Discuss Resiliency Article

Select Board

The Select Board will consider two consent‑agenda items: a disclosure for Officer Evan Rosenberg and the appointment of four members to the Affordable Housing Trust. The board will receive a legislative update, a fire station master plan update, and will discuss FY27 budget guidelines, a COLA recommendation, and a supplemental funding motion for a Mass Bay development visioning study. The primary decision items are the climate grant application and the supplemental funding motion.

• Vote disclosure for Officer Evan Rosenberg under MGL c. 268a §20(c)
• Appoint Micah O’Neil, Holly Grace, Mike Nilles, and Kenny Largess to the Affordable Housing Trust
• Discuss and vote Climate Leader Accelerator Grant for Hardy and Hunnewell Solar
• Discuss FY27 budget guidelines and COLA recommendation to the HR Board
• Discuss and vote supplemental funding for Visioning Study for Mass Bay Development

The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve the consent agenda. The agenda included a disclosure allowing Police Officer Evan Rosenberg to work as a football referee and the appointment of four former Wellesley Housing Development Corporation members to the new Affordable Housing Trust. No other substantive actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved special employee disclosure for Police Officer Evan Rosenberg (5-0)
• Appointed four former Wellesley Housing Development Corporation members to Affordable Housing Trust (5-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will hear public comment, receive reports, and discuss the 2025 MCAS results and the FY'26 adjusted budget (recast). They will also discuss FY'27 preliminary budget guidelines, trend analysis on personnel and enrollment, and consider votes on grant approvals, the Finance and Operations Manager job description, and the annual report.

• Discussion: 2025 MCAS presentation
• Discussion: FY'26 Adjusted Budget (Recast Budget)
• Discussion/Vote: FY'26 Grant Approvals
• Discussion: FY'27 Preliminary Budget/Guidelines Conversation
• Discussion/Vote: Approve Annual Report

The committee voted to approve the items on the consent agenda, including the declaration of surplus property at Sprague, acceptance of various gifts and donations, and approval of several field trips. The motion was made by S. Clarke, seconded by C. Horner, and passed unanimously. No other decisions with recorded outcomes were noted in the minutes.

• Approved consent agenda items (surplus property, gifts, donations, field trips) – unanimous

Miscellaneous Committees

Precinct A Town Meeting Members will meet on October 7, 2025 via Zoom to elect two new members to fill vacancies until the next annual election. Nominations are due by September 30, 2025. A quorum of Precinct A members is required to conduct the election.

• Two vacancies exist in Precinct A representation
• Special meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, 6:30–7:15 PM via Zoom
• Nominations due by September 30, 2025, from registered voters of the precinct
• Elected members serve until the next annual election
• Quorum requires a majority of Precinct A Town Meeting Members

Miscellaneous Committees

Precinct C Town Meeting Members will hold a special election via Zoom on October 7, 2025 to fill three vacancies. Candidates must be registered voters of the precinct and nominations are due by September 30. Elected members will serve until the next annual election.

• Special election for three vacant Precinct C Town Meeting Member seats
• Meeting via Zoom on October 7, 2025, 7:30–8:15 PM
• Nominations due September 30, 2025; self-nomination allowed

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board joins other town boards in an All Board meeting to discuss anticipated cost drivers, program changes, and personnel needs for Fiscal Year 2027. The agenda includes a review of the FY27 budget submission timeline, discussion of the Advisory Committee's annual report, and Select Board updates on modifications to the Omnibus Budget, a town-wide capital planning committee proposal, and development projects including MassBay, Lower Falls, 888 Worcester, and Wellesley Square.

• Discussion on FY27 anticipated cost drivers, program changes, and personnel needs
• Review of FY27 Budget Submission Timeline
• Discussion of Annual Report Submission from Advisory Committee
• Select Board updates: modifications to Omnibus Budget, Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee Proposal, Communication Initiatives, and Development Projects (MassBay, Lower Falls, 888 Worcester, Wellesley Square)

Select Board

The Select Board held an all‑board meeting to discuss upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 budget processes. Items included a discussion of anticipated cost drivers, program changes and personnel needs, the FY27 budget submission timeline, and the Advisory Committee’s annual report. The Board also provided updates on the Omnibus Budget modification for the school budget, a town‑wide capital planning committee proposal, communication initiatives, and development projects at MassBay, Lower Falls, 888 Worcester, and Wellesley Square.

• Discussion of anticipated cost drivers, program changes and personnel needs (7:05)
• FY27 Budget Submission Timeline overview (8:00)
• Review of Advisory Committee Annual Report (8:05)
• Modifications to Omnibus Budget – separate motion for School Budget (Select Board Updates)
• Town‑wide Capital Planning Committee proposal and development projects (MassBay, Lower Falls, 888 Worcester, Wellesley Square)

The October 6, 2025 All‑Board meeting reviewed anticipated cost drivers and program changes for the FY27 budget. Presentations covered health insurance costs, pension and OPEB funding, water system upgrades, affordable housing plans, and other departmental updates. No motions were voted on or approved during the session.

Human Resources Board

The Wellesley Human Resources Board retreat scheduled for October 6, 2025, has been postponed. No decisions or discussions occurred. The planned agenda included team building, policy development updates, director evaluation process, handbook review, and MOA/bylaws update.

• Meeting postponed; no actions taken

Planning Board

The Wellesley Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a Project of Significant Impact at 49 Walnut Street, but the hearing is continued to October 20. The board will also discuss potential area studies and master plan updates, the disposition of land at 40 Oakland Street (DCAMM/MassBay), and review the ADU bylaw. Additionally, six Zoning Board of Appeal cases are on the agenda for consideration.

• Public hearing continued on PSI-25-02 for 49 Walnut Street
• Discussion of disposition of land at 40 Oakland Street (DCAMM/MassBay)
• Review of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw
• Discussion of potential area studies & master plan
• ZBA cases: 35 Grove, 19 Orchard, 1 Lawrence, 24 Lawrence, 21 Wellesley Ave, 323 Washington St

The Board denied the variance request for 24 Lawrence Road, agreeing with staff recommendation. It approved moving the public hearing for the 49 Walnut Street project to the October 20 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. The Board also approved a motion to develop a scope of services framework for a Lower Falls and Walnut Street study by a 4‑0 vote. Finally, the minutes from the July 7 meeting were approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Denied ZBA‑2025‑56 variance for 24 Lawrence Road (board agreed with staff recommendation)
• Approved continuation of PSI‑25‑02 public hearing for 49 Walnut Street to Oct 20, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved work to flesh out scope of services framework for Lower Falls and Walnut Street study (4‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes of 7/7/25 (4‑0)

Historical Commission

This All-Board Meeting brings together town boards to discuss anticipated cost drivers, program changes, and personnel needs for FY27. The agenda includes review of the FY27 budget submission timeline and discussion of the Advisory Committee's annual report. The Select Board will provide updates on modifications to the Omnibus Budget, a Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee proposal, and development projects including MassBay, Lower Falls, 888 Worcester, and Wellesley Square.

• All Board discussion on FY27 cost drivers, program changes, and personnel needs
• Review of FY27 Budget Submission Timeline
• Discussion of Advisory Committee Annual Report
• Select Board updates: Omnibus Budget modification and Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee proposal
• Updates on development projects: MassBay, Lower Falls, 888 Worcester, Wellesley Square

Advisory Committee

The Wellesley Advisory Committee, Select Board, School Committee, and other town boards will hold a joint meeting to discuss anticipated cost drivers, program changes, and personnel needs for the FY27 budget. They will also review the budget submission timeline and receive updates from the Select Board, including modifications to the Omnibus Budget, a town-wide capital planning committee proposal, and development projects.

• Discussion of FY27 cost drivers, program changes, and personnel needs
• Select Board update on modifications to Omnibus Budget, including separate school budget motion
• Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee Proposal
• Development projects update: MassBay, Lower Falls, 888 Worcester, Wellesley Square
• Review of FY27 Budget Submission Timeline

Historic District Commission

The Select Board will hold an All Board Meeting to review the FY27 budget submission timeline and discuss anticipated cost drivers, program changes, and personnel needs. The agenda includes updates on the Omnibus Budget, Town-Wide Capital Planning, and development projects.

• All Board Meeting on FY27 budget timeline
• Discussion on anticipated cost drivers and personnel needs
• Review of Omnibus Budget and Town-Wide Capital Planning
• Updates on development projects: MassBay, Lower Falls, 888 Worcester, Wellesley Square
• Presentation of FY27 Budget Submission Timeline

Trails Committee

The provided agenda text consists only of numbers and placeholders and does not specify any concrete items, decisions, or discussions.

The Trails Committee approved the minutes from the September meeting. It also approved the 2024‑2025 Trails Annual Report and forwarded it to the NRC for inclusion. The rest of the meeting covered updates on the Mass Bay development, MoPo beach bathhouse proposal, trail maintenance issues, and upcoming community walks. No vote tallies were recorded for the approvals.

• Approved September meeting minutes
• Approved 2024‑2025 Trails Annual Report

Board of Assessors

The Wellesley Board of Assessors will meet on October 3, 2025 to discuss FY26 property valuations, the FY27 budget, and a capital request for CAMA conversion RFP preparation. They will also consider a senior tax deferral bill (House Bill #4143) and hold an executive session to discuss pending appeals at the Appellate Tax Board.

• Capital request for CAMA conversion RFP preparation
• FY26 valuations discussion
• FY27 budget discussion
• Senior tax deferral House Bill #4143
• Executive session for ATB appeals

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee will vote on the annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory narrative and the town annual report. They will also discuss potential comments on the MassBay Development Proposal and elect a secretary. The meeting includes updates on the Climate Action Series, Sustainability Summit, and a Heat Pump Forum.

• Vote on Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Narrative
• Vote on Town Annual Report
• Discussion on MassBay Development Proposal for community meeting on October 8
• Heat Pump Forum and Pizza Party on October 16
• Election of CAC Secretary

The Climate Action Committee voted to authorize Lise Olney and Mary Gard to testify in support of four state bills related to clean heat, reforestation, municipal voices, and Mass Save assessments. The committee also elected Susan Morris as CAC Secretary for FY 2026, approved the 2024 greenhouse‑gas emissions inventory and its amendment authority, approved the FY25 CAC Annual Report, and approved Ms. Olney’s participation in the MassBay redevelopment community meeting.

• Authorized Ms. Olney and Ms. Gard to testify on four climate‑related bills (unanimous approval)
• Elected Susan Morris as CAC Secretary for FY 2026 (unanimous approval)
• Approved Draft Policy on Annual CAC Leadership Reorganization (unanimous approval)
• Approved 2024 GHG Emissions Inventory and authorized amendments (unanimous approval)
• Approved draft FY25 CAC Annual Report, authorizing editorial changes (unanimous approval)
• Approved support for Ms. Olney to attend MassBay redevelopment meeting (unanimous approval)
• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (vote to approve)
• Approved September 5, 2025 meeting minutes (vote to approve)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Town Clerk will conduct a random drawing to determine the ballot order for upcoming special elections. Two vacancies will be filled in Precinct A and three vacancies in Precinct C. The drawing is scheduled for October 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM in the Juliani Room of Wellesley Town Hall.

• Ballot order drawing for Special Elections – Precinct A (2 vacancies)
• Ballot order drawing for Special Elections – Precinct C (3 vacancies)

Miscellaneous Committees

The West Suburban Health Group Steering Committee will meet via remote participation. The body will discuss financial updates, senior renewals, and carrier and vendor updates.

• Approval of September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Possible vote on enrollment process workflow solutions cost update
• Financial update
• Senior renewal update
• Carrier and vendor updates

Miscellaneous Committees

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve a revised FY26 operating budget, select engineering design services for the Blandin Hub Operations & Maintenance Facility expansion, and adopt the agency's Title VI program. The board will also receive a presentation on the AECOM Comprehensive Regional Transit Plan update.

• Presentation on AECOM Comprehensive Regional Transit Plan Update
• Discussion/Approval of Engineering Design Services Selection for Blandin Hub Operations & Maintenance Facility Expansion
• Discussion/Approval of Agency Title VI Program
• Discussion/Approval of MWRTA Revised FY26 Operating Budget
• Review and Approval of Meeting Minutes from June 26, 2025

Council on Aging

The Wellesley Council on Aging Director of Senior Services Search Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates on the search and to review, formulate, and discuss a staff survey questionnaire. No decisions or votes are recorded on the agenda; the session focuses on process and next steps.

• Review of prior staff survey questions
• Formulation of a new questionnaire for the Director of Senior Services search
• Discussion of the survey process

The subcommittee agreed that HR staff will coordinate resume distribution and screening for the new Director. Initial candidate interviews will be conducted by the subcommittee, with full board interviews later. Job descriptions and related materials will be reviewed and shared by the Oct 10 meeting. The committee will also ask the newsletter to solicit patron input on the Director position.

• HR to coordinate dissemination and screening of Director resumes
• Subcommittee to conduct initial Director interviews
• Job descriptions to be reviewed and include business‑acumen requirement
• Provide Director/Assistant Director job descriptions, org chart, draft interview questions, and staff survey results by Oct 10
• Solicit patron input on the Director search via the next newsletter

Select Board

The Select Board will debrief on the September 25 community meeting about MassBay's proposed Cybersecurity Education Center, Health & Wellness Center, and new housing on the 40 Oakland Street parcel under the state's Affordable Homes Act. They will also discuss and vote on a transportation recommendation (PSI-25-02) for 49 Walnut Street, receive policy subcommittee updates on a town-wide capital planning committee and encroachment policy, and begin FY27 budget discussions including anticipated revenues and capital financing.

• Debrief on DCAMM/MassBay meeting regarding 40 Oakland Street parcel, including a cybersecurity center, health/wellness complex, and housing under the State Land for Homes Initiative
• Discuss and vote on transportation recommendation for PSI-25-02 at 49 Walnut Street
• Approve appointment of Morgan Degraca as crossing guard (term to June 30, 2026) on consent agenda
• Policy subcommittee update on town-wide capital planning committee and encroachment policy revisions
• Special Town Meeting preparation and FY27 budget guidelines discussion, including split motion for School Department operating budget

The Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda item that appoints a crossing guard at the request of the Police Chief. The motion was made by Ms. Aufranc, seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, and all five members voted aye. No other motions were adopted; other agenda items were discussed but no votes were recorded.

• Approved crossing guard appointment (5‑0)

Retirement Board

The Wellesley Retirement Board will consider several routine items, including approving the meeting minutes and warrants. The board will receive cash books and a cash reconciliation, and hear updates on Bay State Pension Solutions and the Investment Policy. Additional agenda items cover recent PERAC memos, a conference notice, and staff reviews and goal setting.

• Approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Approve warrants
• Receive cash books and cash reconciliation
• Update on Bay State Pension Solutions
• Investment Policy update

The Retirement Board approved the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes and voted in recent retirees and new members. It approved three warrants totaling $1.64 million and authorized attendance at the MACRS conference. The board also approved a $135,000 salary for Director Lynn Whynot effective 7/1/2024, a $140,000 salary for the same director effective 7/1/2025, and a $90,000 salary for Assistant Director Maureen Selvidge effective 7/1/2025. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Voted in recent retirees and 22 new members (4‑0)
• Approved Warrant #202516 for $25,069.06 (4‑0)
• Approved Warrant #202517 for $189,465.38 (4‑0)
• Approved Warrant #20250930 for $1,428,581.60 (4‑0)
• Approved attendance at MACRS conference for board members and staff (4‑0)
• Approved Director salary $135,000 (7/1/2024) and $140,000 (7/1/2025) and Assistant Director salary $90,000 (7/1/2025) (4‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a redevelopment proposal for 888 Worcester Street and discuss the disposition of land at 40 Oakland Street. The board will also consider a waiver request for a large house review and an escrow release.

• Proposed 888 Worcester Street Redevelopment introduction
• Disposition of land at 40 Oakland Street (MassBay campus)
• Large House Review waiver request for 31 Bancroft Road
• Escrow Release #3 for 10, 12, 14 Bird Hill Avenue

The Planning Board approved the final escrow release of $12,562 for 10, 12, 14 Bird Hill Avenue (3‑0). It also approved a waiver for the photometric (lighting) plan at 31 Bancroft Road, requiring dark‑sky‑compliant fixtures (4‑0). Waivers for the design‑review and landscaping requirements were not granted. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved escrow release of $12,562 for 10, 12, 14 Bird Hill Avenue (3‑0)
• Granted lighting‑plan waiver for 31 Bancroft Road, subject to dark‑sky compliance (4‑0)
• Design Review Board waiver for 31 Bancroft Road denied
• Landscaping waiver for 31 Bancroft Road denied

Natural Resources Commission (NRC)

The Morses Pond Advisory Committee will review member feedback and vote on a preferred building location at its September 29 meeting. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from September 15 and discuss next steps.

• Vote on preferred building location for Morses Pond
• Review and approve 9/15/2025 meeting minutes
• Citizen Speak period (3-minute limit, registration required)
• Review feedback from each MoPoBAC member
• Discuss next steps after the building location vote

The committee approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0‑2 vote. Members then voted 4‑3 to recommend the northern building location (Alternate B) for the Morses Pond beach and bathhouse. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Natural Resources Commission for a final decision.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (6-0-2)
• Voted 4-3 to recommend northern building location (Alternate B)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will discuss its FY27 capital plan draft and budget timeline, along with several annual reports and draft policies. The agenda also includes gift acceptance, requests to sell books at author programs, and a volunteer policy draft. The meeting will cover staff and project updates, and reports from the Foundation and Friends groups.

• FY27 Capital Plan Draft and Budget Timeline
• Gift Acceptance
• Requests to Sell Books at Author Programs
• Volunteer Policy Draft
• FY25 Annual Reports (to Foundation, Community, and Town)

The trustees unanimously approved the sale of books at two author talks and will revisit the library's book‑sale policy at the November meeting. They also unanimously accepted a $15 anonymous donation, approved the revised volunteer services policy, and approved the FY26 Friends banner display requests. All minutes presented were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Sept 9, 2025 Trustees meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Sept 16, 2025 joint Trustee/Select Board meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted $15 anonymous donation for Director’s Fund (unanimous)
• Approved book sale requests for two author programs (unanimous)
• Approved revised Use of Volunteer Services policy (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Friends banner display requests (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Trust (formerly WHDC)

The Board of Directors will discuss the disposition of land at 40 Oakland Street and the implementation of the Affordable Housing Trust. The meeting includes a review of the draft Declaration of Trust and the development of a 3-5 year action plan.

• Disposition of land at 40 Oakland Street
• Review of draft Declaration of Trust for Affordable Housing Trust
• FY26 Work Plan discussion including Barton Road and Morton Circle
• Small Repair Grant Program
• 156 Weston Road

The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the August 22, 2025 meeting. Members discussed the upcoming disposition of 45 acres at 40 Oakland Street and the implementation steps for the newly created Affordable Housing Trust. The board also agreed to keep investigating the feasibility of a small‑grant repair program for homeowners. The meeting adjourned at 8:56 a.m.

• Approved August 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Agreed to continue investigating viability of Needham small‑grant repair program for Wellesley

School Councils

The Bates School Council will meet to welcome new and returning members, conduct a start-of-year check-in, and introduce the School Improvement Plan. This is a routine early-year meeting focused on planning.

• Welcome new and returning members
• Start of year check-in
• Introduction of School Improvement Plan

School Councils

This meeting of the Hunnewell School Council is largely procedural, focusing on welcoming new members, discussing the School Improvement Plan (SIP), and reviewing MCAS and MAP assessment data. No votes, decisions, or specific proposals are noted on the agenda.

• Welcome and introduction of new council members
• Discussion of the School Improvement Plan (SIP)
• Review of MCAS and MAP assessment results

School Councils

The Schofield School Council will meet to receive updates on the School Improvement Plan, a coaching residency program, and a WPS air conditioning pilot. They will also discuss the new playground project, including timeline and tree preservation. The meeting is primarily for discussion and updates rather than final decisions.

• Update on School Improvement Plan
• Update on Coaching Residency program
• Update on WPS air conditioning pilot
• Playground update: timeline and tree preservation discussion

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting remotely to enter an executive session. The board will discuss strategy regarding the case Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, et al v. DEP (2384 CV 00443B).

• Executive session regarding Springfield Water and Sewer Commission, et al v. DEP (2384 CV 00443B)

Select Board

The Policy Subcommittee will review draft policies for encroachments, capital planning, and appointments, and approve minutes from previous meetings. The group will also set its work plan for fiscal year 2026.

• Approve minutes from August 21, June 5, and May 8, 2025
• Discuss draft Encroachment Policy
• Discuss draft Capital Policy
• Discuss Appointment Policy
• Discuss PSC FY26 Work Plan

The Select Board Policy Subcommittee unanimously approved the minutes from its August 21 meeting. Members agreed on next steps for the draft Encroachment Policy, including provisional sign‑off by the Board and Natural Resources Commission and review by Town Counsel. The subcommittee also refined the Capital Planning Committee proposal and updated its FY26 work plan.

• Approved August 21, 2025 subcommittee minutes (2‑0 unanimous)
• Agreed to seek provisional sign‑off from the Select Board and Natural Resources Commission on the draft Encroachment Policy
• Decided Town Counsel will review the Encroachment Policy draft; a cover memorandum and blackline version will be prepared
• Targeted an October Board meeting for Encroachment Policy deliberation and scheduled an oral update on September 30, 2025
• Retitled and clarified the memorandum proposing a Capital Planning Committee
• Replaced “equitable” with “fair” throughout the memo and set “Benefit to the Community” as the primary scoring criterion
• Planned to preview the Capital Planning Committee work at the All Board Meeting on October 6, 2025
• Moved the Select Board Handbook and Marathon Bib Policy to the completed section of the FY26 Work Plan and tasked a clean draft of the updated plan

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will receive updates on the Town Hall Renovation, Warren Building HVAC, and DPW RDF Admin projects. They will review the HVAC SSA Amendment #9 and Consigli Requisition #30 for the Town Hall, as well as change orders for the Warren Building (CP#022, CP#018, Kitchen Electrical) and a presentation fee for the DPW project. No new business is scheduled.

• Town Hall Renovation: HVAC SSA Amendment #9 report
• Town Hall: Consigli Requisition #30 review
• Warren Building: CP#022 electrical/IT changes in Health Suite and CP#018 Kitchen Electrical add
• Warren Building: Tower Requisition #007 review
• DPW RDF Admin: Presentation slides and fee request

The Permanent Building Committee approved a $497,712.49 Tower requisition for the Warren HVAC project. The committee also approved a $15,538.16 Consigli requisition. Meeting minutes from September 11, 2025 and the staff invoices presented were approved. All approvals were passed by a unanimous 4‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved Tower Requisition #007 for $497,712.49 (4‑0 vote)
• Approved Consigli Requisition #31 for $15,538.16 (4‑0 vote)
• Approved September 11, 2025 PBC meeting minutes (4‑0 vote)
• Approved staff invoices presented by Stephen Gagosian (4‑0 vote)
• Approved CP#022 electrical & IT changes in Health Suite and CP#018 kitchen electrical add

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet virtually to receive a project update regarding MOPOBAC and Morses Pond. The session includes a discussion and feedback period featuring Jay McHale from the NRC.

• MOPOBAC and Morses Pond project update
• Feedback from Jay McHale (NRC)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles, discuss Article 7 (Team Room Construction) with the School Committee, and consider Article 8 (Modernization of Assessor’s Reporting Software). The committee is also preparing for the Special Town Meeting.

• Article 7 – Team Room Construction – School Committee
• Public Hearing on 2025 Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Article 8 – Modernization of Assessor’s Reporting Software – Board of Assessors

The committee approved the September 10, 2025 minutes with a 13‑0 vote and one abstention. A motion to close the Special Town Meeting public hearing was adopted unanimously (14‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 14‑0 vote. No substantive decisions were made on the team‑room construction or software upgrade proposals.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (13‑0, 1 abstain)
• Closed Special Town Meeting public hearing (14‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (14‑0)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee is holding a public hearing to gather input on the warrant for the November 2025 Special Town Meeting. No specific articles are listed in the agenda; the hearing is procedural and focuses on warrant items to be considered.

• Public hearing on the warrant for the November 2025 Special Town Meeting

The committee voted to close the public hearing for the Special Town Meeting warrant. It then approved the September 10, 2025 minutes. Finally, the meeting was adjourned. All votes were unanimous or near‑unanimous.

• Closed public hearing for Special Town Meeting warrant (14-0)
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (13-0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (14-0)

Historical Commission

The Wellesley Historical Commission's Bylaw Review Subcommittee will meet via Zoom to discuss several topics including a potential extension of the demolition delay period, the current waiver process, stakeholder engagement, architectural styles and future design guidelines, and preservation incentives. The subcommittee will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Discuss Demo Delay Extension
• Discuss current Waiver process
• Discuss potential stakeholder groups
• Discuss Wellesley’s architectural styles and future design guidelines
• Discuss Preservation Incentives

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee will vote on a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the Endangerment Finding. They will also review preliminary results of the town's greenhouse gas emissions inventory and a draft of the committee's annual report.

• Vote on comment letter to EPA re: Endangerment Finding
• Review preliminary greenhouse gas emissions inventory results
• Review draft Climate Action Committee annual report

The Climate Action Committee unanimously approved the draft comment letter to the U.S. EPA opposing the proposed rescission of the 2009 Endangerment Finding. The motion was moved by Chair Lise Olney, seconded by Susan Morris, and passed without dissent. The committee also reviewed preliminary 2024 greenhouse‑gas inventory results and a draft annual report, but no actions were taken on those items.

• Approved and submitted comment to EPA on Endangerment Finding rescission (unanimous)

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board will discuss and likely vote on a single employment action: hiring a Department of Public Works employee above the standard starting step with a vacation variance. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Hire with vacation variance for DPW

The Human Resources Board voted unanimously to hire J. Hobbs as the new Highway Superintendent at a salary of $130,000. The approval includes a vacation variance of two weeks in the first six months, an additional 1.75 weeks after probation, and five weeks annually starting July 2026, subject to DPW and HR director approval. The motion was made, seconded, and passed by roll‑call vote of Tony Bent, Neal Goins and Shawn Baker.

• Approved hiring J. Hobbs as Highway Superintendent at $130,000 salary with specified vacation variance (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:41 PM (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Wellesley Housing Authority

The Wellesley Housing Authority is holding a public hearing to review its Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026. The plan details the Authority's operations, including a proposed Capital Improvement Plan, maintenance schedule, and current operating budget. Residents can submit comments on the plan before the hearing.

• Public hearing for FY2026 Annual Plan
• Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (5-year)
• Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan
• Current Operating Budget
• Public comments accepted until hearing closes

Wellesley Housing Authority

The Wellesley Housing Authority will vote on submitting its annual state plan, discuss a management agreement with Cambridge Housing Authority, and receive updates on capital projects and water damage at Barton Road. The meeting also includes approval of financial reports, bad debt write-offs, and a vacancy report. A certification of final completion for a FISH project with a payment of $4,152 is on the agenda.

• Approval to submit Annual State Plan
• Management Agreement with Cambridge Housing Authority – Implementation Plans
• Bad Debt Write Offs – 3rd quarter
• Certification of Final Completion and payment #3 of $4,152 for FISH project #324113
• Water damage at Barton Road update

Board of Health

The Wellesley Board of Health will consider changes to tobacco regulations and review fire preparedness in assisted living facilities. The meeting also includes updates on vaccine recommendations, school immunization rates, and flu clinics. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda is largely informational and procedural.

• Discussion on modifying tobacco regulations
• Review of fire preparedness in assisted living and short/long-term facilities
• Vaccine recommendations update
• School immunization completion rates report
• Flu clinic planning

The Board of Health voted to approve the amended minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. The Board also agreed to wait for the CDC ACIP recommendation on September 19 before developing new COVID‑vaccination messaging. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved amended meeting minutes (3-0)
• Agreed to wait for CDC ACIP recommendation on 9/19 before creating vaccination messaging

Natural Resources Commission (NRC)

The Natural Resources Commission will review the status of the Hunnewell Track and Field projects and ancillary lighting, discuss MassBay Development, the Morses Pond Beach project, and a land conservation plan. The Director's report includes FY27 budget outlines and updates on invasive species and encroachments. A bench donation request at Leighton Road will also be discussed.

• Review of Hunnewell Track and Field projects and ancillary lighting from high school to basketball courts
• Discussion of MassBay Development
• Morses Pond Beach Project
• Land Conservation Plan
• Bench donation request at Leighton Road

The commission voted unanimously (5‑0) to approve a bench donation at Leighton Road. It also approved the September 4 and August 14 meeting minutes, with votes of 5‑0 and 4‑0 respectively. The next meeting was rescheduled from October 23 to October 22.

• Approved bench placement at Leighton Road (5‑0)
• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Moved upcoming meeting from Oct 23 to Oct 22 (unanimous agreement)

Wetlands Protection Committee

The Wetlands Protection Committee will approve the June 26 and July 17 meeting minutes and address administrative questions such as associate eligibility and training schedules. It will review active matters including notices of violation and approvals for tree removal at specific parcels. The committee will consider draft enforcement orders for 140 Bristol Rd and 85 Emerson Rd that require restoration of naturalized areas within buffer zones. Additional development applications and vegetation‑management requests will be continued to the October 9 meeting.

• 140 Bristol Rd – new draft Enforcement Order to restore naturalized area within Buffer Zone
• 85 Emerson Rd – new draft Enforcement Order
• 679 Worcester St – continuation of Notice of Intent for addition, tree removal, and driveway expansion in Buffer Zone
• 300 Wellesley Ave – continuation of Certificate of Compliance for tree removal and mitigation in Buffer and Riverfront Areas
• 40 Oakridge Rd – continuation of request to amend Order of Conditions to remove trees and shrubs and replace with native species

The committee delegated authority to sign documents to Wetlands Administrator Julie Meyer. It ratified enforcement orders for 140 Bristol Rd and 85 Emerson Rd, approved a plan change for 40 Oakridge Rd, and approved orders of conditions for 67 Lowell Rd and 24 Ledyard St. All motions passed unanimously with 4‑0 votes. Several other items were postponed to the October 9 meeting.

• Delegated WPC signature authority to Julie Meyer (4-0)
• Ratified enforcement order for 140 Bristol Rd (4-0)
• Ratified enforcement order for 85 Emerson Rd with RDA provision (4-0)
• Approved plan change for 40 Oakridge Rd (4-0)
• Approved order of conditions for 67 Lowell Rd (4-0)
• Closed order of conditions for 24 Ledyard St (4-0)

Council on Aging

The Wellesley Council on Aging board will consider several votes, including approval of a gift acceptance policy and the appointment of members to a search sub‑committee. The meeting will also include reports on the UMASS needs assessment, finance updates, and construction progress. A part‑time bus driver update and exercise class plans will be discussed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2025.

• Gift Acceptance (VOTE)
• Search Sub Committee Appointments (VOTE)
• UMASS Needs Assessment update
• Finance Working Group report (09/16/2025)
• Construction Update

The board approved the August 14 and August 21 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved a subcommittee to lead the search for a new COA Director and appointed Corinne Monahan as the board liaison to COA staff. The board also accepted the August 2025 gifts and confirmed the hiring of a part‑time bus driver to begin October 1, 2025.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (vote 5-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (vote 5-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved search subcommittee for Director of Senior Services (unanimous 8-0)
• Appointed Corinne Monahan as board liaison to COA staff (unanimous 8-0)
• Accepted August 2025 gifts (unanimous 8-0)
• Confirmed hiring of part‑time bus driver to start Oct 1 2025 (decision, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 8-0)

Design Review Board

The Wellesley Design Review Board meeting will open with public comments, then review three applications: a special sign permit for One Medical at 74 Central Street, a retaining wall request at 5 Pond Terrace, and a Project of Significant Impact submitted by Boston Real Estate Capital at 49 Walnut Street. The board will decide whether to approve or deny each application.

• DRB-25-43: One Medical special sign permit request, 74 Central Street
• DRB-25-44: Retaining wall request, 5 Pond Terrace, applicant Daniel Bien-Aime
• PSI-25-02: Project of Significant Impact, 49 Walnut Street, applicant Boston Real Estate Capital

The Design Review Board unanimously approved a special sign permit for One Medical at 74 Central Street. It also unanimously approved the retaining wall application for 5 Pond Terrace. The board voted to continue the review of the 49 Walnut Street project, requesting additional information before a final decision.

• Approved special sign permit for One Medical, 74 Central Street (unanimous)
• Approved retaining wall at 5 Pond Terrace (unanimous)
• Continued review of 49 Walnut Street Project of Significant Impact, requesting additional information (unanimous)

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a working meeting to discuss the district goal setting process. The meeting includes public comment via email. No votes or decisions are expected.

• Discussion: District Goal Setting Process

The Wellesley Public Schools School Committee met on September 17, 2025 for a retreat in the Central Office Superintendent Conference Room. Members discussed forming SMARTIE goals, reviewed a new SIP goal template, and considered equity definitions and a possible belonging/SEL district goal. The committee agreed to review the equity definition suggestion later and noted the SIP template meets their needs, but no formal actions or votes were recorded.

Municipal Light Board

The Municipal Light Board will discuss the 4th quarter financials, a school solar project, an ERP discussion, and updates to the strategic and capital plans. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and citizen speak.

• School Solar project discussion
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) discussion
• 4th Quarter Financials review
• Strategic Plan update (requires roll call vote)
• Capital Plan discussion

The Municipal Light Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from its June 17, 2025 and July 22, 2025 meetings. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the session consisted of updates and discussion of projects such as the Barton Road utility billing change, transformer bids, and a proposed school‑solar program.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will discuss several Special Town Meeting (STM) articles from the Select Board, including a supplemental appropriation, rescinding debt, a PFAS fund, and an MBTA easement. Later, the Human Resources Board will present articles on IT classification and HR policies. The committee will also receive liaison reports from various town boards and prepare for the STM.

• Article 3 – Supplemental appropriation (Select Board)
• Article 4 – Rescind debt (Select Board)
• Article 10 – PFAS Fund (Select Board)
• Article 11 – MBTA easement (Select Board)
• HR Board STM articles: Article 2 – IT classification; Article 9 – HR policies

The Advisory Committee approved a $60,000 supplemental request to demolish the structurally unsafe house at 3 Bacon Street. The Select Board approved an $11,000 FY26 budget supplement for additional Advisory Committee administrative costs. A debt rescission article was approved to adjust borrowing authority after receiving $751,000 in MSBA reimbursements for the Hardy School project. The HR Board’s proposed IT salary schedule changes costing $9,154 and six legally‑mandated personnel policies were also approved.

• Approved $60,000 demolition funding request for 3 Bacon Street
• Approved $11,000 FY26 Advisory Committee budget supplemental
• Approved debt rescission to adjust borrowing after $751,000 MSBA reimbursement
• Approved IT department salary adjustments ($9,154 total)
• Approved adoption of six personnel policies (anti‑nepotism, CORI, CROWN Act, domestic violence leave, pay equity, small necessities leave)

Select Board

The board will hear a joint presentation from the Division of Capital Management and Maintenance on the proposed redevelopment of a portion of land at MassBay Community College, 40 Oakland Street. It will also appoint two new Library Trustees, consider authorizing free cash for Special Town Meeting articles, discuss recommendations from the Morses Pond supplemental study, and review FY27 budget guidelines.

• Joint presentation on redevelopment of MassBay Community College land at 40 Oakland Street
• Appointment of Maria Ashbrook and Aunoy Banerjee to vacant Library Trustee positions
• Vote to authorize free cash for Special Town Meeting Articles 3, 7, and 8
• Discussion of Morses Pond supplemental study recommendations
• Discussion of FY27 budget guidelines, including TWFP projections and health insurance

The Wellesley Select Board formally approved the minutes of its September 16, 2025 meeting on October 21, 2025. No other substantive actions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (approved Oct 21, 2025)

School Committee

The Wellesley School Committee will hold a remote meeting on September 16, 2025. They will discuss and vote on a Kiwanis gift for PAWS, solar panel installations on Hardy and Hunnewell school roofs, and performing arts stipend updates. The committee will also discuss the FY'25 budget turnback, the FY'27 draft budget calendar, and a longitudinal analysis of budget trends focusing on transportation. A job description for a Finance & Operations Manager will be reviewed.

• Discussion/Vote: Kiwanis Gift for PAWS
• Discussion: Solar (PV) on Hardy and Hunnewell Roofs
• Vote: Performing Arts Stipend Updates
• Discussion: FY'25 Turnback
• Discussion: FY'27 Draft Budget Calendar

The committee unanimously approved the September 2, 2025 minutes, accepted a Kiwanis Club gift to support PAWS student tuition, and approved the performing‑arts stipend updates. No other motions received a vote. A solar‑panel proposal for Hardy and Hunnewell schools was discussed but not decided.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Accepted Kiwanis Club gift for PAWS student tuitions (5‑0)
• Approved performing‑arts stipend updates as presented (5‑0)

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will discuss the upcoming grant cycle, including the allocation of $8,200 in grant funds plus an $8,000 contribution from the town. They will set timelines for the grant process, review open grants with a deadline of 10/16, and plan subsequent review meetings through December. The meeting also covers membership changes and leadership continuity planning.

• Allocation of $8,200 grant plus $8,000 town contribution
• Grant application deadline of 10/16
• Grant decisions report deadline of 1/16
• Membership changes and appointments of Amanda Silver, Sonia Kolenchary, Lilia Diaz
• Leadership continuity planning

The Cultural Council approved FY2026 grant funding of $8,200 from the Commonwealth and $8,000 from the town, totaling $16,200. It set a deadline of Dec 31, 2025 for entering all grant decisions into the MCC system and scheduled the first grant review meeting for Oct 29, 2025, replacing the planned stakeholder meeting. Action items were assigned for flyer design, stakeholder‑list distribution, MCC portal monitoring, and scheduling a November meeting via Doodle poll.

• Approved FY2026 grant funding of $16,200 ($8,200 Commonwealth, $8,000 town)
• Set deadline to enter grant decisions into MCC system by Dec 31, 2025
• Scheduled first grant review meeting for Oct 29, 2025, replacing stakeholder meeting
• Assigned flyer design to Abby’s contact
• Tasked Marc with recirculating stakeholder list and monitoring MCC portal
• Planned distribution of flyers at Wellesley Library, Roche Bros, Starbucks, etc.
• Marc to circulate Doodle poll for a November second‑meeting date
• Stephanie to assist Marc with minutes

Planning Board

The Wellesley Planning Board will hold a hybrid meeting to hear a presentation from the Division of Capital Management and Maintenance regarding the redevelopment of land at MassBay Community College. The session will include a joint meeting with the Select Board.

• Joint meeting with Select Board
• DCAMM presentation on MassBay Community College redevelopment
• Public comments on non-agenda items
• Remote citizen speak protocol

Board of Library Trustees

The Select Board and Board of Library Trustees will hold a joint meeting to appoint Maria Ashbrook and Aunoy Banerjee to vacant trustee positions.

• Joint meeting to appoint Maria Ashbrook and Aunoy Banerjee to vacant Board of Library Trustee positions

The Board of Library Trustees unanimously appointed Maria Ashbrook and Aunoy Banerjee to serve on the board until the March 2026 town election. The joint meeting also elected Marjorie Freiman as chair and Marla Robinson as secretary. All motions, including calling the meeting to order and dissolving the joint session, were approved unanimously.

• Appointed Maria Ashbrook and Aunoy Banerjee as trustees (unanimous)
• Nominated Marjorie Freiman as Chair of the joint meeting (unanimous)
• Nominated Marla Robinson as Secretary of the joint meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to call the meeting to order approved (unanimous)
• Motion to dissolve the joint meeting approved (unanimous)

School Committee

The Wellesley School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss existing and new policies for future consideration during the 2025-26 school year. The agenda also includes public comment, reports, and review of minutes from earlier meetings. No votes or final decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of existing and new policies for SY2025-26
• Review of minutes from 1/28/25, 2/26/25, 4/2/25, and 5/20/25
• Public comment via email

The School Committee Policy Subcommittee approved the minutes from earlier 2025 meetings. It agreed to make the list of policies under review publicly available. The subcommittee also decided that new members should begin their terms in June to align with the fiscal year. Approved minutes will be uploaded to the town website.

• Approved minutes from 1/28/25, 2/26/25, 4/2/25 and 5/20/25
• Agreed to make the list of policies under review publicly available
• Decided new members will be seated in June to align with the fiscal year
• Agreed to upload approved minutes to the town webpage

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will hold continued public hearings on waiver requests for three properties: 15 Lafayette Circle, 17 Schaller Street, and 45 Windsor Road. The meeting also includes citizen speak and review of future meeting dates.

• DR-2025-38 15 Lafayette Circle – continued from 9/8/25
• DR-2025-33 17 Schaller Street – continued from 9/8/25
• DR-2025-34 45 Windsor Road – continued from 9/8/25

The commission voted 7‑0 to approve the waiver for the proposed structure at 15 Lafayette Circle, incorporating minor roof‑pitch changes. Elizabeth Cahill was appointed as the commission’s representative to work with the owner on finalizing those details. The commission also voted 7‑0 to continue the waiver hearings for 17 Schaller Street and 45 Windsor Road, scheduling them for the October 14 meeting, and set the next meeting dates for October 14 and November 10, 2025.

• Approved waiver for 15 Lafayette Circle (7-0)
• Designated Elizabeth Cahill to coordinate final changes for 15 Lafayette Circle
• Continued waiver hearing for 17 Schaller Street to Oct 14, 2025 (7-0)
• Continued waiver hearing for 45 Windsor Road to Oct 14, 2025 (7-0)

Natural Resources Commission (NRC)

The Morses Pond Beach Advisory Committee will review a site analysis and alternatives for a building project at Morses Pond Beach and discuss selecting a preferred location. They will also approve the minutes from the July 29 meeting and hear citizen comments.

• Review site analysis and alternatives for Morses Pond beach building
• Discuss preferred building location
• Approve July 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Citizen speak period

The committee approved the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (6‑0). It decided to limit discussion to the two design alternates and defer a recommendation on the preferred building location to the September 29 meeting. Members were instructed to gather additional feedback from their respective groups before that date.

• Approved 7/29/25 meeting minutes (6‑0 vote)
• Deferred building location recommendation to Sept. 29 meeting
• Directed MoPoBAC members to solicit comments from their committees and email them to Glenn Remick and Brandon Schmitt

Denton Road Neighborhood Conservation District

The Denton Road Neighborhood Conservation District Commission is conducting a neighborhood walk and discussing what a Neighborhood Conservation District is, the distinctive features of Denton Road, and the history of the area. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily educational and procedural.

• Citizen Speak period for residents to address the commission
• Confirm date and content for a future 'Neighborhood Meeting'
• Neighborhood walk route from 79 Denton Road to 2 Denton Road
• Discussion topics: NCD overview, Denton Road distinctiveness, history of Denton family and 'butterfly house'

Playing Fields Task Force

The Playing Fields Task Force is holding its regular monthly meeting, with business including citizen speak, approval of prior minutes, consideration of field applications, and updates on field projects. The meeting also includes a general discussion of field names and maps. No specific proposals or votes are listed.

• Field applications to be reviewed
• Project updates on playing field work
• General discussion of field names and map update

The Playing Fields Task Force voted to approve all non‑town league user group fall field applications, with every voting member in favor. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other decisions were made.

• Approved all non-town league user group fall field applications (all voting members in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voted in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Permit application for a Project of Significant Impact. The proposal by Boston Real Estate Capital involves constructing a 28-unit multifamily building with 6 affordable units.

• Special Permit application PSI-25-02 for 49 Walnut Street
• Proposed construction of 65,733 sq. ft. of floor area
• Proposed 28-unit multifamily structure including 6 affordable units
• Review of off-site impacts including water, sewer, storm drainage, electric power, solid waste, fire protection, and traffic safety

Planning Board

The Wellesley Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an application from the Town Engineering Department to remove three oak trees and install new guardrails on Squirrel Road, as part of scenic road regulations. The hearing will be held remotely via Zoom on September 11, 2025. The trees are located near the Wellesley Farms Station Parking Lot and Croton Street.

• Public hearing on application to remove three oak trees and install guardrails on Squirrel Road
• Location: just north of culvert near Wellesley Farms Station Parking Lot and Croton Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding a Project of Significant Impact and scenic road work. The board will also discuss RIO Task Force updates and ADU and TLAG calculations.

• Public hearing for PSI-25-02 at 49 Walnut Street
• Scenic Road public hearing for Squirrel Road tree removal and guardrail work
• Discussion on ADU & TLAG calculations
• RIO Task Force updates

The Planning Board approved the removal of three oak trees, relocation of several boulders, and installation of Corten‑steel guardrails on Squirrel Road, a designated scenic road. The motion passed unanimously (4‑0). The board also voted to postpone the vote on the 28‑unit Project of Significant Impact at 49 Walnut Street, moving the hearing to the October 6 meeting. That motion also passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved removal of three oak trees, relocation of boulders, and Corten steel guardrails on Squirrel Road (4‑0)
• Continued PSI‑25‑02 public hearing for 49 Walnut Street to Oct 6 meeting (4‑0)

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will review updates on several school projects and the Town Hall renovation. A specific agenda item, CR267, proposes a $19,542.48 vault dehumidification contract for the Town Hall. The committee will also consider HVAC and sprinkler scope changes at the Warren Building. No new business is scheduled.

• CR267: Vault Dehumidification contract for $19,542.48 at Town Hall
• Project updates for Hunnewell School and Hardy School
• Town Hall Renovation project update
• Warren Building HVAC review: increased dry main to second‑floor corridor ceiling, sprinkler scope credit
• DPW RDF Administration project update

The Permanent Building Committee approved the CR267 vault dehumidification submission for $19,542.48, including a $16,234 deduction for a prior unsuccessful installation. The committee also approved the CP#015R1 fire‑protection change that increases the dry main size to the second‑floor corridor ceiling. August 28, 2025 meeting minutes and the presented invoices were each approved by a 5‑0 roll‑call vote. The proposed $30K lighting‑control addition for Hardy School was deemed a nice‑to‑have and not approved.

• Approved CR267 vault dehumidification submission $19,542.48 (no vote count provided)
• Approved CP#015R1 fire‑protection change to increase dry main size (no vote count provided)
• Approved August 28, 2025 PBC meeting minutes, roll‑call vote 5‑0
• Approved PBC invoices as presented, roll‑call vote 5‑0
• Did not approve $30K lighting‑control addition for Hardy School (committee deemed not necessary)
• CP#021 dry‑sprinkler credit reduction remains under review (no decision)
• No citizen speak recorded
• No new business items presented

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will receive status updates on pond projects and discuss anticipated business for the coming year. This includes reviewing proposed projects from town commissions and housing authorities.

• Status update on Morses Pond Beach and Bathhouse Project
• Status update on Wight’s Pond
• Discussion of proposed projects from the Historical Commission
• Discussion of proposed projects from the Housing Authority and Town affordable housing initiatives
• Discussion of proposed projects from the Natural Resources Commission, Planning Board, and Recreation Commission

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review financial statements for the Municipal Light Plant and Retirement Plan, discuss the status of the Finance Director search, and approve the meeting minutes from May 6, 2025.

• Approval of May 6, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of Wellesley Municipal Light Plant financial statements
• Review of Retirement Plan financial statements
• Status of Finance Director search
• Discussion of FY Audit Plan and Timing

The Committee approved the draft minutes from the May 6, 2025 Audit Committee meeting. Management updates included the hiring of a new Finance Director/CFO, Rachel DeRoche, effective October 1, and brief reports on audit progress for Municipal Power and Light and the Retirement System. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 6, 2025 Audit Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Advisory Committee

The Wellesley Advisory Committee will hold a vote on a citizen petition (Vote 17) and receive liaison reports from schools, planning, library, and other town boards. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes. Upcoming meetings include a public hearing for Special Town Meeting on September 24.

• Vote on Citizen Petition (Vote 17) — specific details not listed in agenda
• Liaison reports from Schools, Planning, Library, Board of Health, DPW, MLP, and others
• Citizen Speak period at 7:00 p.m. for public comment
• Upcoming public hearing for Special Town Meeting on September 24

The Advisory Committee approved the August 27, 2025 minutes by a 10‑to‑0 vote with one abstention. It approved a parking restriction on Atwood Road (no parking 7:30 AM–1:00 PM weekdays, Sept–June). The committee also approved $10,000 from the Roger Babson Fund for civil‑discourse training and facilitation. No formal action was taken on the Vote17 youth‑voting petition.

• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (10‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Atwood Road parking restriction (no parking 7:30 AM–1:00 PM weekdays, Sept–June)
• Approved $10,000 Roger Babson Fund for civil discourse training
• Adjourned meeting (12‑0)

School Councils

This is a procedural meeting of the Wellesley School Councils. The agenda contains no specific topics for discussion or decision. The notice is provided to comply with public meeting requirements.

School Councils

The Wellesley High School Council will approve June minutes, review a delayed initiative to change the attendance threshold for losing a credit from 11 to 8 absences per quarter, and discuss next steps. The proposal has not been voted on by the School Committee. The council will also outline its schedule for the 2025/2026 school year.

• Approve June School Council minutes
• Review handbook change to threshold of losing 1 credit: 11 absences → 8 absences per quarter (32 absences total per year)
• Superintendent advised more runway is needed; no School Committee vote yet
• Discuss next steps and forward direction on the attendance initiative
• Outline schedule for the 2025/2026 school year

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a parking restriction on Atwood Road. The board will also discuss the FY27 budget, including a non-union employee cost-of-living adjustment and merit pay plan, and prepare for a Special Town Meeting covering articles on debt rescission, team rooms, and a PFAS special revenue fund. A vote on Roger Babson funding for civil discourse dialogue is also scheduled.

• Public hearing and vote on Atwood Road parking restriction
• Discuss non-union employee COLA and merit pay plan for FY27 budget
• Special Town Meeting preparation: Article 4 (rescind debt), Article 7 (team rooms), Article 10 (PFAS special revenue fund)
• Vote on Roger Babson funding for civil discourse dialogue
• Consent agenda: vote Cultural Council appointments and one-day licenses for Wellesley Historical Society events

The Board approved the consent agenda, including Cultural Council appointments and one‑day licenses for the Historical Society, by a 5‑0 vote. It voted unanimously to add seasonal parking restrictions on Atwood Road, limiting parking to 7:30 AM‑1:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, September 1 through June 15. The Board designated Mr. Largess to present Article 4 rescinding $751,481 of debt at the upcoming Special Town Meeting. No final decision was made on the FY27 cost‑of‑living adjustment range or the team‑rooms and PFAS fund proposals.

• Approved Consent Agenda (Cultural Council appointments & one‑day licenses) (5‑0)
• Adopted seasonal parking restrictions on Atwood Road, 7:30 AM‑1:00 PM Mon‑Fri Sep 1‑Jun 15 (5‑0)
• Designated Mr. Largess to present Article 4 rescind $751,481 debt at Special Town Meeting
• Discussed FY27 COLA range of 2.5‑2.75% (no vote)
• Reviewed Team Rooms project details (no vote)
• Reviewed PFAS Special Revenue Fund proposal (no vote)

Planning Board

The Wellesley Planning Board's RIO Task Force will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss the Residential Incentive Overlay Zoning Bylaw, including a public comment period and review of proposed Section A: Purpose. The board will also approve meeting minutes from July 15 and August 13, 2025, and receive updates from the task force chair.

• Citizen speak on matters related to the Residential Incentive Overlay Zoning Bylaw
• Approval of meeting minutes from 7/15/25 & 8/13/25
• Bylaw discussion: Section A: Purpose
• Task Force Chair updates and preview of next agenda

The Wellesley RIO Task Force approved the minutes from the July 15 and August 13, 2025 meetings. The motion passed unanimously with a 14‑0 vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion and proposals regarding the RIO bylaw.

• Approved July 15 and August 13 meeting minutes (14-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will interview two candidates for a trustee vacancy and vote on a recommendation. Other business includes proclamations for Ann Rappaport and Linshi Li, a state aid request for stone for the terrace, and discussion of the FY27 budget process. The board will also review volunteer policy updates, gift acceptance, and a draft of the FY25 year in review.

• Interview two candidates and vote to recommend for trustee vacancy
• Proclamations honoring Ann Rappaport and Linshi Li
• State aid request – stone for terrace
• Selling books at programs requests
• FY27 budget process and all board meeting

The trustees unanimously approved the August 1 minutes and recommended Aunoy Banerjee and Maria Ashbrook as interim trustees, pending Select Board approval. They also approved book‑sale requests for the Friends' Arnold Lectures and the Historical Society events, and authorized the use of $8,575 State Aid to credit the Foundation for a terrace stone. Additional approvals included accepting a $50 gift certificate for a short‑story contest and scheduling the FY27 budget All‑Board meeting.

• Approved August 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Aunoy Banerjee and Maria Ashbrook as interim trustees (unanimous)
• Approved Friends' request to sell books at October 9 and November 13 Arnold Lectures (unanimous)
• Approved Historical Society request to sell books at three speaker events (unanimous)
• Accepted The Cottage’s $50 gift certificate for the Short Story Writing Contest (unanimous)
• Authorized use of $8,575 State Aid to credit the Foundation for terrace stone (unanimous)
• Scheduled FY27 budget All‑Board meeting for September 25 (decision noted)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board will meet to address employment actions and administrative reports. The board is scheduled to discuss the IT pay schedule and the cost of living increase for FY27.

• IT Pay Schedule
• FY 27 Cost of living increase
• Review of 5 policies
• HRD goals for FY26
• Approval of August 20, 2025 minutes

The board voted unanimously to adopt a new salary schedule for the technology department, costing about $9,154. It reached a consensus to present a preliminary FY27 cost‑of‑living adjustment range of 2.5%–2.75% to the Select Board. The board also unanimously approved six HR policies for Special Town Meeting and approved the August 20 minutes before adjourning.

• Approved new technology department salary schedule (unanimous roll call, 5‑0)
• Consensused to present FY27 COLA range 2.5%–2.75% to Select Board (non‑binding)
• Approved six HR policies: CORI, CROWN Act, Domestic Violence Leave, Massachusetts Pay Equity Act, Anti‑Nepotism, Small Necessities Leave (unanimous roll call, 4‑0)
• Approved minutes of August 20, 2025 (unanimous roll call, 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 pm (unanimous roll call, 4‑0)

Historical Commission

The Wellesley Historical Commission will hold public hearings to make preservation determinations and consider waiver requests for several properties. The commission will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Preservation determinations for 32 Wall Street, 90 Parker Road, and 449 Weston Road
• Waiver hearings for 13 Fells Road
• Waiver hearings for 39 MacArthur Road
• Waiver hearings for 15 Lafayette Circle
• Waiver hearings for 17 Schaller Street and 45 Windsor Road

The commission voted to preserve the building at 32 Wall Street, imposing a 12‑month demolition delay, and to deny preferential preservation for 449 Weston Road, leaving no delay. It approved a waiver for 39 MacArthur Road subject to commission recommendations and continued waiver hearings for 13 Fells Road, 15 Lafayette Circle, 17 Schaller Street, and 45 Windsor Road to future meetings. The July 14, 2025 minutes were also approved.

• Preserve 32 Wall Street, impose 12‑month demolition permit delay (7‑0)
• Deny preferential preservation for 449 Weston Road, no demolition delay (7‑0)
• Approve waiver for 39 MacArthur Road, subject to commission recommendations (7‑0)
• Continue waiver consideration for 13 Fells Road to Oct 14 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Continue waiver consideration for 15 Lafayette Circle to Sep 15 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Continue DR‑2025‑33 (17 Schaller Street) to Sep 15 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Continue DR‑2025‑34 (45 Windsor Road) to Sep 15 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Approve July 14 2025 minutes (6‑0‑1)

Historical Commission

The Wellesley Historical Commission will hold public hearings on September 8, 2025, to decide whether to designate three pre-1950 buildings (32 Wall Street, 90 Parker Road, 449 Weston Road) as Preferably Preserved, preventing demolition. The commission will also hear requests to reduce the delay period for demolitions at five other properties (13 Fells Road, 39 MacArthur Road, 15 Lafayette Circle, 17 Schaller Street, 45 Windsor Road).

• Public hearing on preservation determination for 32 Wall Street
• Public hearing on preservation determination for 90 Parker Road
• Public hearing on preservation determination for 449 Weston Road
• Public hearing on reducing delay period for demolition at 13 Fells Road, 39 MacArthur Road, 15 Lafayette Circle, 17 Schaller Street, 45 Windsor Road

Board of Public Works

The Board of Public Works will review and decide on the FY27 Omnibus Budget for the department. Additional items include updates on the Weston Road reconstruction, underground storage tank replacement, and the Water Management Act appeal. The meeting also features a PFAS update and discussion of the MWRA Metro Tunnel Project.

• FY27 DPW Omnibus Budget – Version 1
• Weston Road Reconstruction Project update
• Underground Storage Tank Replacement Project update
• Water Management Act appeal
• PFAS update and discussion

Trails Committee

The Wellesley Trails Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss e-bike regulations on town trails, review trail maintenance issues such as the Beard Trail muddy section, and begin setting the FY27 budget. The agenda also includes updates on Boy Scout projects, fall walks planning, and a draft FY25 annual report.

• Discussion of e-bikes on trails
• Boy Scout project for signs and connecting trails between Wellesley and Natick
• Beard Trail muddy section review
• Draft FY25 annual report review
• Setting up FY27 Trails budget

The Trails Committee confirmed that NRC will supply trail‑bag kits to Ezra’s house for members to pick up. Ezra placed an order for additional trail maps. The committee will consider a sustainability‑education partnership for guided walks at a later date and will discuss any unclaimed map‑house assignments at the next meeting.

• Adopted current poop‑bag solution: NRC delivers bags to Ezra’s house
• Ezra placed order for additional trail maps (order placed)
• Will consider Sustainable Wellesley partnership proposal (pending)
• Will discuss unclaimed map‑house ownership at next meeting

Climate Action Committee

The Wellesley Climate Action Committee will vote on a draft policy for annual leadership reorganization and elect a secretary. The director will update on HomeWorks door-to-door energy assessment canvassing, solar projects at Hardy and Hunnewell schools, and a draft Sustainable Development Guide. The committee will also hear updates on the Residential Incentive Overlay Task Force and the annual greenhouse gas inventory.

• Vote on draft policy for annual CAC leadership reorganization
• Vote to elect CAC secretary
• Update on Hardy and Hunnewell School solar projects
• Update on HomeWorks door-to-door canvassing for home energy assessments
• Heat Pump Forum and Pizza Party on October 16 at Wellesley Free Library

The Climate Action Committee met on September 5, 2025 and postponed votes on the August 20 minutes, the CAC secretary election, the leadership reorganization policy, and the Residential Incentive Overlay task force update. The committee decided that Dr. Marybeth Martello will draft a memorandum of understanding to continue the HomeWorks Energy door‑to‑door canvassing program for a second year. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m.

• Draft MOU to continue HomeWorks Energy program (agreed)

Miscellaneous Committees

The West Suburban Health Group Steering Committee/Board will meet remotely on September 4, 2025. Items include approval of July 31 minutes, a financial update, and possible votes on enrollment process workflow solutions and the Gallagher Administrative Services Agreement.

• Approval of minutes from July 31, 2025 meeting
• Financial update
• Possible vote on enrollment process workflow solutions
• Possible vote on Gallagher Administrative Services Agreement

Miscellaneous Committees

The West Suburban Health Group Steering Committee will meet remotely on September 4, 2025, to consider approving an administrative services agreement with Gallagher and enrollment workflow solutions. The agenda also includes a financial update and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Possible vote on Gallagher Administrative Services Agreement
• Possible vote on enrollment process workflow solutions
• Financial update from the group
• Approval of minutes from July 31, 2025

Board of Health

The Wellesley Board of Health will hold a remote meeting to hear public comments, receive the Chair's report, and review the Nurse Supervisor's report covering vaccine recommendations, school immunization completion rates, and flu clinic updates. The agenda also includes routine administration items such as meeting planning and minute approval. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Citizen Speak – public comments limited to two minutes each
• Chair Report – unspecified items
• Nurse Supervisor Report – vaccine recommendations
• Nurse Supervisor Report – school immunization completion rates
• Nurse Supervisor Report – flu clinic updates

Natural Resources Commission (NRC)

The Natural Resources Commission will discuss lighting and landscape designs for Hunnewell Track and Field and the path from the High School to basketball courts. The body will also review the Land Conservation Plan and receive updates on pond dredging and beach projects.

• Review of Hunnewell Track and Field projects and lighting
• Ancillary lighting for path from High School to Basketball Courts
• Approval of Team Room designs and landscape
• Land Conservation Plan review
• Updates on Morses Pond Beach, Reeds Pond, and Duck Pond dredging

The commission voted unanimously (5‑0) to approve the permit for Terriers Sports Group to use Hunnewell Fields. It also approved the June 4 and June 24, 2025 meeting minutes with unanimous 4‑0 votes. The board agreed to move forward with the Open Space Plan Extension letter submission. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved Terriers Sports Group permit (5‑0)
• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Agreed to move forward with Open Space Plan Extension letter submission
• Unanimously adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to review a sign permit application and discuss updates to design guidelines. The board will also review meeting minutes from June and July 2025.

• Special sign permit application for Reve Salon at 576 Washington Street (DRB-25-42)
• Design Guidelines Update

The board accepted the special sign permit for Reve Salon at 576 Washington Street, allowing the name panel on the awning to remain as installed. The board also approved the minutes from the June 25 and July 9, 2025 meetings, and adopted a page‑by‑page layout for the updated Design Guidelines, placing telecommunications equipment under mechanical/utility equipment. Additional design guideline changes discussed included adding a site‑amenities category and revising the signage section to focus on general principles. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved special sign permit for Reve Salon at 576 Washington St (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for June 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for July 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted page‑by‑page layout for Design Guidelines (unanimous)
• Classified telecommunications equipment and antennas under mechanical/utility equipment (unanimous)
• Added site‑amenities category (public art, lighting, seating) to Design Guidelines (unanimous)
• Placed street dining under streetscape category (unanimous)
• Revised signage section to focus on size, materials, and lighting principles (unanimous)

Advisory Committee

The Wellesley Advisory Committee will open with a citizen speak period for public comment. It will then hear Town Clerk KC Kato present "Ollie's Law" – a proposed kennel regulations ordinance. The Committee will review Department of Public Works and Board of Public Works STM articles presented by DPW Director Dave Cohen, approve minutes from three August meetings, and receive liaison reports from various town departments.

• Citizen Speak – public comment session
• Ollie's Law – Kennel Regulations law presentation by Town Clerk KC Kato
• Department of Public Works/Board of Public Works STM articles presented by Director Dave Cohen
• Approval of minutes for August 6, 13, and 20, 2025
• Liaison reports from Schools, Planning, Library, BOH, DPW, MLP, FMD, CPC, Recreation, NRC, HR, Housing Development Corp/Authority, COA, Select Board, and PBC

The committee adopted the Ollie’s Law bylaw amendments that expand kennel licensing, add new fines, and require injury reporting. It also approved a $1.2 million replacement plan for the recycling‑derived fuel baler, using $800,000 from the Baler and Compactor Stabilization Fund and $400,000 of cash capital. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions.

• Approved Ollie’s Law bylaw amendments expanding kennel licensing and adding fine structure
• Approved $800,000 from the Baler and Compactor Stabilization Fund plus $400,000 cash for RDF baler replacement (total $1.2 M)
• Approved minutes from August 6, 13, and 20, 2025 (procedural)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:53 p.m.

School Committee

The Wellesley School Committee will discuss the opening of the 2025-26 school year, including new staff hiring, orientation, and student enrollment. They will also vote on the appointment of the Superintendent to the ACCEPT Board of Directors and consider updates on performing arts stipends and team rooms. Public comment is accepted via email before the meeting.

• Opening of School Report: new staff hiring, orientation, all-staff kickoff, and student enrollment update
• Vote on appointment of Superintendent to ACCEPT Board of Directors
• Discussion on Performing Arts Stipend Updates
• Discussion on Update on Team Rooms
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of 7/16 and 8/12, accept Q4 memo, and Kiwanis Gift

The committee approved the minutes from the July 16 and August 12 meetings and adopted the ACCEPT Q4 memo. The July 16 minutes passed unanimously (5‑0). The August 12 minutes passed with four votes in favor and one abstention (4‑0, 1 abstention). The ACCEPT Q4 memo was adopted unanimously (5‑0). No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved ACCEPT Q4 memo (5‑0)

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will meet to review updates on the Town Hall renovation, Warren Building HVAC, and DPW RDF Admin projects. The agenda includes reviewing change orders and amendments for furniture and swing space rentals.

• Town Hall Renovation: Project, HVAC, and Vault updates
• Warren Building HVAC: Change Order #02 and Wayne Amendment #05
• Warren Building HVAC: CORT Amendment #03 for furniture rental
• DPW RDF Admin: Project update and DRB recommendations
• PBC Administrative Business: Review of minutes and invoices

The Permanent Building Committee approved Tower’s Change Order #02 for $167,031.60 to address HVAC roof slab issues. It also approved Wayne Amendment #05 ($13,949.39) and CORT Amendment #03 ($2,816.05) for rental costs. The committee ratified the August 14 meeting minutes and accepted presented invoices.

• Approved Tower Change Order #02 for $167,031.60 (vote 5‑0)
• Approved Wayne Amendment #05 for $13,949.39 (vote 5‑0)
• Approved CORT Amendment #03 for $2,816.05 (vote 5‑0)
• Approved August 14, 2025 PBC meeting minutes (vote 4‑0, MK abstained)
• Approved invoices as presented (vote 5‑0)

Wetlands Protection Committee

The Wetlands Protection Committee will consider numerous wetland permit applications, including new and continued notices of intent and orders of conditions. A major item involves razing and reconstructing a home at 37 Ravine Rd, relocating a stream, and removing 39 trees. Several applications are continued to the next meeting at the applicant's request.

• 37 Ravine Rd: raze and reconstruct home, relocate stream, remove 39 trees within Buffer Zone and 25-ft No-Disturbance Zone
• 93 Grove St (Fuller Brook Park): remove green ash trees afflicted with emerald ash borer within Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone
• 300 Wellesley Av (Wellesley Country Club): tree removal and mitigation within Buffer Zones and Riverfront Areas
• 140 Great Plain Av (Longfellow Wellesley Tennis & Health Club): remove pools, decks, ramps, and structures partly within Buffer Zone to BVW
• 54 and 60 Croton St (Squirrel Rd): remove 3 trees and install 30-lf guardrail on Scenic Road within Buffer Zone to BVW and Indian Springs Brook

The Wetlands Protection Committee waived the monetary penalty for a mowing violation at 30 Redwing Rd and ordered the property owner to install boundary signs (5‑0). It directed the owner of 33 Upson Rd to file a notice of intent by Sept 4. The committee postponed an enforcement order for 140 Bristol Rd until after the property sale. It delegated signature authority to Wetlands Administrator Julie Meyer (5‑0) and approved mitigation conditions for 54/60 Croton St (5‑0). The hearing for 140 Great Plain Ave was closed and an order of conditions was issued (5‑0). Several other items were continued to the Sept 18 meeting.

• Waived fine for 30 Redwing Rd, require signage (5‑0)
• Directed 33 Upson Rd owner to submit notice of intent by Sept 4
• Delayed enforcement order for 140 Bristol Rd until after closing
• Delegated WPC signature authority to Julie Meyer (5‑0)
• Approved mitigation condition for 54 and 60 Croton St (5‑0)
• Closed hearing and issued order of conditions for 140 Great Plain Ave (5‑0)
• Continued 679 Worcester St application to Sept 18
• Continued 300 Wellesley Ave compliance review to Sept 18

Historical Commission

The Wellesley Historical Commission will consider extending demolition delay periods and additional preservation mechanisms. It will also review preservation incentives, the current waiver process, potential stakeholder groups, and future design guidelines for architectural styles. The meeting includes a citizen speak segment and approval of prior minutes.

• Discuss Demo Delay Extension and other preservation tools
• Discuss Preservation Incentives
• Discuss the current Waiver process
• Discuss potential stakeholder groups
• Discuss Wellesley’s architectural styles and future design guidelines

The Historical Commission Bylaw Review Subcommittee approved the July 29, 2025 minutes. It scheduled its next meeting for Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM via Zoom. The committee also assigned follow‑up tasks, including discussing the Taylor Block case at the full commission meeting on October 14, 2025.

• Approved July 29, 2025 minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Scheduled next subcommittee meeting for Sep 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM via Zoom
• Set action to discuss Taylor Block case at full Historical Commission meeting on Oct 14, 2025

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will discuss FY25 fiscal year-end results with the Executive Director and Assistant Finance Director, followed by an overview from the Town Moderator on committee expectations. The Committee will also review and potentially adopt several policies, including Public Participation and Code of Conduct, and approve minutes from June 25, 2025. Liaison reports from various town boards and departments will be heard.

• FY25 Results – Advisory questions with Meghan Jop and Tiana Moreau
• Mark Kaplan, Moderator – Advisory expectations and overview
• Policies and Procedures review: Public Participation Policy, Code of Conduct, Meeting Policy, Minutes Policy
• Minutes approval for June 25, 2025
• Liaison reports from Schools, Planning, Library, BOH, DPW, MLP, FMD, CPC, Recreation, NRC, HR, Housing Development Corp, COA, Select Board, PBC

The committee adopted four new policies—Public Comment, Code of Conduct, Meeting and Minutes—each approved by voice vote. The Code of Conduct passed 12‑1. The June 25, 2025 minutes were also approved 5‑1 with seven abstentions. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

• Approved Advisory Public Comment policy (voice vote 13‑0)
• Approved Advisory Code of Conduct (voice vote 12‑1)
• Approved Advisory Meeting policy (voice vote 13‑0)
• Approved Advisory Minutes policy (voice vote 13‑0)
• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (show of hands 5‑1, 7 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote 13‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review and vote on the warrant for a Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025. The board will also consider the ratification of the Finance Director's contract and appointments for the Council on Aging and Kepes Panel Committee.

• Vote on expanding operating hours for Village Coffee House at Babson College
• Discussion and vote on the Special Town Meeting Warrant, including articles for RDF Administration Building construction and MBTA ADA ramps
• Discussion of 'Ollie’s Law' regarding kennel regulation bylaw modifications
• Vote on the ratification of the Finance Director contract
• Appointments for the Council on Aging and Kepes Panel Committee

The Board entered executive session to discuss Finance Director negotiations (5-0). It approved extending Village Coffee House hours at Babson College (5-0) and adopted the amended Special Town Meeting warrant (5-0). The Board also approved a new slate of Council on Aging members—Timothy Fulham, Barbara Searle, Margaret Lyon, and Bernard Horan—by a 3-2 vote.

• Entered executive session for Finance Director negotiations (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda to extend Village Coffee House hours (5-0)
• Approved amended Special Town Meeting warrant (5-0)
• Approved Council on Aging slate of four members (3-2)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will vote on the admission of five new members and review the investment policy. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss litigation and a petition for accidental death benefits for Lamars Hughes.

• Vote on new members: Julianne Cox, Jennifer Eures, Sean Hannigan, Gustavo Romero, and Meghan Stagnone
• Executive session regarding ongoing and potential litigation
• Petition for accidental death benefits for Lamars Hughes
• Review of Investment Policy
• Approval of warrants and cash books

The Wellesley Retirement Board approved the July 29, 2025 meeting minutes and appointed five new members. It approved three warrants, including a $1,429,289.11 payout for annuities and pensions. The board also moved to an executive session (4‑0) and adjourned at 10:32 am.

• Moved to executive session to discuss accidental death benefits (vote 4‑0)
• Approved July 29, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Appointed five new members to the retirement system
• Approved Warrant #202514 for $57,889.59 (vote unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #202515 for $110,725.45 (vote unanimous)
• Approved Warrant #20250829 for $1,429,289.11 (vote unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (vote unanimous)

Affordable Housing Trust (formerly WHDC)

The Wellesley Housing Development Corporation (WHDC) will meet to discuss and vote on minutes, review committee appointments, and deliberate on the 49 Walnut Street and Lower Falls (Haynes Property) development. Key topics include the status of the Affordable Housing Trust implementation, including an Attorney General letter, special legislation, a draft Declaration of Trust, and a 3-5 year action plan. The board will also discuss the FY26 work plan covering Housing Authority liaison, Barton Road, Morton Circle, the Small Repair Grant Program, 156 Weston Road, and broader affordable housing activity in Wellesley.

• Discuss 49 Walnut Street and Lower Falls (Haynes Property) development
• Update on Attorney General letter regarding Affordable Housing Trust
• Review draft Declaration of Trust for the Trust
• Discuss 3-5 year Action Plan for the Trust
• FY26 Work Plan items: Barton Road, Morton Circle, 156 Weston Road, Small Repair Grant Program

The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from August 1, July 3 and June 18, 2025. Members agreed to reformat the volunteer applicant list to PDF, have staff follow up with applicants, and prepare a response summary before the next meeting. The small repair grant program was tabled for consideration at the September meeting.

• Approved August 1, July 3 and June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to reformat volunteer list to PDF and staff to follow up with applicants
• Decided to prepare a summary of volunteer responses before next meeting
• Tabled small repair grant program for next meeting

Select Board

The Wellesley Select Board Policy Subcommittee will discuss and vote on minutes from prior meetings, then review a draft Encroachment Policy, a proposed new Capital Planning Process, and the FY26 Work Plan. These items are under discussion only; no final votes are scheduled on the policies themselves.

• Vote on minutes of May 8, 2025 and June 5, 2025
• Discussion of draft Encroachment Policy
• Discussion of draft new Capital Planning Process
• Discussion of FY26 Work Plan
• Setting next meeting date, time, and topics

The subcommittee decided to hold the review and vote on the May 8 and June 5, 2025 minutes until the next meeting. It set the next Policy Subcommittee meeting for September 25, 2025. Assistant Executive Director Corey Testa was assigned to record the minutes.

• Postponed vote on May 8 and June 5, 2025 minutes to next meeting
• Scheduled next Policy Subcommittee meeting for September 25, 2025
• Assigned Assistant Executive Director Corey Testa to take meeting minutes

Wellesley Housing Authority

The Wellesley Housing Authority board will discuss and vote on a management agreement with Cambridge Housing Authority. They will also review the 32% lease addendum and consider the Town Meeting article for CH 40R funds. Additional items include updates on capital projects, a smoking policy review, and reports on finances and maintenance.

• Management Agreement with Cambridge Housing Authority – discussion and vote
• Approval of 32% Lease Addendum
• Town Meeting Article – CH 40R Funds
• Certification of Substantial Completion #324113 for Barton Road sidewalks
• Smoking Policy review

Council on Aging

The Wellesley Council on Aging will discuss the results of interviews for board positions and hold a vote on them. This special board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. and will be conducted remotely with live streaming on local cable and the town website.

• Vote on interview results for board positions

The board voted unanimously to recommend Timothy Fulham, Bernard Horan, Margaret Lyne, and Joyce Wadlington for appointment to the Council on Aging. The motion passed with a 9‑yes, 0‑no roll‑call vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Recommended Timothy Fulham, Bernard Horan, Margaret Lyne, and Joyce Wadlington to the COA Board – approved unanimously (9 Yes, 0 No)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – approved unanimously (9 Yes, 0 No)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hear requests for construction permits at 169 Great Plain Avenue and 110 Worcester Street, as well as sign permits for businesses on Grove Street and Washington Street. The meeting will be held online and broadcast on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon channel 39.

• Review of major construction at 169 Great Plain Avenue
• Sign permit for Truly's Catering at 35 Grove Street
• Special sign permit for Wellesley History & Exhibit Center at 323 Washington Street
• Minor construction for exterior entrance improvements at 110 Worcester Street
• Continued review of case DRB-25-37 from July 30, 2025

The board accepted four applications—169 Great Plain Avenue, 35 Grove Street, 323 Washington Street, and 110 Worcester Street—each with specific design or code recommendations. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted DRB-25-37 M (169 Great Plain Avenue) with window and façade recommendations (3-0)
• Accepted DRB-25-39 S (35 Grove Street) sign permit as presented (3-0)
• Accepted DRB-25-40 S (323 Washington Street) special sign permit with granite base recommendation (3-0)
• Accepted DRB-25-41 M (110 Worcester Street) minor construction with ADA and color recommendations (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Climate Action Committee

The Wellesley Climate Action Committee will vote on its Fiscal Year 2026 work plan, which includes projects for municipal buildings, solar initiatives, and community outreach. The meeting also includes a vote to reorganize the committee's leadership structure.

• Vote on FY26 Work Plan
• Vote to Reorganize (Chair and Vice Chair)
• Review and Vote Draft Minutes
• Discuss Testimony to ZBA on Babson College project
• Confirm Schedule for FY26 Meetings

The committee approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes and elected Lise Olney as chair and Mary Gard as vice chair, both unanimously. It postponed the secretary vote, approved Olney’s testimony at the ZBA hearing, and unanimously adopted the FY26 work plan. The group also set a monthly meeting schedule for the coming year.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Lise Olney as CAC chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mary Gard as CAC vice chair (unanimous)
• Postponed vote for CAC secretary until next meeting
• Approved Lise Olney to testify at ZBA hearing (unanimous)
• Approved CAC FY26 Work Plan (unanimous)
• Set CAC FY26 meetings for first Friday of each month at 8 a.m.

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board will vote on a Merit Matrix and discuss a proposed FY27 cost-of-living increase. Additional actions include reclassification of the Youth Director position, vacation variances for DPW, and a working out of classification request for the Council on Aging. The board will also review policies, discuss a retreat and handbook updates, and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Vote on Merit Matrix
• FY27 Cost of living increase
• Reclassification – Youth Director
• Working out of Classification request – COA
• Vacation variance (x2) – DPW

The board unanimously approved a temporary pay increase for Assistant Director Kathy Savage, reclassified the Youth Director position from Job Group 10 to Job Group 12, granted additional vacation weeks to DPW engineers David Hickey (5 weeks) and Robert Cavanaugh (3 weeks), and adopted the FY25 merit matrix option 1A along with performance awards. It also approved the minutes of prior meetings and adjourned.

• Approved temporary pay increase for Assistant Director Kathy Savage to $86,503.32 retroactive Apr 28 2025 and $95,878.64 retroactive Jul 1 2025 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved reclassification of Youth Director position from Job Group 10 to Job Group 12 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved granting an additional week of vacation for Town Engineer David Hickey, total 5 weeks for FY26 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved granting an additional week of vacation for Robert Cavanaugh, total 3 weeks for FY26 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved performance award: one week additional pay $1,682.69 for Maureen Selvidge (unanimous roll call)
• Approved performance award: one week additional pay $1,456.15 for Jen Glover (unanimous roll call)
• Approved FY25 merit matrix option 1A (unanimous roll call)
• Approved minutes of the June 5 2025 meeting (unanimous roll call; Shawn Baker abstained)

Advisory Committee