Wellesley meeting roundup: Weston & Sampson recommended for Municipal Way study; water main, solar, and budget items on recent agendas

A town evaluation committee unanimously recommended Weston & Sampson for a feasibility study contract at Municipal Way, the only confirmed decision among a busy two-week stretch of Wellesley board and committee meetings. Most other meetings were held on published agendas for which official minutes have not yet been released, so outcomes are not yet part of the public record.

Facilities study contract recommended

On June 25, the Submission Evaluation Committee interviewed three architectural and engineering firms to conduct a feasibility study for Municipal Way. The committee voted unanimously to recommend Weston & Sampson for contract negotiations. Members also approved June 11 meeting minutes unanimously. The recommendation now moves to contract negotiation; final award was not recorded in the available summary.

Water main rehabilitation contract on agenda

The Board of Public Works met June 24 with an agenda to award Contract #26C-470-1786 for water main rehabilitation on Edgemoor Avenue and Eaton Court. The meeting included a citizen speak period. Minutes have not yet been published, so the award outcome is not confirmed.

Solar project budget and tax advisory contract discussed

Two committees addressed town solar installations. On June 25, the Permanent Building Committee's agenda included a project update and budget review for the Hardy and Hunnewell School Solar Project, plus an update on the DPW RDF Administration Building. On June 29, the Climate Action Committee was scheduled to discuss and vote on a contract for tax advisory services to support Investment Tax Credit filings for rooftop solar at Hardy School, Hunnewell School, and the Recycling and Disposal Facility. Neither meeting's minutes have been published.

Transit budget and route redesign on MWRTA agenda

The MWRTA Advisory Board met June 23 with votes scheduled on the FY27 final budget and a fixed route network redesign. The agenda also included discussion and possible approval of the administrator's FY26 optional performance bonus and FY27 goals, plus an executive session on pending litigation. Outcomes are not yet recorded.

Select Board policy discussions and retreat

The Select Board Policy Subcommittee held its third round of discussions June 25 on a draft Abutter Lot Sale Program and a draft policy on denial of permits for unpaid taxes, with a first discussion of a draft Indemnification Policy. On June 30, the full Select Board held a working retreat to review FY26 performance and develop a draft FY27 workplan. On July 1, the board's agenda included a vote on Campana Funds for summer interns and an executive session for negotiations with AFSCME Local 49 (Custodian Union), Local 335 Production and Supervisors Units (DPW), Wellesley Free Library Staff and Supervisor Associations, and the Police Patrolmen's Association.

Advisory Committee set to approve FY26 year-end transfers

The Advisory Committee met June 30 with FY26 year-end transfer approvals on the agenda, along with liaison reports from town boards and departments and a citizen speak period at 6:30 p.m.

Other meetings

• **Board of Library Trustees** (June 23): Agenda included Hills interior renovation update, parking lot closures, plaque wording request from WFL Foundation, signage request from Friends of the WFL, and a League of Women Voters table request.
• **Natural Resources Commission** (June 24): Agenda included food truck and waste handling at Morses Pond Beach, approval of the town's land conservation plan, and North 40 Fire Station project updates.
• **Board of Health** (June 25): Vote scheduled on an HRS contract; summer camp reviews and pool/beach inspection updates also on agenda.
• **Council on Aging** (June 25): Search Subcommittee for Director of Senior Services scheduled to vote to disband.
• **Planning Board** (June 29): Continued public hearings on Inclusionary Zoning and Lower Falls Village Commercial District Special Permits for 26 Washington Street; presentation on 136 Washington Street.
• **Retirement Board** (June 30): Agenda included investment consulting RFP, investment policy draft, insurance review, litigation update (Pension Technologies Group vs. HR Mecca), and approval of 6 new retirees and 8 new members.
• **School Committee** (July 1): Executive session scheduled for Superintendent contract negotiations; consent agenda included gifts, donations, and May 13 minutes.

Coming up

• **July 7 — Historic District Commission**: Public hearing on application HDC-26-05 at 58 Cottage Street for window replacement and driveway expansion; FY2027 reorganization.
• **July 8 — Climate Action Committee**: Retreat to adopt FY27 work plan, vote on reorganization and code of conduct.
• **July 8 — Design Review Board**: Sign permits at 112 Worcester Street and 287 Linden Street (Cross Insurance); construction and retaining wall projects by Boylston Properties at 36 & 40 Washington Street.
• **July 9 — Zoning Board of Appeals**: Continued hearing on Dana Hall tennis courts at 45 Dana Road; Wellesley College minor modification at 106 Central Street.
• **July 13 — Historical Commission**: Preservation determinations for 22 Standish Road and 53 Hunnewell Street; delay period reduction for 14 Heckle Street.
• **July 16 — Zoning Board of Appeals**: 11 zoning appeals including 951 Worcester Street (Dunkin) and 180 Linden Street (Sit Still).

Earlier weeks

• week of 2026-06-29 — Weston & Sampson Tapped for Municipal Way Study in Lone Decided Vote; Budgets and Permits on Recent Agendas

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