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Wellesley government news_ $500k federal grant for tree canopy & more; Retirement system rate of return is tops; General Bylaw Review Committee members sought
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (288+ words) The latest Wellesley town government news: " " U. S. Rep. Katherine Clark paid a visit to Wellesley Town Hall on Monday to present a giant check for $500k to the town for a grant designed to improve the area's tree canopy and natural stormwater…...
Advocating for change in the Wellesley Public Schools' approach to antisemitism education
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (147+ words) May 29, 2026 by admin Wellesley needs to educate students on antisemitism and the Holocaust from a younger age. Antisemitism is hatred towards the Jewish community, and there have been multiple incidents in Wellesley and beyond over the past several years. At…...
State extends public comment period regarding 'surplus' Mass Bay property in Wellesley
1+ week, 4+ day ago (353+ words) The state's real estate arm has restarted the public comment period regarding its notice of 40 Oakland St. at Mass Bay Community College being declared surplus for the purpose of building 180 housing units there. In a May 21 letter signed by Division…...
Thoughts about voting in local elections
1+ week, 4+ day ago (119+ words) May 22, 2026 by admin In order to increase voter turnout rates in Wellesley, we need to disseminate more information about the elections. We decided that a free local paper providing the details of upcoming elections would spread this information effectively. Wellesley…...
"This is why I know housing affordability is a problem in Massachusetts"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (34+ words) May 22, 2026 by admin WMS grade 8 students, Luciana Manavella Rosy Barman Yash Capila "Camden Haynes Leonardo Pedrazas Filed Under: Letters to the Editor " 2026 The Swellesley Report Site by Tech-Tamer " Login...
Town of Wellesley challenges state's designation of Mass Bay parking lot & forest as surplus property
2+ week, 5+ day ago (368+ words) Town leaders and counsel finalized the letter following a Special Town Meeting on May 11 designed to give the board advice from the town's elected legislative body and other residents. The message from Special Town Meeting was for the town to…...
Reminder: Wellesley Special Town Meeting on Mass Bay land's future TONIGHT (May 11)
3+ week, 1+ day ago (252+ words) May 11, 2026 by Bob Brown Not that you probably need a reminder given the barrage of messages flying around in recent weeks, but Wellesley is holding a Special Town Meeting tonight (May 11, 7pm at Wellesley High School) so that the Select Board…...
Mass Bay Forest'what's at stake is a "rare, high-functioning land that supports biodiversity"
3+ week, 4+ day ago (261+ words) May 8, 2026 by admin The grassroots effort Save Mass Bay Forest is, at its core, about a simple question: what does it actually mean to save a forest? It does not mean taking a slice of it or surrounding it with…...
To combat litter, we need more trash and recycling bins in our parks
3+ week, 4+ day ago (120+ words) May 8, 2026 by admin People in Wellesley take immense pride in their beautiful and picturesque town; however there is a growing problem in this town'littering. We are writing to every townsperson to take a more active and personal approach to reducing…...
2026 Wellesley Annual Town Meeting attendance by the numbers
3+ week, 5+ day ago (380+ words) We've had increased calls this spring from readers to post Wellesley Town Meeting attendance records, as they want residents to see if their 240 elected representatives30 from each of 8 precinctsare showing up and voting. The Town Clerk's office this week posted the…...