Save the date: Wellesley workshop on 45-acre MassBay property’s future set for Dec. 8

The town of Wellesley has scheduled a public workshop for Monday, Dec. 8 (6:30-9:30 pm) at the high school cafeteria focused on the future of 45 acres of MassBay Community College property—5 acres of parking lot and 40 of forest abutting Centennial Reservation.

The state has deemed the MassBay property as surplus and ripe for redevelopment under its Affordable Homes Act; MassBay stands to benefit from the sale of the property, which could partially fund campus upgrades, such as new cybersecurity and recreation facilities.

The in-person-only meeting will include briefings on the state program and the site, and seek public input on housing needs and design preferences. The town is working with three consulting firms on the effort, and seeks to provide the state with input ahead of the Commonwealth issuing a request for proposals to developers next year.

Related:

• State and MassBay land sale forum in Wellesley draws another standing-room only crowd (10/13/25)
• Sen. Creem, Rep. Peisch update Wellesley Select Board on MassBay Plans (10/9/25)
• Wellesley boards debrief and debrief on MassBay redevelopment plans (10/3/25)
• MassBay forum in Wellesley sparks calls to balance housing, environmental needs (9/28/25)
• Emotions run high at Wellesley board meeting over future housing on MassBay land (9/17/25)