A sampling of Wellesley, Mass., meetings and agenda items for the week of Jan. 5, 2026.
Trails Committee (Jan. 5, 6:30pm, Police station at 485 Washington St)
Spring walk dates; Discussion of possible additional MassBay forest walks; Update on new wall blocking John Schuler path
Select Board (Jan. 6, 6:30pm, town hall and online)
Discuss and Vote Appointment Policy Amendments; Review Draft Warrant for Annual Town Meeting; Executive Session (aka, not public) M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with the Commonwealth regarding the disposition of surplus MassBay Community College land.
School Committee (Jan. 6, 6:30pm, online)
FY’27 Budget Discussion; Discussion: Policy Subcommittee Update ● Middle School Pathways Exploration ● Elementary Transfer Option
Council on Aging special board meeting (Jan. 7, 4pm, Tolles Parsons Center 500 Washington St)
Interview and Vote Director, Senior Services
- Kristine Tilton
- Hollie Lucht
Advisory Committee (Jan. 7, 6:30pm, town hall)
Board of Health – Overview and FY27 Operating and Capital budgets; Wellesley Public School Project Presentation
Design Review Board (Jan. 7, 6:30pm, online)
Signs for Virsa the Punjab, Down Under School of Yoga, D’Arcy Wellness, Mona Dermatology; Projects of significant impact at Wellesley College 592 Washington St. (high-end condos)
Board of Health (Jan. 8, 9am, online)
Community Health Needs Assessment Results: Presentation from Trendline Analysis
Natural Resources Commission (Jan. 8, 7pm, town hall)
Discuss 2025 athletic season at the Hunnewell Track & Field complex with School and DPW • Approve Overbrook Park DPW Water Main Replacement License • Discuss Request for Zoning Article Sponsorship from Mobility Manager • Discuss Encroachment Policy • Annual Town Meeting Updates: Land Conservation/stabilization funds; Director’s Report • Project Updates: Wight Pond • Morses Pond Beach Project, Phillips Park
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