A sampling of Wellesley, Mass., meetings and agenda items for the week of Aug. 17, 2026:
Planning Board (Aug. 17, 6:30pm, online)
Inclusionary Zoning Special Permit—26 Washington Street – Continued from 7/27/26; Vote on STM26 Warrant Articles a. Comprehensive Plan Funding Request b. Transfer of Funds from Professional Services to Other Professional Staff Accounts
Select Board (Aug. 17, 6:30pm, town hall & online)
Fiscal Year 2026 Year End Financial Update; Vote to Open Special Town Meeting Warrant and Set Dates; Discuss and Vote to Join Fire Class Action Lawsuit; Review Public Engagement Plan for North 40; Vote Merit Pay Recommendations o Police Chief o Fire Chief o Assistant Fire Chief; Executive Session · M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3), to conduct strategy with respect to litigation regarding 40 Oakland Street · M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3), to conduct strategy with respect to potential litigation regarding 140 Weston Road · M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3), to conduct strategy with respect to litigation with Albany Road-Wellesley, LLC
Retirement Board (Aug. 18, 9am, town hall)
New members, retirees, and deaths • Approve warrants • Receive cash books and cash reconciliation • Recent PERAC memos • Evaluation of Investment Consulting Service Proposals responses
School Committee (Aug. 18, 10am, online)
Discussion/Vote: Policy JKAA – Time-Out, Seclusion, and Physical Restraint of Students Discussion: ● Policy JJE – Student Fund-Raising Activities ● Policy BCA – Code of Conduct ● Select Board Encroachment Policy; Discussion/Vote: Warrant Articles for Special Town Meeting
Council on Aging Board (Aug. 20, more to come…)
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