This page was updated March 2026.
The Wellesley Planning Board is a government body that is responsible for making short- and long-term decisions related to land use in the Town of Wellesley. The six elected board members are responsible for the planning, preservation, and protection of parks, ponds, wetlands, and the town’s watershed area. (The Planning Department supports the Planning Board, along with multiple other boards and committees).
In its mission statement, the Planning Board is tasked with “preserving and enhancing Wellesley’s quality of life by fostering a diverse housing stock, multi-modal transportation options, valuable natural resources, resilient infrastructure, and a thriving local economy. The Planning Board achieves these goals through the creation and implementation of Zoning Bylaws, policies, long-term planning, and by promoting citizen participation in the planning process.”
2026-2030 Planning Board elected members
Marc Charney, chair—term expires 2027
Thomas Taylor, vice chair—term expires 2030
Patricia Mallett, secretary—term expires 2029
Edward Chazen—term expires 2031
James Roberti—term expires 2028
Vacant, associate member
