This page was updated June 2024.

The Wellesley Select Board is the town’s chief executive board and is made up of five elected residents. The all-volunteer Board is tasked with overseeing all matters affecting the interest and welfare of the community. Members serve 3-year staggered terms staggered terms, and are elected during the annual March town election.

The Select Board typically meets on Tuesdays to discuss town regulations and policies; long-term planning; civic and business matters; and more. For example, during a July 2023 meeting, the Select Board discussed how the town, following recent departures of its Human Resources director and assistant director, should rethink how that department will operate in a job market where it’s become increasingly difficult for the municipality to hire and retain employees.

In-person weekly meetings in the past have taken place at Wellesley Town Hall, however, that space is unavailable throughout 2023-24 due to the Town Hall construction project. Recent meeting space has been at the Tolles-Parsons Center, 500 Washington St. The public may attend meetings in-person, or by Zoom. Wellesley Town Meetings calendar here.

Select Board members rotate on holding monthly office hours. They can be reached via email at sel@wellesleyma.gov, or individually.

2024 election in brief

The Wellesley Select Board experienced a shakeup during the annual Town Election on March 5, 2024.

Two candidates—Colette Aufranc and Ann-Mara Lanza—were up for re-election, and challengers vied for their spots on the 5-member board.

Marjorie Freiman (who has been a Select Board member in the past) and Odessa Sanchez threw their hats into the ring. So four candidates competed for two spots, making for a lively race.

After the votes were tallied, Wellesley voters re-elected Colette Aufranc and welcomed back Marjorie Freiman.

Due to staggered terms, the other three Select Board members remained in office. Lise Olney’s term is up in March 2025, and Beth Sullivan Woods and Tom Ulfelder are slated to serve until March 2026.