Town of Wellesley, MA

06/12/2026

Wellesley's drought status is now at Level 2 - Significant Drought. Effective immediately, the DPW is asking all residents and businesses to follow mandatory outdoor watering restrictions.

Wellesley's drought status is now at Level 2- Significant Drought, as determined by the Massachusetts Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. This is due to ongoing dry temperatures and

06/11/2026

More Shave the Peak days ahead! With high temperatures expected in the coming days, the WMLP is again asking customers to minimize electric use during peak use hours of 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

More shave the peak days ahead! With high temperatures expected in the coming days,  the Wellesley Municipal Light Plant (WMLP) is again asking customers to minimize electric use , especially dur

06/11/2026

📢Update: The gas leak on Linden Street has been resolved. Expect traffic delays in the area.

Update: The gas leak on Linden Street has been resolved. There are some traffic delays that remain in the area.

06/11/2026

📢Update: The gas leak on Linden Street has been resolved. Expect traffic delays in the area.

06/10/2026

That’s a wrap on our annual Rules of the Ride event! 🚲 Middle Schoolers learned how to navigate roads safely and confidently on their wheels. Huge thanks to all the students who brought their A-game, as well as to Wellesley Police Department and MassBike 👏
🌟 See you next year. Keep riding safely! 🚴🏻

06/10/2026

The MBTA is adjusting commuter rail schedules to accommodate 2026 FIFA World Cup game days. These changes will impact the Framingham/Worcester Line in Wellesley.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is adjusting commuter rail schedules in preparation for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The

06/10/2026

Join us for our annual Flag Day event on Sunday, June 14, at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery (148 Brook Street).

Have a worn flag that needs to be retired? You can drop off no longer usable flags at any of the following town locations this week:

📍Town Hall West Lobby (525 Washington Street)
📍Council on Aging Entrance (500 Washington Street)
📍Recycling & Disposal Facility (RDF) (At the clothing & textiles recycling area)

📅 Drop-off Deadline: To allow our teams time for collection, please ensure all flags are dropped off by Thursday, June 11.

06/09/2026

The Wellesley Select Board and the Town of Wellesley filed a Complaint in Norfolk County Superior Court in connection with the proposal to develop 40 Oakland Street under the Affordable Homes Act (AHA).

Earlier today, the Wellesley Select Board and the Town of Wellesley filed a Complaint in Norfolk County Superior Court against the Commonwealth’s Executive Office for Administration and Finance, Divis

06/09/2026

Wellesley will hold its annual Flag Day event on June 14 at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Wellesley will hold its annual Flag Day event on Sunday, June 14 at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery (148 Brook Street). This is an annual ceremony to retire and appropriately dispose of worn and tatt

06/08/2026

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