Planning Board

WELLESLEY — June 15, 2026 — Wellesley Planning Board hears preliminary pitch for 15-unit condo project on Route 9, raises math and land-ownership concerns. At the June 15 Zoom meeting, attended by only Chair Marc Charney, Vice Chair Thomas Taylor, and Member James Roberti, applicant Dean Barron presented plans to

WELLESLEY — May 4, 2026 — Wellesley Planning Board approves 31 Old Farm Road and advances $50,000 Lower Falls study. Meeting May 4 with Vice Chair Thomas Taylor absent, the four-member board unanimously approved LHR-26-02 after Interim Planning Director Brad Downey said town counsel found no added ADU

WELLESLEY — March 23, 2026 — Wellesley Planning Board rejects Design Review waiver as residents push to eliminate RIO zoning. The board voted 3-2 on March 23 against waiving Design Review Board review for a Large House Review at 31 Old Farm Road, with members Jim Roberti, Patty Mallett and Tom

WELLESLEY — February 9, 2026 — Wellesley Planning Board endorses floodplain bylaw fix but delays RIO zoning article amid Town Counsel concerns. The board voted 5-0 on Monday to support a minor amendment to Section 3.7 conforming the town's floodplain bylaw to the 2020 state model, adding recreational

WELLESLEY — January 12, 2026 — Wellesley Planning Board appoints Brad Downey interim planning director in unanimous vote. The board voted 5-0 on Jan. 12 to promote Downey retroactive to Jan. 2, after Chair Marc Charney cited the previous director's departure and a second staff vacancy. Member Jim Roberti