Earlier this week, Town Planning Director, Michael Zehner wrote an open letter to all Town Residents, Business Owners, Commercial/Residential Developers, and Land Use Attorneys with regard to the Board’s initiative to re-codify the Zoning Bylaw of the Town of Wellesley, Massachusetts. By way of background, at this most recent past Annual Town meeting, the Planning Board announced that it would be “initiating a collaborative approach to re-codification” and “will be establishing a subcommittee” to recommend “the course of action [by which re-codification will be pursued] and changes to re-codify the Bylaw.”
The Planning Director and … (1 comments)
wellesley ma: Adopt a Fire Hydrant in Wellesley MA!
- 02/05/14 11:42 PM
The Wellesley, Massachusetts Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Wellesley Fire-Rescue Department are asking local residents to assist in clearing fire hydrants of snow in their neighborhood. According to the DPW, there are over 1,400 hydrants in Wellesley and each one is potentially vital in the event of an emergency. Local residents are being asked to "adopt" a fire hydrant this year. By visiting the DPW website, adopting a hydrant is as simple as 4 easy steps: 1. Click the link below to visit the Adopt a Hydrant map. This is a new system, so residents who participated … (0 comments)
The Wellesley Massachusetts Health Department is advising all students, parents and town residents that it is not too late to get your flu shot this season. To that end, the Wellesley Health Department is offering a free Flu Vaccine Clinic, for students, parents and staff of the Wellesley Public Schools, as well as the general community.
The clinic will be held at Wellesley Health Department:
WHEN: Wednesday, February 5, 2014 WHERE: Wellesley Health Department Annie F. Warren Recreation and Health Building 90 Washington Street (Route 16), 2nd Floor TIME: 11:30 … (0 comments)
The Wellesley, Massachusetts Health Department ("WHD") has sent out an alert to all residents that mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus ("WNV") have been found in the town. Local media reports have also reported that two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with (and are recovering from) WNV. Personnel at the WHD are urging local residents and visitors alike to be extra vigilant in the prevention of bites by using insect repellents according to the recommended guidelines and covering up exposed skin when … (1 comments)
On Tuesday, September 4, 2012, the Town of Wellesley was named by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the first Green Power Community in Massachusetts, and the second in all of New England at a ceremony at Wellesley's Town Hall.
For the Town to be designated as a Green Power Community, at least 3% of the community-wide electricity use must be "green power" --- electricity generated from renewable resources such as wind, solar, geothermal, biogas and low-impact hydropower. Wellesley's current community "green … (3 comments)
wellesley ma: Affordable Homes Do Exist in Wellesley MA - Move Right In to 75 Manor Ave
- 04/14/11 02:58 AM
Introducing 75 Manor Avenue in Wellesley MA. Situated on the town line with Weston, 75 Manor Avenue features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including a master suite with bath and separate shower. Conveniently located close to the Mass Pike, Rtes 9, 30 and 20 and I-95/128 as well as Wellesley Center, this home sits on a conforming 10,000 sq. ft corner lot and has been impeccably maintained. Totally renovated in 1999/2000, there is literally nothing for you to do but move in! Very attractively priced at $699,500. Call Joyce Creigher at 617-517-5427 or Martin Kalisker at 781-694-3513 for a private showing. … (0 comments)
wellesley ma: Halloween Wishes From Wellesley MA
- 10/31/10 10:01 AM
It's amazing how much Halloween has become part of our American culture and even though many of us have long-outgrown the days of tricks and treats, we still get caught up in the "spirit" of the holiday.
Case in point - My wife saw this on her way to work on Friday
Recently, MA passed legislation banning texting while driving. Here's someone else's Halloween version:
With all of the rain that we've had in Eastern Massachusetts of late, there hasn't been much to celebrate - unless you work for one of those companies that pumps out basements. But somehow through the overcast skies, I did find a ray of sunshine in town. Singh's Cafe, located at 312 Washington Street in Wellesley Hills is reason enough to get into the car to brave the elements. Now, I'm not going to try to be a restaurant critic, but I do feel that I have some qualifications to evaluate the quality … (0 comments)
The other day I was driving around with some clients who are racing to beat the clock and get a new home under agreement by April 30 to take advantage of the first time homebuyer's tax credit. As we were talking, the subject of Wellesley came up. For those of you familiar with our great town, we boast some of the highest rates for quality of life in the Commonwealth, and certainly amongst towns in the Metrowest area (See what goes into "quality of life" assessments here.) Now, I don't have any statistics … (0 comments)
Heritage Day is a celebration of cultural diversity organized by Wellesley High School Students to develop self-esteem and promote civic responsibility through the use of the performing, educational and cultural arts. Supported by the entire community of Wellesley, the Annual Heritage Day Celebration benefits students enrolled in the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity(METCO) in Wellesley. Residents of Wellesely and neighboring towns will be joining together with local METCO students and their classmates to become United in Diversity on Saturday March 27. Local vendors, supporters and businesses will be … (0 comments)
wellesley ma: Wellesley MA Flu Vacination Clinic Set for December 23, 2009
- 12/09/09 07:37 AM
Just in the nick of time as flu season goes into the peak winter months, more flu vaccine has been delivered to Wellesley! Get in line early, as there are limited quantities. As has been the case in neighboring towns, people from all over the Commonwealth and New Hampshire are likely to look for a place in line - if you are a Wellesley resident, take your place in line before someone else does!
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wellesley ma: Town of Wellesley Posts Sunday Leaf Disposal Schedule
- 10/17/09 06:41 AM
Per the Wellesley DPW, the Recycling and Disposal Facility (RDF) will be open for six Sundays during the busy fall leaf season as follows: October 25, 2009 November 1, 2009 November 8, 2009 November 15, 2009 November 22, 2009 November 29, 2009
SUNDAY HOURS OF OPERATION: 11 am to 3 pm All contaminants should be removed before disposing leaves in the Grass and Leaf disposal area. Plastic bags, plant pots and other non-compostable material are common contaminates. Brush, bushes, tree wood must be disposed of in the Brush disposal area, which is separate … (0 comments)
As of February 28, 2009, there were 142 single family listings in Wellesley on the Multiple Listing Service (MLSPin). With spring hardly upon us, there has been a 33% addition to the single family home inventory during the past month. Unfortunately, the market statistics, including sales, listings under agreement and market absorption are all tell-tale signs that now is not a great time to list your home for sale in Wellesley (however it is a great time to buy.) "Small is the new black" as the Boston Globe was quoted recently. Wellesley's excess inventory, combined with comparable properties … (1 comments)
wellesley ma: Wellesley Massachusetts Market Update for January 2009
- 02/09/09 07:30 AM
As of January 31, 2009, there were 108 single family listings in Wellesley on the Multiple Listing Service (MLSPin). A marked slowdown in the sale and a moderate rate of new listing of single family homes in Wellesley signals some tough times to come, but plenty of opportunities for buyers. As discussed below, average sales prices have gone down, whereas average listing prices have increased. This "upside down" pattern is a sign of increasing market absorption rates and a call to sellers to rethink their pricing strategy with their existing broker or to relist with someone taking a more … (0 comments)
1) 7:30 P. M. Citizen Speak2) 7:35 P. M. Executive Director's Update Approval of 1/28/09 Minutes 3) 7:45 P. M. Town-Wide Financial Plan4) 8:30 P. M. Senior Center5) 9:15 P. M. High School Traffic Study Old Business/ New Business Wellesley High School Building Committee 27 Washington Street … (0 comments)
As of December 31, 2008, there were 103 single family listings in Wellesley on the Multiple Listing Service (MLSPin). Year to date sales figures show a 19.8% decline in sales volume, however average sales prices are up 7.94% compared to 2007. Based on market absorption rates (see below), the market for single family homes in Wellesley should realize significant price pressure from buyers during 2009. This is further evidenced in the current average list prices for single family homes in Wellesley. In order for these homes to be sold in the shortest time possible, and in order … (0 comments)
wellesley ma: Amazing revelation - Is it really is a buyer's market???
- 12/07/08 11:21 PM
Along with last week's (surprising) news that the United States has been in a recession since....DECEMBER 2007, comes even more shocking news that it is a buyer's market in Metrowest Boston. For those of you who recently were educated on market absorption rates (click here to read blog post), the following table shows the current market absorption for towns in our service area just outside of Boston.
Ah, but do these statistics mean anything? A closer look will tell. What are the price ranges for single family homes in these towns? Could it be that some single family homes … (7 comments)
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