Search Services Government Community Directory HomeGovernment Government Agendas & Minutes Access easily searchable meeting agendas and minutes for various boards, commissions, and committees. Boards & Committees Discover information about your local appointed and elected boards and commissions. Meeting Calendar Town Bylaws Zoning Bylaws Town Meeting Animal Control The Animal Control Officer is responsible for managing problems and providing professional care and services for local animals and residents. Assessor's Office The Assessors' Office is responsible for administering Massachusetts property tax laws effectively and equitably and for producing accurate and fair appraisals of all taxable property. Building The Building Department is committed to providing a superior customer experience and ensuring public safety through compliance with all state building/construction, plumbing and electrical laws, and conformance to applicable Town and Zoning Bylaws. Climate Action The Climate Action Committee proposes sustainable energy goals, to reduce Wellesley's greenhouse gas emissions from the municipal, residential, commercial, industrial and institutional sectors. Council on Aging The Council on Aging is a resource for residents over the age of 60. Its mission is to empower individuals to reach their goals; to offer comprehensive programs, services, and assistance that optimize quality of life; and to enable meaningful connections and collaborations that inspire a spirit of community across the generations in our town. Engineering The Engineering Division provides the town with professional engineering, landscape architecture and technical services required to plan, coordinate, develop, design, construct, operate, and maintain town facilities and infrastructure. Facilities Management The Facilities Management Department (FMD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all Wellesley schools and municipal buildings. FMD also provides planning, design and construction oversight for major building projects and provides day-to-day support for the Permanent Building Committee. Finance The Finance Department performs the accounting (accounts payable, payroll, general ledger), auditing, budgeting and financial reporting functions for the Town of Wellesley. Fire Learn about the history of the department, what kinds of equipment they have, and what kind of education and outreach they participate in. Geographic Info. Systems (GIS) The Geographic Information System (GIS), is an organized collection of computer hardware, software, geographic data, and personnel designed to efficiently capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze, and display all forms of geographically referenced information. Health Wellesley Health Department assesses and addresses the needs of the Wellesley community, through regulatory enforcement, communicable disease prevention and surveillance, public health nursing services, social work, and health promotion initiatives, in order to protect and improve the health and quality of life of its residents and work force. Highways The Highway Division is part of the Wellesley Public Works Department and is responsible for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of all town roads and streets, street signs, sidewalks, and all surface and subsurface drainage systems to provide for safe vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Human Resources Our mission is to attract and retain the staff necessary for the Town of Wellesley to function at optimal capacity. Information Technology The Information Technology Department promotes, maintains and supports both current and future software and hardware technologies that improve the efficiency for all departments to better serve the residents of Wellesley. Library The Wellesley Free Library serves as a community gathering place, a cultural destination, and a gateway to ideas for residents of all ages and interests. Through comprehensive collections and innovative spaces, technologies and programs, the Library provides free and convenient access to information both within and beyond our walls. Municipal Light Plant The Wellesley Municipal Light Plant (WMLP) is a Town-owned entity established to provide low cost, safe and reliable electricity to Wellesley residents and businesses. Wellesley has electric rates that are among the lowest in Massachusetts while also providing highly reliable service. The WMLP issues utility bills for electricity, water and sewer each month. Natural Resources (NRC) The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) oversees the use, preservation and protection of the town's parks and conservation areas, serves as tree warden, sets policies for insect control and pesticide use, and protects the town watershed areas. Park & Tree Maintenance The Park and Tree Division is part of the Wellesley Public Works Department and is responsible for the care and upkeep of all of town parkland, conservation land and other open spaces. Parking Clerk The Parking Clerk administers and processes citations issued to motorists found to be in violation of Wellesley parking regulations. Planning The Planning Department provides staff support to a variety of town boards and commissions related to land use. Planning staff also assist residents and developers through permitting processes and engage in long-term planning including research of economic, demographic, and development trends. Police The Wellesley Police Department is primarily responsible for all law enforcement activities within the Town of Wellesley, Massachusetts. Public Works Learn about the recycling and disposal facility, read about news, and find forms and documents. Recreation The Recreation Department provides recreational, educational and leisure opportunities for all Wellesley residents, and also manages the beach and swimming facilities at Morses Pond. Recycling & Disposal View details regarding the recycling and disposal efforts taking place in the community. Retirement Discover information regarding the Wellesley Contributory Retirement System. Schools View details regarding the academic information of the Wellesley Public Schools district. Select Board Office The Select Board Office supports the five-member Select Board, assists in implementing policies, regulations, economic development, and licensing, and manages town-wide communications. Town Clerk The Town Clerk is a primary provider of information and quality services to the community. The Clerk's Office works cooperatively and in coordination with the varied departments and groups while performing a myriad of tasks to achieve established goals and comply with state and local statutes. Trails The Trails Committee works to develop, promote and maintain the more than 46 miles of trails in Wellesley. Treasurer / Collector The office of Treasurer/Collector is responsible for the receipt, investment and disbursement of all Town of Wellesley funds. Veterans' Services The West Suburban Veterans' District (WSVD) works independently and in accordance with state laws and regulations, manages and participates in the administration of benefits available to eligible veterans and their dependents. Water & Sewer The Water and Sewer Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of town water and sanitary sewer systems, thereby providing for the health and well-being of the public. Wetlands Wellesley's wetlands are protected by the Wetlands Protection Committee which works to preserve town lakes, rivers, streams and other wetland areas under the guidelines of the Wetlands Protection bylaw, and reviews and permits any proposed work within these areas. Youth Services The Wellesley Youth Commission provides programs and services designed to ensure that Wellesley's youth feel they are a valued part of the Wellesley community. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) The Zoning Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial board which interprets and enforces the town Zoning Bylaw by hearing and deciding on petitions for appeals of town officer or board decisions, Chapter 40B comprehensive permits, site plan approvals, special permits and variances. 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