Town of

Wellesley

Massachusetts
www.wellesleyma.gov
525 Washington St. Wellesley, MA 02482
sel@wellesleyma.gov
Phone: 781-431-1019

Executive Director:

Meghan Jop

Select Board:

Colette Aufranc
Marjorie Freiman
Lise Olney
Thomas Ulfelder
Elizabeth Sullivan Woods

Annual Town Meeting:

March 25, 2024
no earlier than the last Monday in March and no later than the last day of May, scheduled by BOS

Municipal Election:

March 5, 2024
March, 1st Tuesday

Demographics

Population30,191
Population Density3,013
Registered Voters18,744
Income Per Capita$229,263
EQV Per Capita$479,336
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate84.4%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$1,424,400
Median Gross Rent$2,637
Total Households8,956
Average Household Size2.84

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$11.45
Commercial Tax Rate$11.45
Average Tax Bill$18,087
Total Expenditures$168,616,371
Total Tax Levy$168,133,219
State Aid$11,310,843
Local Receipts$9,620,961
CPA Year Enacted2002
CPA Surcharge1.0%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential
Town Hall of Wellesley

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Incorporated in 1881, Wellesley is a thriving, mature suburban community known for its commitment to education, planning, economic development, and civic engagement. A representative Town Meeting, volunteer boards and committees are supported by a professional staff.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1881
Chief Municipal OfficialExecutive Director
Policy BoardSelect Board
Size of Policy Board5
Legislative BodyRepresentative Town Meeting
Size of Representative Town Meeting240

Geography

CountyNorfolk
Area10 mi2
Public Roads132 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMetropolitan Area Planning Council

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Jake Auchincloss
Katherine Clark

Mass. Senate

Cynthia Stone Creem

Mass. House

Alice Hanlon Peisch
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