Recent commentary in the Wellesley Townsman points out that, despite the increased tax revenue to the town associated with new home construction with a higher assessed value than the home torn down, “once you account for the long-term financial...
24 Linden Street, built in the late 1880s by Charles Dana (namesake of the Dana Hall School), could be marked for demolition and the property divided. The Wellesley Townsman recently highlighted this historic home in an article that is...
The Wellesley Townsman recently published an editorial supporting the Wellesley Historical Commission’s preliminary work in researching a new bylaw to give the Town a tool to prevent the loss of historic, architecturally significant and economically diverse homes in Wellesley.
Shortly after learning that the existing tenants in the historic Wellesley Hills Railroad Station building were vacating, the Wellesley Historical Commission wrote to the owner of the station to advise it and the new tenant of the historic nature...
The Wellesley Historical Commission is thrilled to welcome the following new members, all of whom were approved by the Historical Commission at a recent meeting. Board Members Grant Brown Rise Shepsle Alternate Board Members Robert Carley Emily Maitin Michael Racette...
The Wellesley Historical Commission, a seven-member volunteer board of Town of Wellesley government, is seeking historically-minded residents to fill several recent vacancies. The Historical Commission is also seeking non-voting associate members to participate actively in discussions and assist us in advancing our mission....
The MBTA is in the early planning stages for the repair or replacement of the Bacon Street Railroad Bridge, known historically as Bridge No. 34A, over which the former Boston & Albany Railroad tracks (present-day MBTA Framingham/Worcester line) cross over...
The Wellesley Historical Commission’s Chairman, Tad Heuer, was recently quoted in the Wellesley Townsman’s front page article addressing home teardowns in Wellesley, and the need for additional legal tools to protect historic homes. Please click here to be directed...
In May 2015, the Wellesley Historical Commission recently toured St. James the Great Church, located at 900 Worcester Street in Wellesley. The Church building and Rectory are slated for demolition in September 2015. The Commission’s photo tour is accessible...
The Wellesley Historical Commission was pleased to assist Wellesley residents Kristen DiBella and Frank Prall in their recent successful effort to obtain a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The zoning variance will allow the family to reconstruct...