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Items of Interest

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    Historical Commission RFQ on Historic Plaque Program

    2017

    The Wellesley Historical Commission and Town of Wellesley are soliciting responses to a Request for Quote for vendors to provide services in connection with the Historical Commission’s administration of our historic home plaque program.  If interested, please view the RFQ at this link.

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  • Historical Commission Participates in Wonderful Weekend

    2017

    The Wellesley Historical Commission led tours of Wellesley’s Town Hall and Old Substation on Saturday, May 20th, and marched in the parade on Sunday, May 21st.  The weather was beautiful and it was great to see so many supporters and cheering fans along the street! From left to right: Dwight Lueth, Larry McNally (Vice Chair), […]

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  • Historical Commission Seeks New Voting Members

    2017

    The Wellesley Historical Commission, a seven-member volunteer board of Town government, is seeking historically-minded residents to fill several principal board member vacancies.   The WHC is the primary advocate for the protection of Wellesley’s historic properties, both public and private. Our mission is to ensure that the historic structures and spaces that define the character […]

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  • Natural Resources Commission Endorses Demolition Review Bylaw

    2017

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  • Second Annual ‘Researching Your Home’ Seminar

    2017

    The Wellesley Historical Society and the Wellesley Historical Commission, in partnership with the Wellesley Free Library, will be hosting a lecture on how to research your historical home.  Whether you live in one of the oldest houses in Wellesley, or a post-war colonial, we’ll offer ways to find out more about your home, street, or […]

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Meeting Schedule

Historical Commission meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00PM in the Great Hall of Town Hall, except for certain exceptions noted on the Meeting Schedule.

Active Projects

Historic Preservation Demolition Review Bylaw

Protecting Wellesley’s Character and Encouraging Smart, Sustainable Growth.

Elementary School Preservation

The Town of Wellesley’s Public School Facilities Committee recently released its study that was...

Historic Home Plaques

In 2014, the Wellesley Historical Commission extended the cutoff date for the plaques to...

Proposed Standish Road Neighborhood Conservation District

A group of Standish Road neighborhood property owners recently submitted a petition to the Wellesley...

Contact Us

General Inquiries: Rise Shepsle, Chair

Targeted Inquiries: Contact Us Page

Purpose

The Wellesley Historical Commission, whose seven board members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen, is the primary advocate for the protection of the Town's historic assets.

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