Category: Natural Resources

Wellesley is the longest running active Tree City USA community in Ma.

10/25/2023

Thank you to the Town for this great news!

Wellesley is marking a leafy milestone!

At 40 years this year, Wellesley is the longest running active Tree City USA community in Massachusetts.

Started in 1976, Tree City USA is one of the Arbor Day Foundation’s oldest programs. Program founders had a vision for a greener, healthier America, and hoped this initiative would inspire change on a nationwide level.
Wellesley is recognized as Tree City USA community by meeting the following standards:

Maintaining a tree board or department
Having a community tree ordinance
Spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry
Celebrating Arbor Day (which takes place every April)

The Department of Public Works Park and Tree Division preserves and maintains 7,000 shade trees for the enjoyment of the public and the enhancement of Wellesley’s environment.

Through the Town's tree planting program, Wellesley homeowners may request to have shade trees planted on their property. An inspection is performed for each tree request to determine that the site meets the following requirements:

The site is within 20 feet of the public way.
The site demonstrates a need for a tree due to a lack of trees and shade canopy.
The site will support the listed trees.
The homeowner agrees to properly water and care for the tree after planting.

Learn about the Town’s Tree Canopy here, and contact the Natural Resources Commission to request a tree on your property.

Now Is your Chance To Become A Natural Resources COmmissioner!

10/4/2022

The Wellesley Natural Resources Commission (NRC) is seeking candidates to fill a vacant seat. One of the current commissioners is moving out of town at the end of October, thus the individual appointed will fill that seat and serve until the next Town election in March 2023.

Candidates must be Wellesley residents. Individuals interested in this opportunity should email a letter or resume stating their qualifications and interest in serving on the NRC to Director Brandon Schmitt or call 781-431-1019 ext. 2298. The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 20, 2022.
Applicants should include any relevant experience in Town activities and/or Town government involvement that supports the NRC’s purview and mission:

The mission of the Natural Resources Commission is to provide stewardship of, education about, and advocacy for the Town of Wellesley’s park, conservation, recreation, and open space system so the full value of the Town’s natural assets can be passed onto future generations.
Commissioners attend NRC meetings two times per month and as needed; take an active role in NRC projects and initiatives; attend affiliated meetings; participate in community events; and work with other elected officials, town departments, grassroots and non-profit groups in Wellesley, in nearby communities and regionally.

Visit the NRC webpages to learn more.

Send In ?s For Candidates Before Feb. 9

1/22/2022

Ask questions to candidates running for town-wide office.

The League of Women Voters of Wellesley will be hosting its Meet the Candidates Night on February 10, 2022 at 7:00 pm. The League is a nonpartisan political organization which does not support or oppose candidates. In sponsoring an unbiased candidate event, the League’s goal is to help voters make informed choices as they cast their votes in the Annual Town Election on March 1st.

The event will be live-streamed, broadcast live on Comcast 9/Verizon 39, and will be recorded for later broadcast and for on-demand viewing here

You are invited to submit questions for candidates by emailing: [email protected] by 5 pm on February 9. Questions will be screened for lack of bias, relevance, and applicability to all candidates for each office. Similar questions may be consolidated.

Wellesley is the longest running active Tree City USA community in Ma.

Now Is your Chance To Become A Natural Resources COmmissioner!

Send In ?s For Candidates Before Feb. 9

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