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The Advisory Committee reviewed proposed May 2026 Special Town Meeting questions about designating and disposing of 40 Oakland Street, including a state proposal involving 180 housing units and possible litigation.
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The discussion focused on how Wellesley should respond to the proposed development and the state’s surplus-property process. Members considered housing density, environmental protections, traffic on Oakland Street, negotiation options, and legal action. Article 2 would seek non-binding Town Meeting guidance, while Article 3 would authorize funding, including a discussed $900,000 litigation budget request. The committee also approved its March 30 and March 31 minutes by 10-0 votes.
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