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The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a letter challenging aspects of the proposed redevelopment of 40 Oakland Street and authorized the chair to finalize it for submission on May 13, 2026.
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The letter asks that future redevelopment plans address density, traffic, wetlands, open space, and infrastructure improvements. The Board wants the future request for proposals to meaningfully reflect Wellesley’s concerns, including a comprehensive solution for traffic using Oakland Street. The letter also preserves the Town’s legal rights while allowing further discussions with the Commonwealth.
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