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Aug 17, 2026

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Design Review Board reviews signs and major projects

Published Aug 17, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Board Revises Gateway Park Signage Plans

The board continued the proposed signage application for 112 Worcester Street, asking for changes to the monument sign location, design hierarchy, and traffic wayfinding. It unanimously approved signage for Nissi's Hair Salon at 318R Washington Street and Skincare Physicians at 96 Worcester Street.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Design Review Board Approves Two Projects

The Board approved two construction applications by 4-0 votes: renovations to the Longfellow Wellesley Tennis & Health Club bathhouse at 140 Great Plain Avenue and the 16 Laurel Avenue project, subject to design revisions and additional landscaping review.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Design Review Board Meeting Summary

The board voted 5-0 to approve a replacement sign for 207 Washington Street, subject to further study of its arch, front column, and two-sided configuration. It also approved the 43 Woodridge Road large house review and the FY27 meeting and submittal calendar, both by 5-0 votes.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Design Review Board Approves Three Projects

The Board approved projects at 10 Railroad Street, 45 Dana Road, and 26 Washington Street, each by a 5-0 vote, with conditions including pedestrian striping, coordinated site materials, and corrected ADA access. It also approved a sign at 33 Central Street and continued the 16 Laurel Avenue application for additional design revisions.

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Briefing

Apr 29, 2026

Design Board Approves Five Projects

The Design Review Board approved five applications, including signs and building changes, while continuing three others. The proposed 8-unit townhome project at 10 Railroad Street, including 2 affordable units, was continued for design revisions.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Design Review Board Approves Several Projects

The Board unanimously approved several sign and building applications, approved the revised 26 Washington Street project with further tower review, and continued a proposed 28-unit residential development at 16 Laurel Avenue.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Design Board Reviews Signs, Home Addition, Bank Plan

The Design Review Board unanimously approved five sign-related applications and a large-house addition, while continuing review of the proposed First Citizens Bank building at 26 Washington Street.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Three Business Sign Permits Approved

The Design Review Board unanimously approved three sign permit applications for Clarity Optical, Taste Buds Kitchen, and MyGym. MyGym’s letter height was recommended to be reduced from 14 inches to 12 inches, while Clarity Optical’s signage must follow landlord standards.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Design board approves 19-unit project

The Design Review Board unanimously approved a 19-unit residential project at 592 Washington Street, with recommendations on building design, landscaping, pedestrian access, safety railings, and delivery coordination. The board also approved renovations to the Wellesley Free Library parking lot and entrance, plus several commercial sign and storefront applications.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Design Review Board reviews signs and major projects

The board unanimously approved the landscape and architectural portions of a temporary modular residence project for 150 students, with recommendations for added outdoor gathering spaces, better corridor daylight, clearer building identity, and metal roofing. It also approved several sign applications with design changes, while continuing the Clarendon Fine Art applications for further architectural review.

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