Wellesley Select Board approves Town‑Wide Capital Planning Committee after split vote

Feb 24, 2026

After a lengthy debate over composition and authority, the Select Board voted 3‑2 to establish an advisory Town‑Wide Capital Planning Committee; dissenting members warned it could concentrate decision influence and raised concerns about representation and potential bylaw implications.

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The Wellesley Select Board on Feb. 24 authorized a Town‑Wide Capital Planning Committee (TWCPC) after a 3‑2 vote that exposed divisions over the committee’s composition and scope.

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