Sustainable Wellesley

09/01/2026

The Massachusetts Primary Election is September 1, 2026. Voting locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for in-person voting.
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08/31/2026

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08/28/2026

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Massachusetts scientists, researchers, and community members are invited to a public town hall with Rep. Katherine Clark on how federal decisions are impacting science, health, and innovation in the state. Join the Union of Concerned Scientists on Tuesday, September 8, 7:00 p.m., in Arlington, MA.

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

THIS WEEKEND
Pot Recycling Days at Weston Nurseries are August 28th, 29th, and 30th!
Please empty and clean the pots before you bring them in. Look for the signs directing you to where you can drop them off at 93 East Main Street in Hopkington.

08/10/2026

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08/10/2026

You can read a book while getting around town, to the Natick Mall, or en route to Woodland when you take the bus!

Whether you're commuting, shopping, or running errands, local public transit makes it easy to leave the car at home and reduce your carbon footprint:

MWRTA will have a new bus number and signs buts still great fixed-route service traveling along Route 9 between the Natick Mall and the Woodland MBTA Green Line Station, stopping at Wellesley Square, Babson College, MassBay, and Wellesley Lower Falls.

Plus, ditching single-occupancy car rides is one of the easiest ways to cut down on community emissions and traffic. Give local transit a try on your next outing!

Read full details and transit routes here:

On Tuesday, September 8, the Metro West Regional Transit Authority 's buses that connects Wellesley to Newton and Natick will have a new schedule (new signage and bus number too). ​Learn...

08/07/2026

Want a more comfortable home and lower energy bills?

A **no-cost Home Energy Assessment** is one of the easiest ways to identify opportunities to save money, improve comfort, and reduce your home's carbon footprint.

Depending on your home and heating system, you may qualify for:
✅ A personalized energy assessment
✅ Recommendations for insulation and air sealing
✅ Rebates and incentives for energy improvements
✅ Lower heating and cooling costs
✅ A more comfortable home year-round

Even if you're not planning major renovations, an assessment can uncover simple improvements that pay off for years to come.

Learn more and schedule yours today:
https://www.sustainablewellesley.com/news/book-a-home-energy-assessment
Please share with friends and neighbors—it's one of the easiest climate actions you can take that also saves money!

A Town collaboration with HomeWorks Energy (HomeWorks), a Mass Save® partner, can lower energy use and carbon emissions while improving home comfort for Wellesley residents who are gas customers of...

08/06/2026

ENERGY ALERT tomorrow 3-6pm
from Wellesley Municipal Light Plant (WMLP):
Make a plan

With the high temperatures (~95 degrees F) expected tomorrow afternoon, we would appreciate your help in reducing our system peak usage by minimizing the use of your air conditioner(s) and turning off electric vehicle (EV) chargers and other appliances (clothes dryers, dehumidifiers, pool pumps), especially between the hours of 3 PM and 6 PM. Turning up your thermostat by just a few degrees will go a long way towards reducing our energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

Each megawatt of electrical demand reduced during our region’s peak hour recorded each month and year saves the WMLP and its customers about $18,000 in transmission and capacity costs per month!!