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POLLING PLACE: Warren Building, 90 Washington StreetTown Meeting is Wellesley’s Legislative arm of government. It consists of 240 Town Meeting Members elected by precinct. The members are elected for staggered, 3-year terms so that 10 members are elected from each precinct each year in the March annual town election. Depending on vacancies some precincts will have more members to be elected to fill the unexpired seats.Town Meeting is responsible for passing a balanced annual town budget, and enacts all town by-laws. Annual Town Meeting is held in March/April to enact the following year's budget, plus whatever other matters are placed on the Town Meeting Warrant. The Annual Town Meeting begins the last Monday of March and continues on Monday and Tuesday nights until the business is completed. Special Town Meeting may be held as needed for issues that cannot be delayed until the Annual Town Meeting.

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    Benjamin Elwy
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    Rani Elwy
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    Kourosh Farboodmanesh
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    Neal R. Goins
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    Wendy Ann Haering-Engels
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    Kenneth Charles Largess
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    Megan Aepli LeBlanc
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    Kevin James Macdonald
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    Thomas J. MacDonald
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    Michael J. McManus
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    Mary Louise Scanlon
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    Jacqui Van Looy
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Biographical Information

What are the most important goals for Wellesley to achieve over the next five years?

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Relevant Experience PAWS, Sprague, WMS, WHS graduate; currently a WHS special ed teaching assistant; disability advocate
I believe Wellesley will become a stronger town when we continue to support our excellent schools in achieving more with our students. I believe we'll become a stronger town when we make thought-out developments in disability accessibility and affordable housing. And I believe the key to becoming a stronger town will be promoting civic engagement in municipal government among all town voters.
Relevant Experience Advisory Committee member 2022-2024; 2025 to present; Precinct E TMM 2021-2024; Friends of WFL Board
I believe that Wellesley's most important goals are: (1) sustaining excellent schools, (2) ensuring a community where neighbors continue to support each other and (3) developing a Town Wide Capital Plan that provides a thoughtful approach to planning and conservation efforts. I also want to encourage more people to become involved in our municipal government to make sure all town voices are heard.
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Relevant Experience Member, Historical Commission; Chair, Advisory Committee; Vice-Chair, HR Board; Town Meeting Member
Wellesley is fortunate in being able to provide a welcoming environment and good quality of life for its many residents. As always, there are challenges ahead, including many worthy calls for spending and capital projects. The key is for everyone -- volunteers, staff, and residents -- to continue to work together to use our resources wisely and prudently to meet the most important needs for all.
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Relevant Experience Current member of Select Board; former Advisory Committee member; active in schools and youth sports
We must strengthen our long-term financial health by prioritizing spending and major capital projects responsibly. Development decisions must preserve what makes Wellesley the town people chose to live in, including ensuring any MassBay project reflects our long-term interests. We should also strive to have the best public school system in the state, and pursue sustainability in a practical way.
Relevant Experience 12 year Wellesley resident, leader in multiple school-related volunteer orgs, finance background
It’s important to continue to address the housing needs of the greater area, but also the housing needs of residents as they age, while being mindful of the impact on the schools and quality of life for the overall community, as well as protecting our natural resources. We also need to continue the efforts to make Wellesley a more inclusive, welcoming community.
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Relevant Experience Organic chemist/polymer scientist who has worked with issues around PFAS and with plastics
1. Implementing a more permanent PFAS solution for our water purity 2. Make sure new buildings meet or exceed our town's sustainability guide. 3. Continued transition to EV and battery powered landscape equipment. 4. Expansion of water conservation initiatives and promotion of sustainable landscapes. 5. Expanded use of green infrastructure to improve stormwater quality.
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