Wellesley to vote on holding public meeting about controversial tax increase

WELLESLEY — Wellesley council will vote at its meeting April 4 whether to hold a public meeting later this month on the township’s controversial 14 per cent tax hike. Residents have filled council chambers following the budget’s approval and have decried council for a lack of transparency in approving the 14 per cent tax increase, which adds $179.29 to the average tax bill in 2023. They are especially concerned that 7.7 per cent of the increase is to pay for debt and staffing related to the Wellesley Recreation Complex. Council approved the 2023 budget in January, when it discussed a…