Wellesley Phone Directory Lookup
The Wellesley phone directory gives you direct access to contact numbers for this affluent Norfolk County town of about 29,000 residents. Wellesley Town Hall at 525 Washington Street reopened in late 2024 after an $20 million renovation, and most town departments work out of this building. This page has phone numbers for town offices, police, fire, public works, and other departments. You can also use state and county search tools to look up people, property owners, and court records tied to Wellesley addresses across Massachusetts databases.
Wellesley Quick Facts
Wellesley Town Hall Phone Numbers
Wellesley Town Hall sits at 525 Washington Street. The building dates back to 1881 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. After a major renovation that lasted 18 months and cost more than $20 million, Town Hall reopened on December 26, 2024 with updated accessibility, new mechanical systems, and a restored Great Hall. The main phone number is 781-431-1019. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Town Clerk K.C. Kato is the main contact for vital records and public records requests. Reach the clerk at 781-431-1019, ext. 2252, or by email at townclerk@wellesleyma.gov. The clerk is an elected position with a three-year term. The office handles birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, election records, Town Meeting records, zoning decisions, DBA certificates, dog licenses, and permits for raffles and bazaars. Hours for the clerk's window are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
| Town Hall | 525 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482 |
|---|---|
| Main Phone | 781-431-1019 |
| Town Clerk | K.C. Kato - Ext. 2252 |
| Clerk Email | townclerk@wellesleyma.gov |
| Website | www.wellesleyma.gov |
The Assessor's Office at Town Hall is run by Chief Assessor Ellen Muller. Call 781-431-1019 for assessment questions, or fax documents to 781-237-5037. The assessor handles property valuations, abatements, and exemption applications for all Wellesley real estate. Annual Town Reports and other governance documents are on file at the clerk's office and many are posted on the town website.
Wellesley Department Contacts
The Wellesley Police Department operates out of 485 Washington Street, just steps from Town Hall. The non-emergency line is 781-235-1212. The department holds state accreditation and runs several special units including a Crisis Intervention Team, School Resource Officers, Animal Control, a Domestic Violence Officer, and an Elder Affairs Officer. Call 911 for any emergency.
Wellesley Fire Rescue runs two stations. Station 1 is at 100 Central Street in the 02482 zip code. Station 2, which serves as headquarters, is at 457 Worcester Street in the 02481 zip code. For all fire emergencies, call 911. The department works with Cataldo Ambulance for EMS calls. If you have a non-emergency question about fire permits or inspections, call the main Town Hall number and ask to be transferred to the fire department.
Several other Wellesley departments have separate locations around town. The Board of Health is at 90 Washington Street. The Council on Aging runs the Tolles Parsons Center at 500 Washington Street. Public Works operates from 20 Municipal Way. The main library is at 530 Washington Street, and the Municipal Light Plant is at 4 Municipal Way.
- Police Non-Emergency: 781-235-1212
- Town Hall Main: 781-431-1019
- Fire Emergency: 911
- Assessor Fax: 781-237-5037
The Wellesley staff directory at wellesleyma.gov/directory.aspx lists every town employee with their department, title, and contact information. This is the fastest way to find a specific person's phone number if they work for the town. You can browse by department or search by name.
How to Search Wellesley Phone Listings
Beyond the town staff directory, several county and state databases help you find people and phone information tied to Wellesley. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds at norfolkdeeds.org keeps property records for all Wellesley parcels. The registry is at 649 High Street in Dedham, phone 781-461-6101. You can search online at masslandrecords.com to pull up deeds, mortgages, and ownership records by name or address.
Wellesley falls under the Dedham District Court for most matters. The court is at 631 High Street in Dedham, 781-329-4777, open Monday through Friday from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM. The court runs a Veterans' Treatment Court program as well. For probate, family, and name change cases, the Norfolk Probate and Family Court at 35 Shawmut Road in Canton handles all 28 Norfolk County towns including Wellesley. That court's number is 781-830-1200. You can search court records online through masscourts.org.
Public records requests in Wellesley go to the individual department that holds the records you want. The Town Clerk handles the broadest range of records. Under Massachusetts public records law, MGL Chapter 66, all town departments must respond to proper requests within ten business days. You can make your request by phone, email, in writing, or in person at Town Hall.
Note: Wellesley property tax information can also be checked at tax-rates.org under the Norfolk County section for Wellesley assessor data.
Wellesley Public Records
The Town Clerk at Wellesley maintains vital records, voter rolls, Town Meeting minutes, and licensing files. These are all public and available on request. Some records like annual reports and meeting agendas are posted online at the town website. For certified copies of birth, death, or marriage records, visit or call the clerk's office at 781-431-1019 ext. 2252.
At the county level, Norfolk County offices in Dedham serve Wellesley for courts, land records, and law enforcement. The county public records request portal is at norfolkcounty.org. The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office at nfkda.com prosecutes criminal cases. The Norfolk Sheriff's Office at norfolksheriff.com handles civil process and the county jail. Each has its own phone line and records process.
For older records or historical research, Wellesley's clerk office and the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds both maintain archived documents going back many decades. Land transaction records, court filings, and vital records from past years can all be searched. The county registry in Dedham is the best starting point for property records, while the probate court in Canton holds estate and guardianship files.
Norfolk County Phone Directory
Wellesley is one of 28 towns in Norfolk County. County government runs from Dedham and covers courts, land records, and public safety for all Wellesley residents. For a complete list of county office phone numbers, court contacts, and registry information, see the Norfolk County phone directory page.