WELLESLEY COLLEGE, 106 CENTRAL STREET LEGAL NOTICE WELLESLEY PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROJECT OF SIGNIFICANT IMPACT SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION FOR PSI-25-03  WELLESLEY COLLEGE, 106 CENTRAL STREET MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025, 6:30 P.M. ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING https://www.wellesleymedia.org/live-streaming.html   The online meeting will also be streaming live and will be telecast live on Comcast channel 8 and Verizon channel 40. The meeting will also be recorded and available for later viewing on Wellesley Media.   The information to access the virtual meeting will be available on the Planning Board agenda, which will be posted at least 48 hours in advance of the Public Hearing. The agenda can be found at the following link: https://wellesleyma.gov/ AgendaCenter/Planning-Board-15   In accordance with Chapter 40A, Section 9, of the Massachusetts General Laws, and Section 5.6 of the Zoning Bylaw, the Wellesley Planning Board, acting as Special Permit Granting Authority, will hold a public hearing on the application from Wellesley College, for a Special Permit for a Project of Significant Impact project located at Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA 02482. The proposed development of residential swing space at Wellesley College (the Project), which will consist of construction of 150 student beds within five single-story buildings. These new dormitories will serve as swing space to house students during renovation of several of the College’s existing residential halls on campus, anticipated to occur over approximately eight to ten years. The student housing swing space will be sited at the location of the existing Dower Hall, which is slated for demolition. The proposed project consists of replacing 53 existing student beds housed in 13,065 gross square feet (GSF) of permanent residential space with 150 student beds housed in approximately 22,000 GSF of temporary residential space. The proposed residence hall swing space will be comprised of five buildings, each with 30 student beds in a combination of single and double occupancy.   The purpose of the Project of Significant Impact (PSI) Special Permit is to address off-site impacts of projects involving construction of 10,000 or more square feet of floor area in seven specific areas: water, sewer, storm drainage, electric power, solid waste, fire protection and life safety, and traffic and pedestrian safety. The permitting review is administered by the Planning Board in accordance with Section 5.6, Project Approval, of the Zoning Bylaw, and the Rules Relative to the Issuance of Special Permits adopted by the Planning Board.   Residents with any questions or who are seeking to participate in the hearing are encouraged to contact the Planning Director at earbeene@wellesleyma.gov prior to the meeting.   The submission and plans may be viewed on the Planning Department webpage at: http://wellesleyma.gov/1479/Planning-Board-Applications-Under-Review   Eric Arbeene, AICP Planning Director   AD#11779387 Wellesley Townsman 10/30, 11/6/205