Empowering Our Community Together

Join us in building a brighter future for all residents.

Empowering Our Community Together

Join us in building a brighter future for all residents.

Wellesley Deserves Leadership That Listens — and Delivers

Wellesley is a community built on neighbors looking out for one another. As we face critical decisions on development and budgets, we need leadership that prioritizes the town’s long-term health.

I am running for the Select Board to provide:

Steady Leadership: Focused on progress, not politics.
Fiscal Responsibility: Protecting our town’s financial future.
True Transparency: Ensuring every resident’s voice is heard.

Support my campaign for leadership that works for Wellesley.

Marc Charney for Select Board: Perspective for Wellesley

I bring a track record of service and a commitment to independent leadership. My candidacy is built on:

Proven Experience: As the current Planning Board Chair and a Town Meeting member, I have deep roots in town governance and a thorough understanding of how Wellesley operates.
An Independent Voice: Unlike current members who often vote in lockstep, I provide independent judgment focused solely on the interests of our residents.
New Thinking: I am bringing a fresh perspective and new ideas to a board where many members have served for multiple terms.

Key Priorities & Campaign Anchors

Fiscal Discipline: "$400 Million is Too Much, Too Fast"

Prioritizing essential projects over unsustainable spending.
Protecting households from tax increases that could reach $2,500/year.
Ensuring a cautious, responsible approach to the $200M+ operating budget.

Responsive Leadership: "Decisions Shouldn’t Feel Locked In"

Ending "entrenched" leadership by opening up the decision-making process.
Moving away from "pre-determined" outcomes to genuine, transparent public engagement.
A commitment to listening before the vote, not after.

Protecting Our Space: "Wellesley First on MassBay"

Saving the Forest: Opposing the development of 40 acres of irreplaceable forest at MassBay.
Smart Housing: Addressing housing needs without sacrificing the town's precious open green spaces.

A Community for Everyone

Creating thoughtful housing options so seniors can downsize and young families/town employees can afford to stay.
Modernizing infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, and facilities) through proactive planning rather than last-minute patches.

Dear Fellow Wellesley Resident

I’m reaching out to respectfully ask for your support in the March 3 election for the Wellesley Select Board.

My family and I moved to Wellesley in 2003. We restored a modest home, raised our three children here, and built a small business focused on renovating older houses into energy-efficient, sustainable homes that respect neighborhood character. Wellesley is not just where we live; it’s where we’ve invested our lives.

I’ve had the privilege of serving three years on the Historic Commission; four years on the Planning Board (currently as Chair), founding and serving on the RIO Task Force; and 2 years as a Town Meeting Member. These roles have required listening carefully, balancing competing priorities, and making difficult decisions grounded in facts and long-term impact. To be clear, I will resign my position on the Planning Board if I am fortunate enough to be elected to the Select Board.

Our Town is at an important crossroads. You will not have to guess where I stand on an issue or read between the lines. I believe trust in local government is built through clarity, consistency, and follow-through. Below is a summary of where I stand on some important issues facing the Town:

Fiscal Responsibility & Affordability
We are considering hundreds of millions of dollars in capital projects in the coming years. Every major project must be evaluated through the lens of affordability and its long-term impact on property taxes. Even in an affluent community, rising tax bills affect seniors on fixed incomes and families who want to remain here. We must prioritize essential investments, carefully sequence projects, and ensure residents clearly understand the trade-offs.

Housing & the MassBay Site
Wellesley has met its legal obligations under the MBTA Communities Act and Chapter 40B. Now is the time to pause, assess, and engage in thoughtful, data-driven planning. As Chair of the Planning Board, I have requested funding for a comprehensive Master Plan to guide responsible decision-making. I do not support development on any portion of the 45-acre MassBay site, particularly the forested areas, because I do not believe it can be accomplished in a way that is in the best interests of our community.

Strong Public Schools
Wellesley’s public schools are central to why so many families choose to live here. We should continue striving to have the very best school system in the Commonwealth, while ensuring that investments in facilities and programming are thoughtful, transparent, and financially sustainable.

Sustainability & Long-Term Stewardship
Sustainability should remain a priority for Wellesley, approached thoughtfully and pragmatically. We can advance energy efficiency and climate goals in ways that are data-driven, cost-conscious, and consistent with neighborhood character. My work retrofitting older homes into energy-efficient properties has shown me that smart sustainability is achievable and fiscally responsible. Personally, I own multiple electric vehicles and built an all-electric home because I believe in practical solutions that reduce environmental impact while making long-term economic sense.

Above all, residents deserve clear, consistent leadership rooted in transparency and sound judgment. My campaign is built on a simple principle: listen carefully, evaluate the facts, and take steady, principled positions.

Election Day is Tuesday, March 3. If you plan to vote by mail, please be sure to request your mail-in ballot before February 24 at 5:00 p.m. You can request one here: https://wellesleyma.gov/2429/Vote-by-Mail-and-Absentee-Ballots

However you choose to vote, I would be honored to earn your support.

To learn more, please visit https://charney4sb.org/ or email campaign4charneysb@gmail.com.

Thank you for your time and consideration.
Marc W. Charney

Marc Charney

Empowering Our Community Together

Empowering Our Community Together

Wellesley Deserves Leadership That Listens — and Delivers

Marc Charney for Select Board: Perspective for Wellesley

Key Priorities & Campaign Anchors

Key Priorities & Campaign Anchors

Responsive Leadership: "Decisions Shouldn’t Feel Locked In"

Protecting Our Space: "Wellesley First on MassBay"

A Community for Everyone

Why Marc — Why Now

Our Community Supporters

Marc Charney - Supporters of the Campaign

Become a Campaign Partner

Dear Fellow Wellesley Resident

Let’s Build the Future Together

Support Marc Charney for Select Board

Support Marc Charney for Select Board

Your Contribution Supports Local Leadership

Drop us a line!

Empowering Our Community Together

Empowering Our Community Together

Wellesley Deserves Leadership That Listens — and Delivers

Marc Charney for Select Board: Perspective for Wellesley

Key Priorities & Campaign Anchors

Key Priorities & Campaign Anchors

Responsive Leadership: "Decisions Shouldn’t Feel Locked In"

Protecting Our Space: "Wellesley First on MassBay"

A Community for Everyone

Why Marc — Why Now

Our Community Supporters

Marc Charney - Supporters of the Campaign

Become a Campaign Partner

Dear Fellow Wellesley Resident

Let’s Build the Future Together

Support Marc Charney for Select Board

Support Marc Charney for Select Board

Your Contribution Supports Local Leadership

Drop us a line!

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