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Planning Board Hearing: 26 Washington Street

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The Wellesley Planning Board will hold an online public hearing on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. for PSI-26-01, a Project of Significant Impact special permit application at 26 Washington Street (First Citizens Bank). The proposal involves redeveloping the former Taylor Rental space into a two-story building with a first-floor walk-in bank and second-floor office space, totaling 15,343 square feet, with one curb cut for site access along Washington Street.

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