Email the NRC Commissioners directly here: To support its commitment to addressing Wellesley's vulnerability to climate change, the NRC has declared a climate emergency to increase awareness and promote action. Stay up-to-date with important news developments, delivered right to your inbox. Theyre a very vocal group., Im like a pariah. Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Other neighbors who live near the Sprague courts are also frustrated, so much so that the Wellesley Recreation Commission will hold a hearing Friday morning to hear grievances about the paddle sport, which continues to grow in popularity. Advisory Committee Board of Health Board of Public Works Climate Action Committee Manage Settings Synthetic Turf in Quartz Point Mobile Home Park, California Letter to the editor: Ezra Englebardt announces write-in candidacy for If you need reasonable accommodations to attend meetings or presentations, please fill out this form at least two business days in advance of the meeting date. We should also look into EVs for any vehicles owned/operated by the department. Learn More Think outside, no box required! Wellesley Recreation Director Matt Chin said when it comes to finding a solution to the town's pickleball problem, "it's not for me decide." That's why the five elected members of the. 90 Washington St., Wellesley, MA. At Wellesley hearing on pickleball noise, the sound of compromise "I personally find the attempt to prohibit the pickleball at Sprague by a small number of people to be against the welcoming and inclusionary ideas espoused by most of Wellesley," Jim Garvey said. You can do this at home too! "I just hope that you consider not limiting such a great sport and activity in town," Christine Mizzi said, who plays pickleball. The Wellesley Recreation Commission held a meeting Friday morning to let people voice their issues. Contact the board directly at nrcmembers@wellesleyma.gov, 888 Worcester Street Suite 160 Wellesley MA 02482. He said 50 to 60 people would show up at the pickleball courts with beach chairs and play all day long. He said 50 to 60 people would show up at the pickleball courts with beach chairs and play all day long. Contact the board: nrcmembers@wellesleyma.gov Mission Statement. You may hear the noise of the ball hitting the paddle, but, more importantly, you hear the laughter and fun the players are having, the player said. News Tips: (800) 280-TIPS Pickleball is a relatively young sport, only invented in 1965.