CVS proposal spurs traffic fears in Wellesley

By Caitlin Castello, Town Correspondent

The Wellesley Planning Board continued a public hearing on a proposed CVS for Route 9 after residents voiced concerns about traffic problems they said might result from the development.

The hearing will continue Dec. 14 on the proposed 12,000-square-foot building, which will have 35 parking spaces.

The exit plan for the parking lot raised questions from residents. “I think you need to look at the access in and out,” said Jorie Fallon, a resident of Beechwood Road. “At some point, the long-term planning needs to be looked at."

The two existing CVS stores are enough for Wellesley, especially with one store being "really convenient," said Fallon.

Planning Board member Rose Mary Donahue said nothing is set yet and the project is still being studied.

The Board of Selectmen will review the traffic study at its Nov. 30 meeting and make a recommendation to the Planning Board, said planning director Meghan Jop.

Caitlin Castello can be reached at caitlincastello@gmail.com