Definition: Ancient Ways

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ANCIENT WAYS*
Ancient Ways are ways which were in existence when the Town of Wellesley was incorporated
on April 6, 1881, which are characterized as being significant ways for public passage from one public
place to another at the time of incorporation.
Brookside Road
Cartwright Road
Columbia Street
Crescent Street
Laurel Avenue
Rockland Street
Smith Street
* According to opinion of Town Counsel, dated 1/22/87, ancient ways are considered private ways unless
specifically accepted by the Town, i.e. at Annual Town Meeting.