MassVoter.com← Wellesley Select BoardWellesley Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 16, 2023
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Wellesley ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Present: Thomas Ulfelder, Beth Sullivan Woods, Colette Aufranc, Ann-Mara Lanza
Absent: Lise Olney
During the meeting:
- Ms. Aufranc recused herself from the discussion and vote as she is an abutter to an abutter to Linden Square South.
Every vote, in order
Authorize the Wellesley Housing Development Corporation to expend $2840 to produce existing condition plans of 156 Weston Road
To authorize the Wellesley Housing Development Corporation to expend $2840 to produce existing condition plans of 156 Weston Road
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to authorize the Wellesley Housing Development Corporation to expend $2840 to produce existing condition plans of 156 Weston Road. Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
Yes: Lanza, Ulfelder, WoodsAbstained: Aufranc
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Lanza, the Board was polled and voted (3-0) to close the public hearing. Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Abstained Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Lanza)
Approve the Common Victualler, All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses for establishment doing business as Karma at 165A Linden Street contingent upon final sign offs from the Building Department,...
To approve the Common Victualler, All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses for establishment doing business as Karma at 165A Linden Street contingent upon final sign offs from the Building Department, Health Department, and Fire Department and to name James D. Pratt as Manager
Yes: Lanza, Ulfelder, WoodsAbstained: Aufranc
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Lanza, the Board was polled and voted (3-0) to approve the Common Victualler, All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses for establishment doing business as Karma at 165A Linden Street contingent upon final sign offs from the Building Department, Health Department, and Fire Department and to name James D. Pratt as Manager. Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Abstained Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Lanza)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to close the public hearing. Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the proposed modification to the licensed premises to add a back patio seating area with 8 tables and not more than 32 seats, and to submit to the ABCC an alteration of premises application
To approve the proposed modification to the licensed premises to add a back patio seating area with 8 tables and not more than 32 seats, and to submit to the ABCC an alteration of premises application
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the proposed modification to the licensed premises to add a back patio seating area with 8 tables and not more than 32 seats, and to submit to the ABCC an alteration of premises application. Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Modify the manager for LS & LZ inc. dba CK Shanghai at 15-17 Washington Street from Mike (Canchuan Li) to Jing Lin (Lily)
To modify the manager for LS & LZ inc. dba CK Shanghai at 15-17 Washington Street from Mike (Canchuan Li) to Jing Lin (Lily)
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to modify the manager for LS & LZ inc. dba CK Shanghai at 15-17 Washington Street from Mike (Canchuan Li) to Jing Lin (Lily). Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve a Takeout Common Victualler License for Wellesley Variety at 5 Forest Street and to name Hemal Patel as manager
To approve a Takeout Common Victualler License for Wellesley Variety at 5 Forest Street and to name Hemal Patel as manager
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve a Takeout Common Victualler License for Wellesley Variety at 5 Forest Street and to name Hemal Patel as manager. Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the modification to the licensed premises and to approve the access agreement for two picnic tables within the Grove Street right of way
To approve the modification to the licensed premises and to approve the access agreement for two picnic tables within the Grove Street right of way
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the modification to the licensed premises and to approve the access agreement for two picnic tables within the Grove Street right of way . Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve the alteration of premises for outdoor seating for Jejes Coffeehouse for four seats and to approve an access agreement for the location on Town property
To approve the alteration of premises for outdoor seating for Jejes Coffeehouse for four seats and to approve an access agreement for the location on Town property
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the alteration of premises for outdoor seating for Jejes Coffeehouse for four seats and to approve an access agreement for the location on Town property. Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve two War Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $5000 to each of the two candidates identified by the Wellesley Scholarship Foundation
To approve two War Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $5000 to each of the two candidates identified by the Wellesley Scholarship Foundation
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve two War Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $5000 to each of the two candidates identified by the Wellesley Scholarship Foundation Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Accept the gift of $40,000 from the John E. Bezanson 2015 Revocable Trust to be held by the Natural Resources Commission for the maintenance and preservation of Bezanson Pond
To accept the gift of $40,000 from the John E. Bezanson 2015 Revocable Trust to be held by the Natural Resources Commission for the maintenance and preservation of Bezanson Pond
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to accept the gift of $40,000 from the John E. Bezanson 2015 Revocable Trust to be held by the Natural Resources Commission for the maintenance and preservation of Bezanson Pond. Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve free meter parking in Wellesley Square for July Jubilation on Saturday July 15, 2023, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
To approve free meter parking in Wellesley Square for July Jubilation on Saturday July 15, 2023, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve free meter parking in Wellesley Square for July Jubilation on Saturday July 15, 2023, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve free meter parking in Wellesley Square for Parent's Day Out from 10 am to 6 pm on Friday September 23, 2023, and Saturday September 24, 2023
To approve free meter parking in Wellesley Square for Parent's Day Out from 10 am to 6 pm on Friday September 23, 2023, and Saturday September 24, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve free meter parking in Wellesley Square for Parent's Day Out from 10 am to 6 pm on Friday September 23, 2023, and Saturday September 24, 2023. Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Approve free holiday parking in 2-hour meters from November 20, 2023, through January 2, 2024
To approve free holiday parking in 2-hour meters from November 20, 2023, through January 2, 2024
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve free holiday parking in 2-hour meters from November 20, 2023, through January 2, 2024. Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
From the Wellesley Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Wellesley (the Select Board page on wellesleyma.gov).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →