June 25, 2024

“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the contract for fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2027 with Police Chief Scott Whittemore effective July 1, 2024. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the following year end transfers from Group Insurance Account 01914200 - 575210 to: $10,800 to Advisory Personal Services: 01131100 - 511370 $125,000 to Fire Personal Services: 01220100 - 599999 $4,500 to Building Personal Services: 01241104 - 512290 $50,500 to Veteran Benefits: 01543200-577010 $10,400 to Compensated Absences: 01950100 - 519020 $5,200 to Recreation Services with account number to be appended by Ms.Jop Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye 7..” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the common victualler license to Wellesley Sandwich Company LLC dba Mortadella Head to be located at 263 Washington Street, with hours of operation from 11am to 10pm, contingent upon final approval from the Health Department. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to appoint Martha Collins and Madison Riley to the Climate Action Committee for terms to expire June 30, 2027. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to appoint to the Council on Aging Dr. Peter Grape, Ms. Patricia Decker, and Ms. Judy Gertler for three year terms to expire June 30, 2027, and to appoint Ms. Dianne Sullivan to a one year term to expire June 30, 2025. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc the Board was polled and voted (5-0) enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Fire Chief Appointee Steve Mortarelli), and M.G.L c. 30A§21A, exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation with Local 1795 IAFF, and to invite Meghan Jop and Corey Testa to join as the Chair had declared that having such discussions in open session would have a detrimental effect to the Town's position. Following the adjournment of the executive session, the Board will return to open session for the sole purpose of adjourning the meeting. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)

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