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Wellesley Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

March 25, 2025

9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Colette Aufranc, Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Beth Sullivan Woods, Kenneth Largess

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the Consent Agenda

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Consent Agenda

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Consent Agenda. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve placing Celebrations Committee signs for Wellesley Wonderful Weekend on Town land under the jurisdiction of the Select Board in the location specified by the Celebrations Committee and...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve placing Celebrations Committee signs for Wellesley Wonderful Weekend on Town land under the jurisdiction of the Select Board in the location specified by the Celebrations Committee and designate Executive Director Meghan Jop to approve additional relocated locations as needed

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve placing Celebrations Committee signs for Wellesley Wonderful Weekend on Town land under the jurisdiction of the Select Board in the location specified by the Celebrations Committee and designate Executive Director Meghan Jop to approve additional relocated locations as needed. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the use of Campana Funds in the amount of $2,453.09 for the Richard Campana St. Patrick's Day lunch

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the use of Campana Funds in the amount of $2,453.09 for the Richard Campana St. Patrick's Day lunch

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the use of Campana Funds in the amount of $2,453.09 for the Richard Campana St. Patrick's Day lunch. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the installation of signage to identify the parking lot as COA parking only, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the installation of signage to identify the parking lot as COA parking only, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the installation of signage to identify the parking lot as COA parking only, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye 8..” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the traffic impact assessment by Vanesse Associates Inc. as being professionally prepared, and to issue a recommendation letter as prepared for the Planning Board

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To approve the traffic impact assessment by Vanesse Associates Inc. as being professionally prepared, and to issue a recommendation letter as prepared for the Planning Board

Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, UlfelderNo: Largess, Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (3-2) to approve the traffic impact assessment by Vanesse Associates Inc. as being professionally prepared, and to issue a recommendation letter as prepared for the Planning Board. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - No Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the healthcare memorandum of agreement for fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 with all unions

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the healthcare memorandum of agreement for fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 with all unions

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman , the Board voted (5-0) to approve the healthcare memorandum of agreement for fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 with all unions Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye 10..” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the revised motion for Article 43

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the revised motion for Article 43

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the revised motion for Article 43. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of March 11, 2025, as amended

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of March 11, 2025, as amended

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the minutes of March 11, 2025, as amended. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Enter executive session under Mass General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption number 3, to conduct strategy with respect to potential litigation and to invite Meghan Jop, Cory Testa, and Tom...

Minutes, page 9

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter executive session under Mass General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption number 3, to conduct strategy with respect to potential litigation and to invite Meghan Jop, Cory Testa, and Tom Harrington to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's position

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled all aye (5-0) to enter executive session under Mass General Law, Chapter 30A, Section 21A, Exemption number 3, to conduct strategy with respect to potential litigation and to invite Meghan Jop, Cory Testa, and Tom Harrington to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on 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 Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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