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May 6, 2025
12 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Colette Aufranc, Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Beth Sullivan Woods, Kenneth Largess
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the Town Hall summer hours (Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am- 12pm) from Memorial Day through Labor Day, but to remain open the full day on Friday, August 1, 2025
To approve the Town Hall summer hours (Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am- 12pm) from Memorial Day through Labor Day, but to remain open the full day on Friday, August 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the Town Hall summer hours (Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am- 12pm) from Memorial Day through Labor Day, but to remain open the full day on Friday, August 1, 2025. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve Benjamin Gilkey as a Wellesley firefighter effective May 6, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of the Massachusetts Fire Fighting Academy and the physical abilities test
To approve Benjamin Gilkey as a Wellesley firefighter effective May 6, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of the Massachusetts Fire Fighting Academy and the physical abilities test
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve Benjamin Gilkey as a Wellesley firefighter effective May 6, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of the Massachusetts Fire Fighting Academy and the physical abilities test. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to close the public hearing. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the first amendment to the activity and use limitation of the Municipal Light Plant and Department of Public Works
To approve the first amendment to the activity and use limitation of the Municipal Light Plant and Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the first amendment to the activity and use limitation of the Municipal Light Plant and Department of Public Works. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the amendment to the Minutes Policy
To approve the amendment to the Minutes Policy
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the amendment to the Minutes Policy. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Strike lines 374, 375, and 376 from the draft minutes of February 25th
To strike lines 374, 375, and 376 from the draft minutes of February 25th
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, UlfelderNo: WoodsAbstained: Largess
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board voted 3-1-1 to strike lines 374, 375, and 376 from the draft minutes of February 25th. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Abstain Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Aufranc)
Approve the minutes as amended for February 11, 2025, and February 25, 2025
To approve the minutes as amended for February 11, 2025, and February 25, 2025
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Ulfelder, WoodsAbstained: Largess
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the minutes as amended for February 11, 2025, and February 25, 2025. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Abstain Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the minutes as amended for April 1, 2025, and April 2, 2025
To approve the minutes as amended for April 1, 2025, and April 2, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the minutes as amended for April 1, 2025, and April 2, 2025 Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Discuss and Vote Legislative Letters of Support The Board discussed several letters of legislative support: Support for Legislation Allowing Pension Funds to Access Public Health Marketplace Options: This legislation, initially sponsored by Representative Peisch and proposed by the Chair of the Retirement Board, David Kornwitz, aims to provide potentially significant financial relief to the Town by allowing local pension funds to enter the public health marketplace..” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the letter regarding House Bill 2571/Senate Bill 1650, an act creating a municipal and public safety building authority
To approve the letter regarding House Bill 2571/Senate Bill 1650, an act creating a municipal and public safety building authority
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Ulfelder, WoodsNo: Largess
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted 4-1 to approve the letter regarding House Bill 2571/Senate Bill 1650, an act creating a municipal and public safety building authority Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - No Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the letter regarding House Bill 1399, an act relative to an individual Medicare marketplace option
To approve the letter regarding House Bill 1399, an act relative to an individual Medicare marketplace option
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the letter regarding House Bill 1399, an act relative to an individual Medicare marketplace option. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the letter supporting MAPC's assessment increase
To approve the letter supporting MAPC's assessment increase
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, WoodsNo: Largess, Ulfelder
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted 3-2 to approve the letter supporting MAPC's assessment increase Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - No Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - No 12..” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Enter executive session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A Section 21A Exemption 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, Executive Director...
To enter executive session under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A Section 21A Exemption 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, Executive Director Meghan Jop, and to invite Town Counsel Donna Brewer to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussions 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 Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A Section 21A Exemption 2 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, Executive Director Meghan Jop, and to invite Town Counsel Donna Brewer to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussions 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)
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