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4 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Start my ballot →Present: Colette Aufranc, Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Beth Sullivan Woods, Kenneth Largess
Absent: None
Elect Ms. Freiman as Chair effective July 1, 2025
To elect Ms. Freiman as Chair effective July 1, 2025
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, UlfelderNo: Largess, Woods
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc, and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (3-2) to elect Ms. Freiman as Chair effective July 1, 2025. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - No Sullivan - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Elect Mr. Largess Vice Chair effective July 1, 2025
To elect Mr. Largess Vice Chair effective July 1, 2025
Yes: Largess, WoodsNo: Aufranc, Freiman, Ulfelder
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods, and seconded by Mr. Largess, the Board voted (2-3) to elect Mr. Largess Vice Chair effective July 1, 2025. Aufranc - No Freiman - No Largess - Aye Sullivan - Aye Ulfelder - No The motion failed 2-3..” (Motion: Woods, second: Largess)
Elect Mr. Ulfelder Vice Chair effective July 1, 2025
To elect Mr. Ulfelder Vice Chair effective July 1, 2025
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, UlfelderNo: Largess, Woods
“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman, and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board voted (3-2) to elect Mr. Ulfelder Vice Chair effective July 1, 2025. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - No Sullivan - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Freiman, second: Aufranc)
Elect Ms. Aufranc as Secretary
To elect Ms. Aufranc as Secretary
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, UlfelderNo: Largess, Woods
“Upon a motion by Ms. Freiman, and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, Ms. Aufranc was nominated as Secretary effective July 1, 2025. During discussion on this motion, it was noted that the Select Board Handbook identifies that the departing Chair typically assumes the position of Secretary. Ms. Sullivan Woods suggested revisiting that provision, noting that over the past 15 years, the Chair has not been Secretary nine times. Ms. Aufranc noted in general the outgoing Chair has taken the position of Secretary unless leaving the Board or staying in the Chair position, with the exception of Ms. Sullivan Woods' extended term as Secretary. The Board voted 3-2 to elect Ms. Aufranc as Secretary. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - No Sullivan - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Freiman, second: Ulfelder)
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).
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