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June 24, 2025
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Colette Aufranc, Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Beth Sullivan Woods, Kenneth Largess
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #4 to discuss the deployment of security devices, or strategies with respect thereto to cybersecurity, and M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption...
To enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #4 to discuss the deployment of security devices, or strategies with respect thereto to cybersecurity, and M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #2 to conduct strategy for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Executive Director Meghan Jop) and to invite Meghan Jop, Corey Testa, and Brian Dupont to join the first executive session 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 and voted all aye (5-0) to enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #4 to discuss the deployment of security devices, or strategies with respect thereto to cybersecurity, and M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #2 to conduct strategy for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Executive Director Meghan Jop) and to invite Meghan Jop, Corey Testa, and Brian Dupont to join the first executive session 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 to take up the remainder of the agenda items. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted to approve the Consent Agenda. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the FY 26 Election Staff Appointments as detailed in the memo from Town Clerk KC Kato, dated June 13, 2025
To approve the FY 26 Election Staff Appointments as detailed in the memo from Town Clerk KC Kato, dated June 13, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted to approve the FY 26 Election Staff Appointments as detailed in the memo from Town Clerk KC Kato, dated June 13, 2025. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve board and committee members to the Historical District Commission, the Historical Commission, the Municipal Light Board, Mike Nilles to the Wellesley Housing Development Corp, and the ZBA...
To approve board and committee members to the Historical District Commission, the Historical Commission, the Municipal Light Board, Mike Nilles to the Wellesley Housing Development Corp, and the ZBA associate members, as detailed in the recommended appointments for June 24, 2025, Select Board meeting materials
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted to approve board and committee members to the Historical District Commission, the Historical Commission, the Municipal Light Board, Mike Nilles to the Wellesley Housing Development Corp, and the ZBA associate members, as detailed in the recommended appointments for June 24, 2025, Select Board meeting materials. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the appointment of Lise Olney to the Climate Action Committee effective June 24, 2025
To approve the appointment of Lise Olney to the Climate Action Committee effective June 24, 2025
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted to approve the appointment of Lise Olney to the Climate Action Committee effective June 24, 2025. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the request of Firefighter Seamus Spencer for inclusion of his bachelor's degree in communication toward the secondary education incentive
To approve the request of Firefighter Seamus Spencer for inclusion of his bachelor's degree in communication toward the secondary education incentive
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted to approve the request of Firefighter Seamus Spencer for inclusion of his bachelor's degree in communication toward the secondary education incentive. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the following year end transfers from IT personal services account 01155100-511220: Advisory personnel services: $12,000 account 01131100-511370, and Advisory expenses: $3,000 account...
To approve the following year end transfers from IT personal services account 01155100-511220: Advisory personnel services: $12,000 account 01131100-511370, and Advisory expenses: $3,000 account 01131200-534040
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted to approve the following year end transfers from IT personal services account 01155100-511220: Advisory personnel services: $12,000 account 01131100-511370, and Advisory expenses: $3,000 account 01131200-534040. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the contract for the Executive Director
To approve the contract for the Executive Director
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted to approve the contract for the Executive Director. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the Boston Marathon invitational entry policy
To approve the Boston Marathon invitational entry policy
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted to approve the Boston Marathon invitational entry policy. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the revisions to the Minutes Policy
To approve the revisions to the Minutes Policy
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted to approve the revisions to the Minutes Policy. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the Select Board handbook as amended, and to authorize the Policy Subcommittee to make any further ministerial changes prior to posting
To approve the Select Board handbook as amended, and to authorize the Policy Subcommittee to make any further ministerial changes prior to posting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted to approve the Select Board handbook as amended, and to authorize the Policy Subcommittee to make any further ministerial changes prior to posting. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the minutes of July 31, 2020, as amended
To approve the minutes of July 31, 2020, as amended
Marjorie Freiman stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Kenneth Largess stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted to approve the minutes of July 31, 2020, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Recused Largess - Recused Sullivan - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the minutes of October 7, 2022, October 6, 2022, and February 16, 2022, as amended
To approve the minutes of October 7, 2022, October 6, 2022, and February 16, 2022, as amended
Kenneth Largess stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted to approve the minutes of October 7, 2022, October 6, 2022, and February 16, 2022, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman -Aye Largess - Recused Sullivan - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the minutes of May 20, 2025, as amended
To approve the minutes of May 20, 2025, as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted to approve the minutes of May 20, 2025, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
Approve the letter of support to MMA and MAPC as amended
To approve the letter of support to MMA and MAPC as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted to approve the letter of support to MMA and MAPC as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)
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