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July 22, 2025
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Colette Aufranc, Beth Sullivan Woods, Kenneth Largess
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mr. Largess joined the meeting via zoom.
- Ms. Aufranc recused herself from the Consent Agenda stating that she is an abutter to an abutter to the property on the south side of Linden Street to which this amendment pertains.
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda
Colette Aufranc stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0-1) to approve the Consent Agenda. Aufranc - Recused Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Call a joint meeting with the Board of Public Works, and to appoint Marjorie Freiman as chair, and Jeff Wechsler as the secretary of the joint meeting
To call a joint meeting with the Board of Public Works, and to appoint Marjorie Freiman as chair, and Jeff Wechsler as the secretary of the joint meeting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Boards were polled and voted all aye (7-0) to call a joint meeting with the Board of Public Works, and to appoint Marjorie Freiman as chair, and Jeff Wechsler as the secretary of the joint meeting. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint Michael McManus to the Board of Public Works until the 2026 Town Election
To appoint Michael McManus to the Board of Public Works until the 2026 Town Election
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Boards were polled and voted all aye (7-0) to appoint Michael McManus to the Board of Public Works until the 2026 Town Election. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Dissolve the joint meeting
To dissolve the joint meeting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Boards were polled and voted all aye (7-0) to dissolve the joint meeting. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve a merit increase for Chief Whittemore of 3 percent
To approve a merit increase for Chief Whittemore of 3 percent
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted all aye (5-0) to approve a merit increase for Chief Whittemore of 3 percent. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve a merit increase for Chief Mortarelli of 3 percent
To approve a merit increase for Chief Mortarelli of 3 percent
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted all aye (5-0) to approve a merit increase for Chief Mortarelli of 3 percent. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Executive Director's performance review, as amended
To approve the Executive Director's performance review, as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted all aye (5-0) to approve the Executive Director's performance review, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the 3 percent performance bonus for the Executive Director
To approve the 3 percent performance bonus for the Executive Director
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted all aye (5-0) to approve the 3 percent performance bonus for the Executive Director. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the minutes of March 8, 2021, June 9, 2021, and June 3, 2025, as amended
To approve the minutes of March 8, 2021, June 9, 2021, and June 3, 2025, as amended
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Ulfelder, WoodsAbstained: Largess
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0-1) to approve the minutes of March 8, 2021, June 9, 2021, and June 3, 2025, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Abstain Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to discuss litigation (Joseph Morin v
To enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to discuss litigation (Joseph Morin v
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted all aye (5-0) to enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to discuss litigation (Joseph Morin v. Town of Wellesley, Massachusetts) and to invite Meghan Jop, Corey Testa, and Tom Harrington to join the 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 for the sole purpose of adjourning the meeting. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
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