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August 19, 2025
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Colette Aufranc, Beth Sullivan Woods, Kenneth Largess
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ms. Aufranc left the meeting.
- Ms. Aufranc rejoined the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda as amended by removing the amendment to the Dryft Entertainment license
To approve the Consent Agenda as amended by removing the amendment to the Dryft Entertainment license
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc, seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted all Aye (5-0) to approve the Consent Agenda as amended by removing the amendment to the Dryft Entertainment license. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the amendment for Dryft to allow outdoor music in their licensed seating area
To approve the amendment for Dryft to allow outdoor music in their licensed seating area
Colette Aufranc stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Colette Aufranc had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods, seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0-1) to approve the amendment for Dryft to allow outdoor music in their licensed seating area. Aufranc - Recuse Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 7 PM at the Wellesley High School located at 50 Rice Street, and to set the following dates: Open the Warrant on Tuesday,...
To call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 7 PM at the Wellesley High School located at 50 Rice Street, and to set the following dates: Open the Warrant on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Close the Warrant Friday, August 22, 2025, at 12 PM, and Motions due to the Select Board office Friday, September 26, 2025, at 5 PM
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc, seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted all Aye (5-0) to call a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 7 PM at the Wellesley High School located at 50 Rice Street, and to set the following dates: Open the Warrant on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Close the Warrant Friday, August 22, 2025, at 12 PM, and Motions due to the Select Board office Friday, September 26, 2025, at 5 PM. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Select Board work plan as amended and to authorize the Chair to work with the Assistant Executive Director to make the amendments as discussed at the August 19 Select Board meeting
To approve the Select Board work plan as amended and to authorize the Chair to work with the Assistant Executive Director to make the amendments as discussed at the August 19 Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc, seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted all Aye (5-0) to approve the Select Board work plan as amended and to authorize the Chair to work with the Assistant Executive Director to make the amendments as discussed at the August 19 Select Board meeting. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
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