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August 26, 2025
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Colette Aufranc, Beth Sullivan Woods, Kenneth Largess
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session under Mass General Law Chapter 30A subsection 21A exception number 2 to review contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Finance Director candidate, and Mass General...
To enter executive session under Mass General Law Chapter 30A subsection 21A exception number 2 to review contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Finance Director candidate, and Mass General Law chapter 30A section 21(a)(7) to approve and consider release of executive session minutes of May 6, 2025, June 3, 2025B, and June 24, 2025B, and to invite Meghan Jop 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 Ms. Aufranc, seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled all aye (5- 0) to enter executive session under Mass General Law Chapter 30A subsection 21A exception number 2 to review contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Finance Director candidate, and Mass General Law chapter 30A section 21(a)(7) to approve and consider release of executive session minutes of May 6, 2025, June 3, 2025B, and June 24, 2025B, and to invite Meghan Jop 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 executive session, the Board will return to open session to take up the remainder of the agenda. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda
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 Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye 6..” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting as amended
To approve the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc, seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted all aye (5-0) to approve the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve a slate of candidates for the Council on Aging consisting of Timothy Fulham, Barbara Searle, Margaret Lyon, and Bernard Horan
To approve a slate of candidates for the Council on Aging consisting of Timothy Fulham, Barbara Searle, Margaret Lyon, and Bernard Horan
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, UlfelderNo: Largess, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc, seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (3-2) to approve a slate of candidates for the Council on Aging consisting of Timothy Fulham, Barbara Searle, Margaret Lyon, and Bernard Horan. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - No Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint George Roman, Tori DeFazio, Joe Shore, Sylvia Rich, and Robert Murphy to the Kepes Panel Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026
To appoint George Roman, Tori DeFazio, Joe Shore, Sylvia Rich, and Robert Murphy to the Kepes Panel Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc, seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted all aye (5-0) to appoint George Roman, Tori DeFazio, Joe Shore, Sylvia Rich, and Robert Murphy to the Kepes Panel Committee for a term to expire on June 30, 2026. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the contract with the Finance Director as discussed in executive session and amended
To approve the contract with the Finance Director as discussed in executive session and amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc, seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted all aye (5-0) to approve the contract with the Finance Director as discussed in executive session and amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Executive Director's goals as amended
To approve the Executive Director's goals as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc, seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted all aye (5-0) to approve the Executive Director's goals as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the minutes for June 3, 2025, and June 10, 2025, as amended
To approve the minutes for June 3, 2025, and June 10, 2025, as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc, seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted all aye (5-0) to approve the minutes for June 3, 2025, and June 10, 2025, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
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