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October 16, 2025
4 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
Approve the consent agenda
To approve the consent agenda
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the consent agenda. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Traffic Impact Assessment prepared by MDM Transportation Consultants, Inc. as being professionally prepared and to issue the recommendation letter as prepared for the Planning Board,...
To approve the Traffic Impact Assessment prepared by MDM Transportation Consultants, Inc. as being professionally prepared and to issue the recommendation letter as prepared for the Planning Board, authorizing the Chair to work with the Executive Director to strengthen the recommendations to reflect feedback heard by the Select Board at their meeting on October 10, 2025
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, UlfelderNo: Largess, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (3-2) to approve the Traffic Impact Assessment prepared by MDM Transportation Consultants, Inc. as being professionally prepared and to issue the recommendation letter as prepared for the Planning Board, authorizing the Chair to work with the Executive Director to strengthen the recommendations to reflect feedback heard by the Select Board at their meeting on October 10, 2025. Freiman - Yes Ulfelder - Yes Aufranc - Yes Woods - No Largess - No.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Set the capital funding guideline at 6.2% of budgeted recurring operating revenues in accordance with the Capital Financing Policy, to set a 2% cost of living or COLA increase for all exempt and...
To set the capital funding guideline at 6.2% of budgeted recurring operating revenues in accordance with the Capital Financing Policy, to set a 2% cost of living or COLA increase for all exempt and nonexempt nonunion employees, and to establish individualized operating budget guidelines for personal services and expenses for the municipal departments as discussed at the October 16th Select Board meeting and to set a 3% guideline for personal services and expenses for the School Committee
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to set the capital funding guideline at 6.2% of budgeted recurring operating revenues in accordance with the Capital Financing Policy, to set a 2% cost of living or COLA increase for all exempt and nonexempt nonunion employees, and to establish individualized operating budget guidelines for personal services and expenses for the municipal departments as discussed at the October 16th Select Board meeting and to set a 3% guideline for personal services and expenses for the School Committee. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding the disposition of surplus...
To enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding the disposition of surplus MassBay Community College land and to invite Meghan Jop, Cory Testa, and Town Counsels Chris Heep and Eric Reustle to join, 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
“At 10:15 pm, upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted all aye to enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21A, exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding the disposition of surplus MassBay Community College land and to invite Meghan Jop, Cory Testa, and Town Counsels Chris Heep and Eric Reustle to join, 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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