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November 18, 2025
5 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 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 transportation evaluation by VHB dated September 19, 2025, as being professionally prepared and providing sufficient evidence that the traffic conditions resulting from the proposed...
To approve the transportation evaluation by VHB dated September 19, 2025, as being professionally prepared and providing sufficient evidence that the traffic conditions resulting from the proposed temporary residence halls will meet the Town's project of significant impact standards for traffic, pedestrian and bicycle safety
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the transportation evaluation by VHB dated September 19, 2025, as being professionally prepared and providing sufficient evidence that the traffic conditions resulting from the proposed temporary residence halls will meet the Town's project of significant impact standards for traffic, pedestrian and bicycle safety. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Add a non-binding public opinion advisory question to the Annual Town Election ballot
To the Annual Town Election to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to petition the General Court subject to approval of a non- binding public opinion advisory question at a Town Election to enact legislation in substantially the form that was shared at Special Town Meeting, and further to authorize the Select Board to approve amendments to set legislation before its enactment by the General Court that are within the scope of the general objectives of the motion presented at Special Town Meeting 2025
No: Aufranc, Freiman, Largess, Ulfelder, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted against (0- 5) adding a non-binding ballot question to the Annual Town Election to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to petition the General Court subject to approval of a non- binding public opinion advisory question at a Town Election to enact legislation in substantially the form that was shared at Special Town Meeting, and further to authorize the Select Board to approve amendments to set legislation before its enactment by the General Court that are within the scope of the general objectives of the motion presented at Special Town Meeting 2025. Aufranc - No Freiman - No Largess - No Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - No The motion failed..” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Call the 2026 Annual Town Meeting and to set the following dates: Open the Warrant on Tuesday, November 18, 2025; Close the Warrant on Wednesday, December 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM; Motions due to the...
To call the 2026 Annual Town Meeting and to set the following dates: Open the Warrant on Tuesday, November 18, 2025; Close the Warrant on Wednesday, December 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM; Motions due to the Select Board office, 525 Washington Street, by Friday, February 6, 2026, by 4:00 PM; Start of Annual Town Meeting, Monday, March 30, 2026, 7:00 PM at Wellesley High School Auditorium; and The date for the 2026 Annual Town Election, Tuesday, March 3, 2026
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to call the 2026 Annual Town Meeting and to set the following dates: Open the Warrant on Tuesday, November 18, 2025; Close the Warrant on Wednesday, December 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM; Motions due to the Select Board office, 525 Washington Street, by Friday, February 6, 2026, by 4:00 PM; Start of Annual Town Meeting, Monday, March 30, 2026, 7:00 PM at Wellesley High School Auditorium; and The date for the 2026 Annual Town Election, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the minutes of October 7 and October 21, 2025, as amended
To approve the minutes of October 7 and October 21, 2025, as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the minutes of October 7 and October 21, 2025, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
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