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Wellesley Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

November 25, 2025

3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Colette Aufranc, Beth Sullivan Woods, Kenneth Largess

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the 2025-2026 rates as follows: Existing residents (before 2024), independent living, 1 bed unit $2,399; Existing residents, independent living, 2 bed unit, $2,672; Existing residents,...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the 2025-2026 rates as follows: Existing residents (before 2024), independent living, 1 bed unit $2,399; Existing residents, independent living, 2 bed unit, $2,672; Existing residents, assisted living, 1 bed unit, $6,431; 2024 residents and new residents, independent living, 1 bed unit, $2,625; 2024 residents and new residents, independent living, 2 bed unit, $2,940; and 2024 residents and new residents, assisted living, 1 bed unit, $6,530

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled (5-0) to approve the 2025-2026 rates as follows: Existing residents (before 2024), independent living, 1 bed unit $2,399; Existing residents, independent living, 2 bed unit, $2,672; Existing residents, assisted living, 1 bed unit, $6,431; 2024 residents and new residents, independent living, 1 bed unit, $2,625; 2024 residents and new residents, independent living, 2 bed unit, $2,940; and 2024 residents and new residents, assisted living, 1 bed unit, $6,530. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of October 16 and October 28, 2025, as amended

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of October 16 and October 28, 2025, as amended

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled (5-0) to approve the minutes of October 16 and October 28, 2025, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Enter executive session under Mass General Law chapter 30a subsection 21a, exception number 3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with the Commonwealth regarding the...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter executive session under Mass General Law chapter 30a subsection 21a, exception number 3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with the Commonwealth regarding the disposition of surplus MassBay Community College land and to invite the Executive Director, Meghan Jop, and the Assistant Executive Director, Corey Testa, to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussions in open session would have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position

From the minutes

“At 7:42 pm, upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled (5-0) to enter executive session under Mass General Law chapter 30a subsection 21a, exception number 3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with the Commonwealth regarding the disposition of surplus MassBay Community College land and to invite the Executive Director, Meghan Jop, and the Assistant Executive Director, Corey Testa, to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussions in open session would have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining position. Following the adjournment of 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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