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Wellesley Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

January 6, 2026

4 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 Consent Agenda

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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

Approve the Appointments Policy, as amended, with final editorial and review by Town Counsel to be integrated into the policy at the Policy Subcommittee meeting, and if necessary bring back to the...

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Appointments Policy, as amended, with final editorial and review by Town Counsel to be integrated into the policy at the Policy Subcommittee meeting, and if necessary bring back to the Select Board for further review

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Appointments Policy, as amended, with final editorial and review by Town Counsel to be integrated into the policy at the Policy Subcommittee meeting, and if necessary bring back to the Select Board for further review. 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 November 18, 2025, November 25, 2025, December 2, 2025, and December 11, 2025, as amended

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of November 18, 2025, November 25, 2025, December 2, 2025, and December 11, 2025, as amended

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the minutes of November 18, 2025, November 25, 2025, December 2, 2025, and December 11, 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 sub section 21A exemption number 3 to conduct strategy for potential litigation with the Commonwealth regarding the disposition of...

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter executive session under Mass General Law chapter 30A sub section 21A exemption number 3 to conduct strategy for potential litigation with the Commonwealth regarding the disposition of surplus MassBay Community College land and to invite Meghan Jop, Corey Testa, Town Counsel Tom Harrington and Eric Reustle, and Special Counsel Nick Shapiro and Robbie Hopkins 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

“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted by roll call vote all aye (5-0) to enter executive session under Mass General Law chapter 30A sub section 21A exemption number 3 to conduct strategy for potential litigation with the Commonwealth regarding the disposition of surplus MassBay Community College land and to invite Meghan Jop, Corey Testa, Town Counsel Tom Harrington and Eric Reustle, and Special Counsel Nick Shapiro and Robbie Hopkins 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 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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