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January 27, 2026
8 recorded votes, 2 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, including the vote on the Common Victualler modification of seating and expanded hours of operation for Truly's at 35 Grove Street
To approve the Consent Agenda, including the vote on the Common Victualler modification of seating and expanded hours of operation for Truly's at 35 Grove Street
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Consent Agenda, including the vote on the Common Victualler modification of seating and expanded hours of operation for Truly's at 35 Grove Street. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the traffic peer review prepared by Tighe & Bond as professionally conducted and to issue the accompanying recommendation letter to the Planning Board as amended with comments from the...
To approve the traffic peer review prepared by Tighe & Bond as professionally conducted and to issue the accompanying recommendation letter to the Planning Board as amended with comments from the Select Board's discussion, which the Executive Director would work with the Chair on incorporating; before a vote was taken, it was confirmed that the revised draft would be circulated to the members for final review
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Largess, UlfelderNo: Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board voted (4-1) to approve the traffic peer review prepared by Tighe & Bond as professionally conducted and to issue the accompanying recommendation letter to the Planning Board as amended with comments from the Select Board's discussion, which the Executive Director would work with the Chair on incorporating; before a vote was taken, it was confirmed that the revised draft would be circulated to the members for final review. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the winter supplemental request for $500,000 from Free Cash
To approve the winter supplemental request for $500,000 from Free Cash
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board voted (5-0) to approve the winter supplemental request for $500,000 from Free Cash. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Select Board budgets as follows: General Government (including FMD) at $21,576,041; and Public Safety at $17,985,372
To approve the Select Board budgets as follows: General Government (including FMD) at $21,576,041; and Public Safety at $17,985,372
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Select Board budgets as follows: General Government (including FMD) at $21,576,041; and Public Safety at $17,985,372. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Recommend to Town Meeting a FY27 Town Clerk salary of $133,772
To recommend to Town Meeting a FY27 Town Clerk salary of $133,772
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Largess, the Board voted (5-0) to recommend to Town Meeting a FY27 Town Clerk salary of $133,772. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Largess)
Authorize $8,000 in TNC funds
To authorize $8,000 in TNC funds
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Ulfelder, WoodsNo: Largess
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-1) to authorize $8,000 in TNC funds. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - No Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the minutes of January 6, 2026, as amended
To approve the minutes of January 6, 2026, 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 January 6, 2026, as amended. 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 conduct strategy with respect to the Wellesley Firefighters, IAFF Local 1795, Wellesley Free Library Staff Association, and...
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21A, Exemption #3, to conduct strategy with respect to the Wellesley Firefighters, IAFF Local 1795, Wellesley Free Library Staff Association, and Wellesley Free Library Supervisor Association, and to invite Meghan Jop and Cory Testa to join, with the Board returning to open session following adjournment of the executive session solely for the purpose of adjourning the meeting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled all aye (5-0) to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21A, Exemption #3, to conduct strategy with respect to the Wellesley Firefighters, IAFF Local 1795, Wellesley Free Library Staff Association, and Wellesley Free Library Supervisor Association, and to invite Meghan Jop and Cory Testa to join, with the Board returning to open session following adjournment of the executive session solely for the purpose of adjourning the meeting. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
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