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Wellesley Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

February 24, 2026

7 recorded votes, 1 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 2

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 2 (PDF)

Approve the winter supplemental request for $400,000 from Free Cash

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the winter supplemental request for $400,000 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 $400,000 from Free Cash. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve motions for Articles 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 27, 33, and 36

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve motions for Articles 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 27, 33, and 36

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to approve motions for Articles 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 27, 33, and 36. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve the Town-Wide Financial Plan including attachments and authorize Marjorie Freiman to finalize edits

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Town-Wide Financial Plan including attachments and authorize Marjorie Freiman to finalize edits

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Town-Wide Financial Plan including attachments and authorize Marjorie Freiman to finalize edits. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)

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

Approve the Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee policy

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To approve the Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee policy

Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, UlfelderNo: Largess, Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (3-2) to approve the Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee policy Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - No Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye Work Plan Update Ms. Aufranc reported the next Policy Subcommittee meeting would be Thursday, expecting to bring forward a revised naming policy and procedures for interactions with the Human Resources Board on developing HR policies with financial implications and the COLA processes..” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve The W: Select Board Edition Volume 2 and authorize Ms. Freiman to make final edits

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To o approve The W: Select Board Edition Volume 2 and authorize Ms. Freiman to make final edits

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to o approve The W: Select Board Edition Volume 2 and authorize Ms. Freiman to make final edits. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(3) to conduct strategy with respect to negotiations with Wellesley Firefighters IAFF Local 1795 and to discuss strategy with respect to potential...

Minutes, page 10

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(3) to conduct strategy with respect to negotiations with Wellesley Firefighters IAFF Local 1795 and to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with Albany Road-Wellesley, LLC, as having such discussions in open session may be detrimental to the Town and to invite Meghan Jop, Corey Testa, Dolores Hamilton, Stephen Mortarelli, and Town Counsel to join the meeting

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted aye (5-0) to enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(3) to conduct strategy with respect to negotiations with Wellesley Firefighters IAFF Local 1795 and to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with Albany Road-Wellesley, LLC, as having such discussions in open session may be detrimental to the Town and to invite Meghan Jop, Corey Testa, Dolores Hamilton, Stephen Mortarelli, and Town Counsel to join the meeting. Following the close of executive session, the Select 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 10 (PDF)

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