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March 10, 2026
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Colette Aufranc, Beth Sullivan Woods, Kenneth Largess
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Padraic Lydon, Matthew Mongomery, Brennan Polimeno, and Ryan Piersiak, effective March 10, 2026, contingent upon the passage of pre-employment background checks, physicals, and the...
To appoint Padraic Lydon, Matthew Mongomery, Brennan Polimeno, and Ryan Piersiak, effective March 10, 2026, contingent upon the passage of pre-employment background checks, physicals, and the Massachusetts Physical Abilities Test, and subject to successful completion of the firefighting academy and a one-year probationary period
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to appoint Padraic Lydon, Matthew Mongomery, Brennan Polimeno, and Ryan Piersiak, effective March 10, 2026, contingent upon the passage of pre-employment background checks, physicals, and the Massachusetts Physical Abilities Test, and subject to successful completion of the firefighting academy and a one-year probationary period. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Motion to approve the traffic study prepared by Kimley Horn as professionally conducted and to issue the accompanying recommendation letter, as amended, to the Planning Board
To Motion to approve the traffic study prepared by Kimley Horn as professionally conducted and to issue the accompanying recommendation letter, as amended, to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to Motion to approve the traffic study prepared by Kimley Horn as professionally conducted and to issue the accompanying recommendation letter, as amended, to the Planning Board. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve Article 8, Motions 1, 2, 3, and 4, as amended
To approve Article 8, Motions 1, 2, 3, and 4, as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to approve Article 8, Motions 1, 2, 3, and 4, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the minutes of January 27, 2026, as amended
To approve the minutes of January 27, 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 27, 2026, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Town Hall Summer hours
To approve the Town Hall Summer hours
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (5-0) to approve the Town Hall Summer hours. 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 negotiations with the Wellesley Firefighters, IAFF Local 1795, Wellesley Free Library Staff...
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21A, Exemption #3 to conduct strategy with respect to negotiations with the Wellesley Firefighters, IAFF Local 1795, Wellesley Free Library Staff Association, and Wellesley Free Library Supervisor Association, and to invite Meghan Jop, Corey Testa, Fire Chief Steve Mortarelli, and Human Resources Director Dolores Hamilton 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 and voted (5-0) to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21A, Exemption #3 to conduct strategy with respect to negotiations with the Wellesley Firefighters, IAFF Local 1795, Wellesley Free Library Staff Association, and Wellesley Free Library Supervisor Association, and to invite Meghan Jop, Corey Testa, Fire Chief Steve Mortarelli, and Human Resources Director Dolores Hamilton 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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