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May 5, 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
Enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21A, e xemption #3, to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation regarding 40 Oakland Street and to invite Meghan Jop and Corey Testa to...
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21A, e xemption #3, to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation regarding 40 Oakland Street and to invite Meghan Jop and Corey Testa to join as the chair has declared that having such discussion 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 was polled and voted (5-0) to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21A, e xemption #3, to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation regarding 40 Oakland Street and to invite Meghan Jop and Corey Testa to join as the chair has declared that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's position. Following the adjournment of the executive session the Board will return to open session to take up all but the last item on the agenda, at which time the Board will return to executive session. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the consent agenda
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)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded my Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to close the public hearing. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc)
Approve an increase in Municipal Lien Certificate fees to $50 for requests required within 24 hours, and an increase in demand fees from $5.00 to $10.00, effective May 18, 2026
To approve an increase in Municipal Lien Certificate fees to $50 for requests required within 24 hours, and an increase in demand fees from $5.00 to $10.00, effective May 18, 2026
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve an increase in Municipal Lien Certificate fees to $50 for requests required within 24 hours, and an increase in demand fees from $5.00 to $10.00, effective May 18, 2026. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the minutes of March 10, 2026, April 14, 2026, April 21, 2026, April 23, 2026, and April 27, 2026, as amended
To approve the minutes of March 10, 2026, April 14, 2026, April 21, 2026, April 23, 2026, and April 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 March 10, 2026, April 14, 2026, April 21, 2026, April 23, 2026, and April 27, 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 discuss strategy with respect negotiations with the Wellesley Free Library Staff Association and Wellesley Free Library...
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21A, Exemption #3, to discuss strategy with respect negotiations with the Wellesley Free Library Staff Association and Wellesley Free Library Supervisor Association and the AFSME Local 49 Custodial Union, and to invite Meghan Jop, Corey Testa,, Board of Library Trustees Chair Marla Robinson, and Library Director Jamie Jurgensen to join as the chair has declared that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental to the Town
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 discuss strategy with respect negotiations with the Wellesley Free Library Staff Association and Wellesley Free Library Supervisor Association and the AFSME Local 49 Custodial Union, and to invite Meghan Jop, Corey Testa,, Board of Library Trustees Chair Marla Robinson, and Library Director Jamie Jurgensen to join as the chair has declared that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental to the Town. Following the adjournment of the executive session the Board will return to open session with the sole purpose of adjourning the meeting. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
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