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May 15, 2026
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Colette Aufranc, Beth Sullivan Woods, Kenneth Largess
Absent: None
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Enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21(a), exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with the Commonwealth regarding 40 Oakland Street, and to invite Executive...
To enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21(a), exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with the Commonwealth regarding 40 Oakland Street, and to invite Executive Director Meghan Jop, Town Counsel Eric Reustle, Special Counsel Nicholas Shapiro, and Special Counsel Robert 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
“At 12:04 p.m., upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted affirmatively (5-0) to enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21(a), exemption #3 to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with the Commonwealth regarding 40 Oakland Street, and to invite Executive Director Meghan Jop, Town Counsel Eric Reustle, Special Counsel Nicholas Shapiro, and Special Counsel Robert 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 the 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)
Enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21(a), exemption #3 discuss strategy with respect to negotiations with the Wellesley Local 1795 International Association of Firefighters and the AFSME...
To enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21(a), exemption #3 discuss strategy with respect to negotiations with the Wellesley Local 1795 International Association of Firefighters and the AFSME Local 49 Custodian Union, and to invite Executive Director Meghan Jop and Fire Chief Steve Mortarelli to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussions in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position
From the minutes
“At 12:04 p.m., upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted affirmatively (5-0) to enter executive session under M.G.L c. 30A §21(a), exemption #3 discuss strategy with respect to negotiations with the Wellesley Local 1795 International Association of Firefighters and the AFSME Local 49 Custodian Union, and to invite Executive Director Meghan Jop and Fire Chief Steve Mortarelli to join as the Chair has declared that having such discussions in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position. Following the adjournment of the 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)
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