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Wellesley Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

May 19, 2026

5 recorded votes, 0 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 was polled and 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)

Hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the John D. Hardy Elementary School project authorized by a vote of the Town passed on October 26, 2021 (Article 3) being...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the John D. Hardy Elementary School project authorized by a vote of the Town passed on October 26, 2021 (Article 3) being refinanced in part with proceeds of the Notes defined below, together with all other bonds and notes of the Town previously issued to pay costs of this project, does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant, and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project under G.L. c.70B

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to hereby determine, in accordance with G.L. c.70B, that the cost of the John D. Hardy Elementary School project authorized by a vote of the Town passed on October 26, 2021 (Article 3) being refinanced in part with proceeds of the Notes defined below, together with all other bonds and notes of the Town previously issued to pay costs of this project, does not exceed the portion of the total cost of the project that is not being paid by the school facilities grant, and we hereby approve the issuance of notes and bonds to finance this project under G.L. c.70B. Further to approve the sale of $7,500,000 3.50 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated May 28, 2026, and payable May 27, 2027, to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC, at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $67,275. Further that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated May 7, 2026, and a final Official Statement dated May 14, 2026, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax- exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

End the intermunicipal agreement with Plymouth County and to rehire Passport Parking to administer the Town's enforcement and citation management

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To end the intermunicipal agreement with Plymouth County and to rehire Passport Parking to administer the Town's enforcement and citation management

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to end the intermunicipal agreement with Plymouth County and to rehire Passport Parking to administer the Town's enforcement and citation management. 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 use of 12-15 parking spaces at Cameron Street Parking lot for the parking of construction staff to install solar panels on Hunnewell Elementary School for the period of September 1...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the use of 12-15 parking spaces at Cameron Street Parking lot for the parking of construction staff to install solar panels on Hunnewell Elementary School for the period of September 1 through November 30, 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 the use of 12-15 parking spaces at Cameron Street Parking lot for the parking of construction staff to install solar panels on Hunnewell Elementary School for the period of September 1 through November 30, 2026. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Approve the minutes of May 5, 2026, May 11, 2026, and May 12, 2026

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes of May 5, 2026, May 11, 2026, and May 12, 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 the minutes of May 5, 2026, May 11, 2026, and May 12, 2026. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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