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June 8, 2026
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Colette Aufranc, Beth Sullivan Woods, Kenneth Largess
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ms. Aufranc joined the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda
The roll call lists Colette Aufranc as not present for this vote. Colette Aufranc had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the Consent Agenda. Aufranc - Not Present Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Authorize the expenditure of funds for legal services associated with the Town's participation in the Central Massachusetts Municipal Solid Waste Consortium's negotiations for a future trash...
To authorize the expenditure of funds for legal services associated with the Town's participation in the Central Massachusetts Municipal Solid Waste Consortium's negotiations for a future trash disposal contract and approve the appointment of consortium special counsel for such negotiations
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to authorize the expenditure of funds for legal services associated with the Town's participation in the Central Massachusetts Municipal Solid Waste Consortium's negotiations for a future trash disposal contract and approve the appointment of consortium special counsel for such negotiations. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with the Commonwealth regarding 40 Oakland Street/MassBay and to conduct strategy with respect to negotiations with the AFSCME Council 93...
To discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with the Commonwealth regarding 40 Oakland Street/MassBay and to conduct strategy with respect to negotiations with the AFSCME Council 93 Local 49 (Custodian Union), and to invite Executive Director Meghan Jop, Assistant Executive Director Corey Testa, Town Counsel Tom Harrington, Special Counsel Nicholas Shapiro, Special Counsel Robert Hopkins, Human Resources Director Dolores Hamilton, and Facilities Management Director Joe McDonough 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 6:59 p.m., upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted affirmatively (5-0) to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation with the Commonwealth regarding 40 Oakland Street/MassBay and to conduct strategy with respect to negotiations with the AFSCME Council 93 Local 49 (Custodian Union), and to invite Executive Director Meghan Jop, Assistant Executive Director Corey Testa, Town Counsel Tom Harrington, Special Counsel Nicholas Shapiro, Special Counsel Robert Hopkins, Human Resources Director Dolores Hamilton, and Facilities Management Director Joe McDonough 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)
Exit Executive Session and return to Open Session for the sole purpose of adjourning the meeting
To exit Executive Session and return to Open Session for the sole 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 exit Executive Session and 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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