MassVoter.com← Wellesley Select BoardWellesley Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
July 21, 2026
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Wellesley ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Present: Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Colette Aufranc, Beth Sullivan Woods
Absent: Kenneth Largess
Every vote, in order
Approve the promotion of Mike Mankavech to the rank of Wellesley Police Department Sergeant effective July 21, 2026
To approve the promotion of Mike Mankavech to the rank of Wellesley Police Department Sergeant effective July 21, 2026
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the promotion of Mike Mankavech to the rank of Wellesley Police Department Sergeant effective July 21, 2026. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint Xander Marcoux and Henry Ghilani as Firefighters of the Wellesley Fire Department effective July 21, 2026, pending successful completion of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, medical...
To appoint Xander Marcoux and Henry Ghilani as Firefighters of the Wellesley Fire Department effective July 21, 2026, pending successful completion of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, medical physicals, the Physical Abilities Test, and a one year probationary period
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to appoint Xander Marcoux and Henry Ghilani as Firefighters of the Wellesley Fire Department effective July 21, 2026, pending successful completion of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, medical physicals, the Physical Abilities Test, and a one year probationary period. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - 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 (4-0) to approve the consent agenda. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“At 7:31 p.m., upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to close the public hearing. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Off Premises Specialty Food Store Wine and Malt Beverage License for Captain Marden's Seafood, d/b/a Marden's, located at 279 Linden Street, and naming Roy Marden as manager of record,...
To approve the Off Premises Specialty Food Store Wine and Malt Beverage License for Captain Marden's Seafood, d/b/a Marden's, located at 279 Linden Street, and naming Roy Marden as manager of record, with hours of operation Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the Off Premises Specialty Food Store Wine and Malt Beverage License for Captain Marden's Seafood, d/b/a Marden's, located at 279 Linden Street, and naming Roy Marden as manager of record, with hours of operation Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Attorney David Himmelberger and petitioner Roy Marden left the meeting..” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election Warrant
To approve the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election Warrant
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election Warrant. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the listed locations as alternative polling locations in the event of an emergency: Schofield Gymnasium, the Municipal Light Plant garage, the Department of Public Works training room and...
To approve the listed locations as alternative polling locations in the event of an emergency: Schofield Gymnasium, the Municipal Light Plant garage, the Department of Public Works training room and garage, Wellesley High School, and Town Hall
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the listed locations as alternative polling locations in the event of an emergency: Schofield Gymnasium, the Municipal Light Plant garage, the Department of Public Works training room and garage, Wellesley High School, and Town Hall. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Naming of Public Assets Policy, as amended
To approve the Naming of Public Assets Policy, as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the Naming of Public Assets Policy, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the minutes of May 15, 2026, and July 1, 2026, as amended
To approve the minutes of May 15, 2026, and July 1, 2026, as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve the minutes of May 15, 2026, and July 1, 2026, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Amend the General Bylaw Review Committee charge
To amend the General Bylaw Review Committee charge
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to amend the General Bylaw Review Committee charge. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve temporary parking for members of the public using the library at the Cameron Street lot, as depicted on the map dated July 21, 2026, for the period of July 27, 2026, through August 21, 2026
To approve temporary parking for members of the public using the library at the Cameron Street lot, as depicted on the map dated July 21, 2026, for the period of July 27, 2026, through August 21, 2026
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-0) to approve temporary parking for members of the public using the library at the Cameron Street lot, as depicted on the map dated July 21, 2026, for the period of July 27, 2026, through August 21, 2026. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a), Exemption #3, to conduct strategy with respect to negotiations with the Wellesley Free Library Staff Association and Wellesley Free Library...
To enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a), Exemption #3, to conduct strategy with respect to negotiations with the Wellesley Free Library Staff Association and Wellesley Free Library Supervisor Association, Wellesley Firefighters, IAFF, Local 1795, Wellesley Police Patrolmen's Association and to invite Executive Director Meghan Jop, Assistant Executive Director Corey Testa, Police Chief Scott Whittemore, Fire Chief Steve Mortarelli, Human Resources Director Dolores Hamilton, Library Director Jamie Jurgensen, and Library Trustee Marla Robinson, as the chair has declared that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a), Exemption #3, to conduct strategy with respect to negotiations with the Wellesley Free Library Staff Association and Wellesley Free Library Supervisor Association, Wellesley Firefighters, IAFF, Local 1795, Wellesley Police Patrolmen's Association and to invite Executive Director Meghan Jop, Assistant Executive Director Corey Testa, Police Chief Scott Whittemore, Fire Chief Steve Mortarelli, Human Resources Director Dolores Hamilton, Library Director Jamie Jurgensen, and Library Trustee Marla Robinson, as the chair has declared that having such discussion in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position..” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
From the Wellesley Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Wellesley (the Select Board page on wellesleyma.gov).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →