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August 17, 2026
7 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Approve the Consent Agenda as amended
To approve the Consent Agenda as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted affirmatively (5-0) to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Enter into an inter-municipal agreement commencing August 21, 2026, and terminating July 31, 2029, with Norfolk County to provide weights and measures services upon the retirement of Sealer of...
To enter into an inter-municipal agreement commencing August 21, 2026, and terminating July 31, 2029, with Norfolk County to provide weights and measures services upon the retirement of Sealer of Weights and Measures Jack Walsh, contingent upon review of the contract by Town Counsel and specifically resolution of the question over the provision of inter-municipal services given the population of the Town and the content of Massachusetts General Law
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted affirmatively (5-0) to enter into an inter-municipal agreement commencing August 21, 2026, and terminating July 31, 2029, with Norfolk County to provide weights and measures services upon the retirement of Sealer of Weights and Measures Jack Walsh, contingent upon review of the contract by Town Counsel and specifically resolution of the question over the provision of inter-municipal services given the population of the Town and the content of Massachusetts General Law. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Call a Special Town meeting to be held Monday, November 9, 2026, at Wellesley High School, 50 Rice Street, and to set the following dates: Warrant opens Monday, August 17, 2026, and Warrant closes...
To call a Special Town meeting to be held Monday, November 9, 2026, at Wellesley High School, 50 Rice Street, and to set the following dates: Warrant opens Monday, August 17, 2026, and Warrant closes Friday, August 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.; Motions due to the Select Board by Friday, September 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted affirmatively (5-0) to call a Special Town meeting to be held Monday, November 9, 2026, at Wellesley High School, 50 Rice Street, and to set the following dates: Warrant opens Monday, August 17, 2026, and Warrant closes Friday, August 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.; Motions due to the Select Board by Friday, September 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Ms. Freiman noted that the Board has asked attendees to hold November 9th, 10th, and potentially the 16th, in the event an additional night is needed..” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the minutes of May 12, 2026, July 21, 2026, and July 28, 2026, as amended
To approve the minutes of May 12, 2026, July 21, 2026, and July 28, 2026, as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted affirmatively (5-0) to approve the minutes of May 12, 2026, July 21, 2026, and July 28, 2026, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the Town Bylaw Review Committee charge, as amended
To approve the Town Bylaw Review Committee charge, as amended
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted affirmatively (5-0) to approve the Town Bylaw Review Committee charge, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Approve a merit increase of 3 percent for Police Chief Whittemore, a merit increase of 3 percent for Fire Chief Mortarelli, and a merit increase of 3 percent for Assistant Fire Chief DiGiandomenico
To approve a merit increase of 3 percent for Police Chief Whittemore, a merit increase of 3 percent for Fire Chief Mortarelli, and a merit increase of 3 percent for Assistant Fire Chief DiGiandomenico
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted affirmatively (5-0) to approve a merit increase of 3 percent for Police Chief Whittemore, a merit increase of 3 percent for Fire Chief Mortarelli, and a merit increase of 3 percent for Assistant Fire Chief DiGiandomenico. 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) (3), to conduct strategy with respect to litigation regarding 40 Oakland Street, potential litigation regarding 140 Weston Road, litigation with...
To enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a) (3), to conduct strategy with respect to litigation regarding 40 Oakland Street, potential litigation regarding 140 Weston Road, litigation with Albany Road-Wellesley, LLC, negotiations with the Wellesley Free Library Staff Association and Wellesley Free Library Supervisor Association, and negotiations with the Wellesley Patrol Officers Association, and to invite Executive Director Meghan Jop, Assistant Executive Director Corey Testa, Human Resources Director Dolores Hamilton, Town Counsel Tom Harrington, Town Counsel Eric Reustle, Town Counsel Chris Brown, Special Counsel Nicholas Shapiro, Police Chief Scott Whittemore, Library Director Jamie Jurgensen, and Board of Library Trustees Chair Marla Robinson to join 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 enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a) (3), to conduct strategy with respect to litigation regarding 40 Oakland Street, potential litigation regarding 140 Weston Road, litigation with Albany Road-Wellesley, LLC, negotiations with the Wellesley Free Library Staff Association and Wellesley Free Library Supervisor Association, and negotiations with the Wellesley Patrol Officers Association, and to invite Executive Director Meghan Jop, Assistant Executive Director Corey Testa, Human Resources Director Dolores Hamilton, Town Counsel Tom Harrington, Town Counsel Eric Reustle, Town Counsel Chris Brown, Special Counsel Nicholas Shapiro, Police Chief Scott Whittemore, Library Director Jamie Jurgensen, and Board of Library Trustees Chair Marla Robinson to join the meeting. Following the close of 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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