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Tom Ulfelder
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At the start of 42 of 42 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed none.
February 24, 2026: Approve the Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee policy
To approve the Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee policy
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, UlfelderNo: Largess, Woods
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (3-2) to approve the Town-Wide Capital Planning Committee policy Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - No Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye Work Plan Update Ms. Aufranc reported the next Policy Subcommittee meeting would be Thursday, expecting to bring forward a revised naming policy and procedures for interactions with the Human Resources Board on developing HR policies with financial implications and the COLA processes..” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
February 10, 2026: Support the use of a development agreement as a condition to the issuance or effectiveness of any special permit granted under the Residential Incentive Overlay (RIO) bylaw in order to…
To support the use of a development agreement as a condition to the issuance or effectiveness of any special permit granted under the Residential Incentive Overlay (RIO) bylaw in order to provide certainty regarding the approved projects; and furthermore, to direct staff, in consultation with Town Counsel and the Planning Board, to address the specific implementation details and necessary bylaw changes consistent with Massachusetts chapter 40A and the zoning adopted by Town Meeting
Voted: No
Yes: Largess, WoodsNo: Aufranc, Freiman, Ulfelder
“Upon a motion by Mr. Largess and seconded by Ms. Sullivan Woods the Board voted (2-3) to support the use of a development agreement as a condition to the issuance or effectiveness of any special permit granted under the Residential Incentive Overlay (RIO) bylaw in order to provide certainty regarding the approved projects; and furthermore, to direct staff, in consultation with Town Counsel and the Planning Board, to address the specific implementation details and necessary bylaw changes consistent with Massachusetts chapter 40A and the zoning adopted by Town Meeting. The motion failed. Aufranc - No Freiman - No Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - No.” (Motion: Largess, second: Woods)
January 27, 2026: Approve the traffic peer review prepared by Tighe & Bond as professionally conducted and to issue the accompanying recommendation letter to the Planning Board as amended with comments from the...
To approve the traffic peer review prepared by Tighe & Bond as professionally conducted and to issue the accompanying recommendation letter to the Planning Board as amended with comments from the Select Board's discussion, which the Executive Director would work with the Chair on incorporating; before a vote was taken, it was confirmed that the revised draft would be circulated to the members for final review
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Largess, UlfelderNo: Woods
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board voted (4-1) to approve the traffic peer review prepared by Tighe & Bond as professionally conducted and to issue the accompanying recommendation letter to the Planning Board as amended with comments from the Select Board's discussion, which the Executive Director would work with the Chair on incorporating; before a vote was taken, it was confirmed that the revised draft would be circulated to the members for final review. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
January 27, 2026: Authorize $8,000 in TNC funds
To authorize $8,000 in TNC funds
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Ulfelder, WoodsNo: Largess
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-1) to authorize $8,000 in TNC funds. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - No Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
January 13, 2026: Approve the General Bylaw Review Committee charge, as amended
To approve the General Bylaw Review Committee charge, as amended
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Largess, UlfelderNo: Woods
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted (4-1) to approve the General Bylaw Review Committee charge, as amended. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
December 16, 2025: Amend the motion hiring special counsel so that communications with the firm include Chair Marjorie Freiman, member Kenny Largess and Meghan Jop
To amend the motion by adding "that communications with the firm would include Chair Marjorie Freiman, member Kenny Largess, and Meghan Jop."
Voted: No
Yes: Largess, WoodsNo: Aufranc, Freiman, UlfelderThe minutes say "The Board voted 3-2 against amending the original motion"; the roll call shows 2 yes and 3 no.
“Ms. Sullivan Woods proposed amending the motion by adding "that communications with the firm would include Chair Marjorie Freiman, member Kenny Largess, and Meghan Jop." Mr. Largess seconded the motion to amend. Ms. Freiman asked Ms. Sullivan Woods to explain her motion to amend. Ms. Sullivan Woods noted she felt there needed to be a defined process for communications with the law firm and that it made logical sense to have the Chair and the newest board member who brings a new perspective. Ms. Freiman noted she had explained to Special Counsel candidates that the points of contact would be the Chair and the Executive Director. Ms. Freiman noted there was a motion to amend the original motion and called for a vote. The Board voted 3-2 against amending the original motion. Aufranc - No Freiman - No Largess - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - No The motion failed..” (Motion: Woods, second: Largess)
November 18, 2025: Add a non-binding public opinion advisory question to the Annual Town Election ballot
To the Annual Town Election to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to petition the General Court subject to approval of a non- binding public opinion advisory question at a Town Election to enact legislation in substantially the form that was shared at Special Town Meeting, and further to authorize the Select Board to approve amendments to set legislation before its enactment by the General Court that are within the scope of the general objectives of the motion presented at Special Town Meeting 2025
Voted: No
No: Aufranc, Freiman, Largess, Ulfelder, Woods
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board voted against (0- 5) adding a non-binding ballot question to the Annual Town Election to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Select Board to petition the General Court subject to approval of a non- binding public opinion advisory question at a Town Election to enact legislation in substantially the form that was shared at Special Town Meeting, and further to authorize the Select Board to approve amendments to set legislation before its enactment by the General Court that are within the scope of the general objectives of the motion presented at Special Town Meeting 2025. Aufranc - No Freiman - No Largess - No Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - No The motion failed..” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
October 28, 2025 (Joint meeting): Acknowledge receipt of the Strategic Housing Plan
To acknowledge receipt of the Strategic Housing Plan
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, UlfelderNo: Largess, Woods
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Boards were polled and voted 7-3 to acknowledge receipt of the Strategic Housing Plan. Aufranc - Aye Freidman - Aye Largess - No Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
October 16, 2025: Approve the Traffic Impact Assessment prepared by MDM Transportation Consultants, Inc. as being professionally prepared and to issue the recommendation letter as prepared for the Planning Board,...
To approve the Traffic Impact Assessment prepared by MDM Transportation Consultants, Inc. as being professionally prepared and to issue the recommendation letter as prepared for the Planning Board, authorizing the Chair to work with the Executive Director to strengthen the recommendations to reflect feedback heard by the Select Board at their meeting on October 10, 2025
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, UlfelderNo: Largess, Woods
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (3-2) to approve the Traffic Impact Assessment prepared by MDM Transportation Consultants, Inc. as being professionally prepared and to issue the recommendation letter as prepared for the Planning Board, authorizing the Chair to work with the Executive Director to strengthen the recommendations to reflect feedback heard by the Select Board at their meeting on October 10, 2025. Freiman - Yes Ulfelder - Yes Aufranc - Yes Woods - No Largess - No.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
October 7, 2025: Approve expending up to $75,000 from Federal Realty funds for a consultant for a town-wide visioning of the Mass Bay land
To approve expending up to $75,000 from Federal Realty funds for a consultant for a town-wide visioning of the Mass Bay land
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, UlfelderNo: Largess, Woods
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board voted 3-2 to approve expending up to $75,000 from Federal Realty funds for a consultant for a town-wide visioning of the Mass Bay land. Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye Largess - No Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
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