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Select Board Hears Pushback on North 40 Fire Station
Wellesley Select Board hears two hours of pushback on a proposed fire station for the North 40.
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Members: Marjorie Freiman (Chair), Tom Ulfelder (Vice Chair), Colette Aufranc (Secretary), Kenneth Largess (Member), Beth Sullivan Woods (Member)
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Select Board approves Fire Station feasibility study proposal
The Select Board unanimously approved the Fire Department Feasibility Study Project Proposal Form, advancing planning toward a new headquarters estimated at $65 to $73 million with a target completion date near 2033. The Master Plan identified deficiencies in both existing stations and recommended
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Select Board Advances Fire Station Study, Defers Site
Wellesley Select Board presses pause on fire station siting, keeps process moving.
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Wellesley outsources weights and measures to Norfolk County
Wellesley Select Board outsources weights and measures to Norfolk County. The Select Board unanimously approved a three-year inter-municipal agreement with Norfolk County to provide weights and measures services beginning August 21 at 13,000 dollars annually, replacing retiring Sealer Jack Walsh
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Wellesley Select Board Opens Warrant for Nov. 9 Special Town Meeting
Wellesley closes fiscal 2026 about $17 million ahead of budget, reopening a reserves debate. CFO Rachel DeRoche and Town Accountant Tiana Desens reported revenues $10 million over budget and expenses $6.9 million under, pushing projected reserves to 20 percent of fiscal 2027 revenue.
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Select Board advances Marathon and minutes policy updates
Select Board Policy Subcommittee moves two policies forward for full board review. Kenneth Largess and Colette Aufranc, members of the Policy Subcommittee, agreed to advance the updated Minutes Policy and Marathon Bib Policy revisions on July 30. The subcommittee also heard from Chief Financial
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Select Board Votes to Enter Executive Session on Oakland Street Litigation
Wellesley Select Board votes 4-0 to enter executive session on 40 Oakland Street litigation. The board voted July 28 under M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(3) to enter closed session and discuss litigation strategy with the Commonwealth, based on a motion by Secretary Colette Aufranc and seconded by Vice Chair
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Bylaw Review Committee names officers, sets work schedule
Wellesley Bylaw Review Committee elected three officers unanimously at its organizational meeting. Kenneth Largess III became chair, Andrea Ward vice chair, and Marjorie R. Freiman secretary. The committee established monthly meetings on the fourth Monday beginning July 27, with an initial focus on
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Select Board sets FY27 priorities in annual planning retreat
Wellesley Select Board reviews FY27 priorities at retreat, voting 4-0 to enter executive session on litigation. The Board discussed federal ADA accessibility mandates requiring Town-wide compliance by April 24, 2028, with potential funding of $100,000 from a state earmark secured by Representative
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Wellesley Select Board promotes detective to sergeant
The Wellesley Select Board unanimously promoted Detective Michael A. Mankavech to Police Sergeant on July 21, filling a vacancy since May. Chief Scott Whittemore presented the selection from six competitive candidates; Mankavech holds a master's degree in criminal investigation and served as the
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