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PSC sends Naming of Public Assets policy to Select Board for second read
Summary
The Wellesley Policy Subcommittee reviewed revisions to its draft Naming of Public Assets Policy, clarified that naming rights would generally be nonassignable per Town Counsel, and agreed the draft and revised Exhibit A are ready for a second read by the Select Board.
The Wellesley Select Board Policy Subcommittee on June 4 reviewed revisions to its draft Naming of Public Assets Policy and agreed to send the amended draft to the full Select Board for a second read.
Executive Director Meghan Jop raised questions about whether naming rights could be transferred. Town Counsel Eric Reustle explained that, in most cases, agreements would expressly state naming rights are not assignable. Members examined revisions to a newly drafted "Exhibit A," focusing on what matters should be included in a naming agreement. After discussing those items, the subcommittee concluded the draft is ready for a second read by the Select Board.
The revised policy will determine how the town handles requests to name buildings, facilities or other public assets and what conditions — such as nonassignability and specific terms in an exhibit — should be included in agreements. The second read at the Select Board will be the next procedural step before any final adoption.
