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Wayland Select Board
How the Wayland Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Lea Anderson served as Chair. The board was then called the Board of Selectmen. MassVoter has loaded this board’s minutes from January 8, 2018 on. The start date is a placeholder. Covers 14 meetings, January 8 to April 9, 2018.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
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Members
Mary AntesMember · At-large · at 14 of 14 meetingsLouis JuristMember · At-large · at 14 of 14 meetingsCherry KarlsonMember · At-large · at 13 of 14 meetings
Doug LevineMember · At-large · at 13 of 14 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Wayland Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until March 2022) from January 8, 2018 through September 8, 2026: 376 meetings and 2,527 votes. Minutes from 2018 through 2024 come from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes prior to 2025, Select Board), which holds the board’s open-session minutes back to July 2009 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on); minutes from January 2025 on come from the town’s Agenda Center. All the minutes are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes; two dates with no meeting (October 8, 2019, when there was no quorum, and September 30, 2021, when no meeting was called to order); March 25, 2025, when the board attended a Board of Public Works forum (agenda only, no minutes posted); and meetings after September 8, 2026 (the September 22 and October 5, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). On three days in early 2021 the board met twice; the morning meetings are listed as Special so the two stay separate. Wayland’s minutes record nearly every vote as a roll call by name (“YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 5-0-0.”), and we show each member’s vote as recorded; members listed as absent for a vote or not listed are not shown as voting, with a note. Where a roll call lists a member twice, names someone the minutes do not show as present or no longer on the board, or does not match its stated count, we show the count only, with a note (16 votes). Where the minutes write “Adopted” but the roll call shows more no votes than yes votes, the motion is shown as failed, with a note. At joint meetings (with the Board of Health, School Committee, Board of Public Works, Board of Assessors, Planning Board, Housing Authority, Recreation Commission, Trust Fund Commission and others), only the Select Board members’ votes are shown, and votes taken by the other boards alone are left out. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 26Hire Community Paradigm Associates, LLC to do the search…Motion: M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of…Passed 4–0 · see note
March 26, 2018: Hire Community Paradigm Associates, LLC to do the search for the Town Administrator with a goal of having someone identified by August and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign…
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen hire Community Paradigm Associates, LLC to do the search for the Town Administrator with a goal of having someone identified by August and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Karlson, LevineThe roll call lists Louis Jurist as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen hire Community Paradigm Associates, LLC to do the search for the Town Administrator with a goal of having someone identified by August and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Levine, C. Karlson NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Levine)
Mar 26Approve the Consent CalendarMotion: M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent…Passed 4–0 · see note
March 26, 2018: Approve the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Karlson, LevineThe roll call lists Louis Jurist as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: L. Jurist. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Levine)
Feb 26Support Article 29 The Construction of Synthetic Turf Athletic…Motion: L. Jurist moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Anderson, Karlson
February 26, 2018: Support Article 29 The Construction of Synthetic Turf Athletic Field at Loker Conservation & Recreation Area
L. Jurist moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 29 The Construction of Synthetic Turf Athletic Field at Loker Conservation & Recreation Area. In discussion, L. Jurist said if this is deferred the Town will lose valuable time and potential usage. Weston and Sampson has stated they believe there will be enough information available before Annual Town Meeting. L. Anderson said she supports it, but is still uneasy and will abstain for now. The Board discussed various issues with timing and whether the project can be completed on time. M. Antes said she supports it.
Yes: Antes, Jurist, LevineAbstained: Anderson, Karlson
From the minutes
“L. Jurist moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article 29 The Construction of Synthetic Turf Athletic Field at Loker Conservation & Recreation Area. In discussion, L. Jurist said if this is deferred the Town will lose valuable time and potential usage. Weston and Sampson has stated they believe there will be enough information available before Annual Town Meeting. L. Anderson said she supports it, but is still uneasy and will abstain for now. The Board discussed various issues with timing and whether the project can be completed on time. M. Antes said she supports it. YEA: M. Antes, L. Jurist, D. Levine NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: L. Anderson, C. Karlson. Adopted 3-0-2.” (Motion: Jurist, second: Levine)
Feb 26Support Article 37 Accept Chp 41, section 110A of…Motion: C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Karlson
February 26, 2018: Support Article 37 Accept Chp 41, section 110A of MGL - Saturday Treated as a Holiday
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen support Article 37 Accept Chp 41, section 110A of MGL - Saturday Treated as a Holiday.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Jurist, LevineAbstained: Karlson
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen support Article 37 Accept Chp 41, section 110A of MGL - Saturday Treated as a Holiday. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, L. Jurist, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: C. Karlson. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
Feb 26Support Article 38 Property Tax Credit for Charitable Contributions…Motion: C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of…Failed 1–3 · No: Anderson, Jurist, Levine · Abstained: Antes
February 26, 2018: Support Article 38 Property Tax Credit for Charitable Contributions to The Wayland School District
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen support Article 38 Property Tax Credit for Charitable Contributions to The Wayland School District. In discussion L. Anderson said her heart is in it, but she is hesitant that it wouldn't go forward and she is worried about Wayland's reputation at the State House. C. Karlson said she thinks it's very creative and gives Wayland residents potential relief from federal tax law changes. L. Jurist said he doesn't see how the Town won't spend money to implement it.
Yes: KarlsonNo: Anderson, Jurist, LevineAbstained: Antes
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen support Article 38 Property Tax Credit for Charitable Contributions to The Wayland School District. In discussion L. Anderson said her heart is in it, but she is hesitant that it wouldn't go forward and she is worried about Wayland's reputation at the State House. C. Karlson said she thinks it's very creative and gives Wayland residents potential relief from federal tax law changes. L. Jurist said he doesn't see how the Town won't spend money to implement it. YEA: C. Karlson. NAY: L. Anderson, D. Levine, L. Jurist. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: M. Antes. Motion Failed: 1-3-1.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
Feb 12Support and approve Articles Y HS Stadium and NN…Motion: L. Jurist moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Karlson
February 12, 2018: Support and approve Articles Y HS Stadium and NN HS Tennis/Softball, as revised
L. Jurist moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support and approve Articles Y HS Stadium and NN HS Tennis/Softball, as revised.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Jurist, LevineAbstained: Karlson
From the minutes
“L. Jurist moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support and approve Articles Y HS Stadium and NN HS Tennis/Softball, as revised. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: C. Karlson. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Jurist, second: Levine)
Feb 12Support Article LL Renovation of 5 Concord RoadMotion: C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of…Failed 0–5 · No: Anderson, Antes, Jurist, Karlson, Levine
February 12, 2018: Support Article LL Renovation of 5 Concord Road
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen support Article LL Renovation of 5 Concord Road.
No: Anderson, Antes, Jurist, Karlson, Levine
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen support Article LL Renovation of 5 Concord Road. YEA. None NAY: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none. Motion fails: 0-5.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
Feb 12Approve the order of articles as presented in the…Motion: C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of…Passed 4–1 · No: Levine
February 12, 2018: Approve the order of articles as presented in the packet with the understanding that two of them have been pulled
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the order of articles as presented in the packet with the understanding that two of them have been pulled.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Jurist, KarlsonNo: Levine
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the order of articles as presented in the packet with the understanding that two of them have been pulled. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, L. Jurist. NAY: D. Levine ABSENT: none ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
Feb 5Approve the Consent CalendarMotion: M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Jurist, to approve the Consent…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 5, 2018: Approve the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Jurist, to approve the Consent Calendar.
The roll call lists Doug Levine more than once. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Jurist, to approve the Consent Calendar. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D, Levine, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Jurist)
Jan 8Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Successive Collective Bargaining…Motion: C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to approve the Memorandum…Passed 4–0 · see note
January 8, 2018: Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Successive Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Wayland and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1978 for the period of July...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Successive Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Wayland and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1978 for the period of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Jurist, KarlsonThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for Successive Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of Wayland and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1978 for the period of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, L. Jurist. NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
From the Wayland Select Board’s official minutes: 2018 to 2024 from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes prior to 2025, Select Board), and 2025 on from its Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Wayland Patch candidate profiles (Thomas Fay, May 2022; William Whitney, April 2023; Carol Martin, April 2024; Doug Levine, May 2024), photos courtesy of the members. Christopher Reynolds from his candidate profile in The Wayland Post (April 2026).
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