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December 9, 2019
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Cherry Karlson, Thomas Fay, Doug Levine
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A4. Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election 2020
Open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to begin on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Wayland High School Field House, and the Annual Election to be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at...
At 4:30 p.m. L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to begin on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Wayland High School Field House, and the Annual Election to be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at designated polling places. The warrant for said Annual Town Meeting will be open from Friday, December 13, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., through Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. In accordance with Chapter 36, Section 36-3 of the Code of the Town of Wayland, all articles for consideration and inclusion in said warrant shall be submitted to the Selectmen's Office in Wayland Town Building at 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, Massachusetts by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2020
From the minutes
“at 4:30 p.m. L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to open the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting to begin on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Wayland High School Field House, and the Annual Election to be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at designated polling places. The warrant for said Annual Town Meeting will be open from Friday, December 13, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., through Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. In accordance with Chapter 36, Section 36-3 of the Code of the Town of Wayland, all articles for consideration and inclusion in said warrant shall be submitted to the Selectmen's Office in Wayland Town Building at 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, Massachusetts by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Levine)
A17. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting, if any
The Finance Committee's article workshop date be changed from Jan. 21, 2020 to Jan. 22, 2020 on the Annual Town Meeting Schedule
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote that the Finance Committee's article workshop date be changed from Jan. 21, 2020 to Jan. 22, 2020 on the Annual Town Meeting Schedule.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, LevineNo: Karlson
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote that the Finance Committee's article workshop date be changed from Jan. 21, 2020 to Jan. 22, 2020 on the Annual Town Meeting Schedule. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, D. Levine. NAY: C. Karlson. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A3. Discussion and potential vote to authorize Elizabeth Doucette, Assistant Town
Authorize Beth Doucette to sign a substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen authorize Beth Doucette to sign a substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen authorize Beth Doucette to sign a substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A5. Licensing: Vote to approve renewal of liquor licenses, common victualler licenses,
Approve the renewal of the Liquor Licenses that are listed in the packet excluding 110 Grill, China Rose, Coach Grill, Prime Bar, and Wayland Gulf
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of the Liquor Licenses that are listed in the packet excluding 110 Grill, China Rose, Coach Grill, Prime Bar, and Wayland Gulf.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of the Liquor Licenses that are listed in the packet excluding 110 Grill, China Rose, Coach Grill, Prime Bar, and Wayland Gulf. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)
Approve Second-Hand Articles Licenses
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen approve Second-Hand Articles Licenses.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen approve Second-Hand Articles Licenses. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Fay)
Approve the Entertainment Licenses for The Local, The Villa, Giacomo's, and X-Golf Wayland
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen approve the Entertainment Licenses for The Local, The Villa, Giacomo's, and X-Golf Wayland.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen approve the Entertainment Licenses for The Local, The Villa, Giacomo's, and X-Golf Wayland. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Levine)
A6. Appointments
Appoint Richard Lee to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2022
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Richard Lee to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Richard Lee to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term ending June 30, 2022. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Levine)
Appoint Victoria Mints to the Audit Committee for a 3- year term ending June 30, 2022
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Victoria Mints to the Audit Committee for a 3- year term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Victoria Mints to the Audit Committee for a 3- year term ending June 30, 2022. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A12. Minutes: Review and vote to approve minutes of November 21, 2019 and November 25,
Approve the minutes of November 21, 2019, as amended
L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the minutes of November 21, 2019, as amended.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the minutes of November 21, 2019, as amended. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Levine)
A14. Consent Calendar: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)
Approve the revised Consent Calendar in the Board Packet
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the revised Consent Calendar in the Board Packet.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the revised Consent Calendar in the Board Packet. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Fay)
A13. Review and potential vote of revised Community Preservation Act applications for
Approve revisions to the CPC applications for housing set forth within the project application that is before us
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve revisions to the CPC applications for housing set forth within the project application that is before us.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve revisions to the CPC applications for housing set forth within the project application that is before us. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)
A18. Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A,
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real estate in regard to the Rivers...
At 9:36 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real estate in regard to the Rivers Edge Project at 484- 490 Boston Post Road; and Pursuant to Massachusetts General laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176; and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation-Jane Doe v. Town of Wayland The Chair declares that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“At 9:36 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) (6) to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease or value of real estate in regard to the Rivers Edge Project at 484- 490 Boston Post Road; and Pursuant to Massachusetts General laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176; and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation-Jane Doe v. Town of Wayland The Chair declares that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town. Roll call vote: YEA: T. Fay, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D. Levine, L. Anderson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
A19. Adjourn
Adjourn
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to adjourn the meeting at 10:24 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to adjourn the meeting at 10:24 p.m. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Fay)
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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