MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 16, 2020
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, Doug Levine
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A3. Coronavirus: Town Administrator Update and Review of Response Plan
Declare a state of emergency under Chapter 58 Section 3 of the Town Code
C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen declare a state of emergency under Chapter 58 Section 3 of the Town Code.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen declare a state of emergency under Chapter 58 Section 3 of the Town Code. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Anderson)
Authorize the Town Administrator to pursue multiple avenues to postpone the Town Election, including a court order, legislative act or Governor's Bill to decouple the Town Election and Annual Town...
L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize the Town Administrator to pursue multiple avenues to postpone the Town Election, including a court order, legislative act or Governor's Bill to decouple the Town Election and Annual Town Meeting; and to authorize the Town Administrator to pursue the postponement of the Town Election to a date no later than Oct. 13, 2020; and to authorize the Town Administrator and Town Clerk to work on logistical details of the postponement.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, LevineAbstained: Karlson
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize the Town Administrator to pursue multiple avenues to postpone the Town Election, including a court order, legislative act or Governor's Bill to decouple the Town Election and Annual Town Meeting; and to authorize the Town Administrator to pursue the postponement of the Town Election to a date no later than Oct. 13, 2020; and to authorize the Town Administrator and Town Clerk to work on logistical details of the postponement. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: C. Karlson. Adopted 4- 0-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fay)
Re-vote the previous motion to authorize the Town Administrator to pursue multiple avenues to postpone the Town Election, including a court order, legislative act or Governor's Bill to decouple...
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen re-vote the previous motion to authorize the Town Administrator to pursue multiple avenues to postpone the Town Election, including a court order, legislative act or Governor's Bill to decouple the Town Election and Annual Town Meeting; and to authorize the Town Administrator to pursue the postponement of the Town Election to a date no later than Oct. 13, 2020; and to authorize the Town Administrator and Town Clerk to work on logistical details of the postponement.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen re-vote the previous motion to authorize the Town Administrator to pursue multiple avenues to postpone the Town Election, including a court order, legislative act or Governor's Bill to decouple the Town Election and Annual Town Meeting; and to authorize the Town Administrator to pursue the postponement of the Town Election to a date no later than Oct. 13, 2020; and to authorize the Town Administrator and Town Clerk to work on logistical details of the postponement. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)
Support the Town Moderator and the Board signing the document entitled "Wayland Town Moderator Notice of Intent to Declare Recess and Continuance of April 5, 2020 Annual Town Meeting"; and support...
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support the Town Moderator and the Board signing the document entitled "Wayland Town Moderator Notice of Intent to Declare Recess and Continuance of April 5, 2020 Annual Town Meeting"; and support the Moderator's decision to determine the date to insert in the document entitled "Wayland Town Moderator Notice of Intent to Declare Recess and Continuance of April 5, 2020 Annual Town Meeting"; and support the intent of the Town bylaw coupling the Town Election and Town Meeting within seven days.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support the Town Moderator and the Board signing the document entitled "Wayland Town Moderator Notice of Intent to Declare Recess and Continuance of April 5, 2020 Annual Town Meeting"; and support the Moderator's decision to determine the date to insert in the document entitled "Wayland Town Moderator Notice of Intent to Declare Recess and Continuance of April 5, 2020 Annual Town Meeting"; and support the intent of the Town bylaw coupling the Town Election and Town Meeting within seven days. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Fay)
A4. 2020 Annual Town Meeting Warrant: To be signed by the Selectmen
Sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A5. Consent: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)
Approve the Consent Calendar in the Board Packet
L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the Consent Calendar in the Board Packet.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the 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: Anderson, second: Fay)
A9. Adjourn
Adjourn
D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by M. Antes, to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m. YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, 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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