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April 24, 2020
5 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
A3.1. Board of Health Update (revisited)
Support an order, by the authorized body, be it jointly or independently by the Board of Selectmen or the Board of Health, to convert the present advisory recommending face coverings, to an order...
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support an order, by the authorized body, be it jointly or independently by the Board of Selectmen or the Board of Health, to convert the present advisory recommending face coverings, to an order that a face covering must be worn at essential businesses by staff and customers at supermarkets, pharmacies and restaurants offering take-out. In discussion, L. Anderson, M. Antes and T. Fay all expressed agreement with the motion. M. Antes suggested the need for more information to be provided for residents to understand the requirement. L. Miller expressed concern about the lack of enforcement mechanism and the ability for all people to comply.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support an order, by the authorized body, be it jointly or independently by the Board of Selectmen or the Board of Health, to convert the present advisory recommending face coverings, to an order that a face covering must be worn at essential businesses by staff and customers at supermarkets, pharmacies and restaurants offering take-out. In discussion, L. Anderson, M. Antes and T. Fay all expressed agreement with the motion. M. Antes suggested the need for more information to be provided for residents to understand the requirement. L. Miller expressed concern about the lack of enforcement mechanism and the ability for all people to comply. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Fay)
A7. OML Complaint: discussion and potential vote to approve response to the Open Meeting Law
Approve and issue the response to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated April 13, 2020 from resident George Harris pertaining to the approval of the Board of Selectmen's executive session minutes...
M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve and issue the response to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated April 13, 2020 from resident George Harris pertaining to the approval of the Board of Selectmen's executive session minutes of December 16, 2019 (first session), as amended.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve and issue the response to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated April 13, 2020 from resident George Harris pertaining to the approval of the Board of Selectmen's executive session minutes of December 16, 2019 (first session), as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Levine)
A8. Minutes: Review and vote to approve minutes of April 17, 2020
Approve the meeting minutes of April 17, 2020, as amended
L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of April 17, 2020, as amended.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen vote to approve the meeting minutes of April 17, 2020, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Levine)
A12. Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21
Enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation - Jane Doe v. Town of Wayland; and Pursuant to...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation - Jane Doe v. Town of Wayland; and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, (a) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator); and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of March 27, 2020 with the anticipation of approving and holding said minutes. The Chair declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town.
Yes: Anderson, Fay, Karlson, LevineThe roll call lists Mary Antes as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation - Jane Doe v. Town of Wayland; and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, (a) (2) to conduct a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator); and Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of March 27, 2020 with the anticipation of approving and holding said minutes. The Chair declared 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: L. Anderson, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: M. Antes. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Levine)
A13. Adjourn In Executive Session
Adjourn
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, to adjourn the meeting at 1:47 p.m.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, to adjourn the meeting at 1:47 p.m. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Levine, 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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