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July 13, 2020
5 recorded votes, 2 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
A13. Consent: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)
Approve the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote to approve the Consent Calendar. 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: Anderson)
A4. Joint Meeting with School Committee to interview candidate(s) and vote to appoint to fill vacancy a
Jointly with the School Committee, appoint Christopher M. Ryan to fill the remainder of the term of office for the seat vacated by Nate Buffum, unless Christopher M. Ryan can sooner assume the...
L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen and School Committee appoint Christopher M. Ryan to fill the remainder of the term of office for the seat vacated by Nate Buffum, unless Christopher M. Ryan can sooner assume the term of office to which he was elected at the 2020 Town Election.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 8-0, including the other board’s members: yes: J. Downs, E. Grieco, K. Reichelt; absent: Kathie Steinberg). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board of Selectmen and School Committee appoint Christopher M. Ryan to fill the remainder of the term of office for the seat vacated by Nate Buffum, unless Christopher M. Ryan can sooner assume the term of office to which he was elected at the 2020 Town Election. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine, J. Downs, E. Grieco, K. Reichelt NAY: none. ABSENT: Kathie Steinberg. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 8-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Levine)
A5. Joint Meeting with Board of Public Works to interview candidate(s) and vote to appoint to fill
Jointly with the BoPW, appoint Robert L. Goldsmith to fill the remainder of the term of office for the seat vacated by Patrick Murphy, unless Robert L. Goldsmith can sooner assume the term of...
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Lowery, that the Board of Selectmen and BoPW appoint Robert L. Goldsmith to fill the remainder of the term of office for the seat vacated by Patrick Murphy, unless Robert L. Goldsmith can sooner assume the term of office to which he was elected at the 2020 Town Election.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 8-0, including the other board’s members: yes: M. Lowery, C. Lewis, J. Mishara; absent: M. Wegerbauer). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Lowery, that the Board of Selectmen and BoPW appoint Robert L. Goldsmith to fill the remainder of the term of office for the seat vacated by Patrick Murphy, unless Robert L. Goldsmith can sooner assume the term of office to which he was elected at the 2020 Town Election. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine, M. Lowery, C. Lewis, J. Mishara. NAY: none. ABSENT: M. Wegerbauer. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 8-0.” (Motion: Anderson)
A7. Shared Streets Grant: discussion and next steps with Town Planner Town Planner Sarkis Sarkisian
Encourage the Town to proceed working with internal Boards and Committees to prepare an application for the grant
M. Antes, moved, seconded by D. Levine, to encourage the Town to proceed working with internal Boards and Committees to prepare an application for the grant. In discussion, T. Fay noted that the grant was a step toward meeting the Board's goals.
From the minutes
“M. Antes, moved, seconded by D. Levine, to encourage the Town to proceed working with internal Boards and Committees to prepare an application for the grant. In discussion, T. Fay noted that the grant was a step toward meeting the Board's goals. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Levine)
A17. Enter into Executive Session I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21
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...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Anderson, 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) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of July 7, 2020 expecting to approve and hold said executive session minutes. C. Karlson 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.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by L. Anderson, 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) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of July 7, 2020 expecting to approve and hold said executive session minutes. C. Karlson 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, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Levine. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Anderson)
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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