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August 17, 2020
3 recorded votes, 0 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
A11. Minutes: Review and vote to approve minutes of August 6, 2020 and August 10, 2020 L. Anderson
Approve the meeting minutes of August 6, 2020, as amended
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of August 6, 2020, as amended. In discussion, the approval of the meeting minutes for August 10, 2020 was tabled to the next meeting.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to approve the meeting minutes of August 6, 2020, as amended. In discussion, the approval of the meeting minutes for August 10, 2020 was tabled to the next meeting. 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: Antes)
A12. Consent: Review and vote to approve (see separate sheet)
Approve the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, 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: Fay, second: Antes)
A16. 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with: The New England Police...
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 collective bargaining with: The New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176; and Wayland DPW Association, Teamsters Local 170; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation re: Authority to Waive the Necessity for the Town of Wayland to Hold An Annual Town Meeting before Seating Duly Elected Officials, 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 which were revised and July 20, 2020 with the intent of approving and holding said executive session minutes. C. Karlson noted that topic IV on the agenda would not be discussed in the Executive Session, and the Board would adjourn from Executive Session. 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 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 collective bargaining with: The New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176; and Wayland DPW Association, Teamsters Local 170; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation re: Authority to Waive the Necessity for the Town of Wayland to Hold An Annual Town Meeting before Seating Duly Elected Officials, 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 which were revised and July 20, 2020 with the intent of approving and holding said executive session minutes. C. Karlson noted that topic IV on the agenda would not be discussed in the Executive Session, and the Board would adjourn from Executive Session. 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: Levine)
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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