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November 9, 2020
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, David Watkins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A6. Open Meeting Law: Discussion of recent determinations; potential vote on letter to committees C
Approve the draft memo titled Recent Open Meeting Law Determinations - Advice on Avoiding Violations and authorize the Town Administrator to send to all committee members
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve the draft memo titled Recent Open Meeting Law Determinations - Advice on Avoiding Violations and authorize the Town Administrator to send to all committee members.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve the draft memo titled Recent Open Meeting Law Determinations - Advice on Avoiding Violations and authorize the Town Administrator to send to all committee members. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A8. Committee Appointments: Interview and potential vote to appoint
Approve E. Tohn and T. Sciacca to fill the two vacancies on the Energy & Climate Committee to three-year terms ending June 30, 2023
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board approve E. Tohn and T. Sciacca to fill the two vacancies on the Energy & Climate Committee to three-year terms ending June 30, 2023, and M. Kanarek as an associate member. T. Fay recommended a procedural change, to amend the motion which would allow the E&CC to determine the associate member by committee petition. M. Antes amended the motion, seconded by L. Anderson, and moved that the Board approve E. Tohn and T. Sciacca to fill the two vacancies on the Energy & Climate Committee to three-year terms ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board approve E. Tohn and T. Sciacca to fill the two vacancies on the Energy & Climate Committee to three-year terms ending June 30, 2023, and M. Kanarek as an associate member. T. Fay recommended a procedural change, to amend the motion which would allow the E&CC to determine the associate member by committee petition. M. Antes amended the motion, seconded by L. Anderson, and moved that the Board approve E. Tohn and T. Sciacca to fill the two vacancies on the Energy & Climate Committee to three-year terms ending June 30, 2023. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A12. Minutes - October 19, 2020 and October 26, 2020 review and vote to approve
Approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of October 19, 2020, as amended. The approval of the October 26, 2020 meeting minutes was tabled until the next meeting
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of October 19, 2020, as amended. The approval of the October 26, 2020 meeting minutes was tabled until the next meeting.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve the Board of Selectmen meeting minutes of October 19, 2020, as amended. The approval of the October 26, 2020 meeting minutes was tabled until the next meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A13. Consent
The approval of the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, the approval of the Consent Calendar. C. Karlson noted that for security reasons the consent documents would be shared with the Board, but no longer posted online. The documents may be viewed upon request. There was discussion regarding items #3 and #5.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, the approval of the Consent Calendar. C. Karlson noted that for security reasons the consent documents would be shared with the Board, but no longer posted online. The documents may be viewed upon request. There was discussion regarding items #3 and #5. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)
A10. Eversource Grant of Location Hearing: Rice Road - Westerly side approximately 1770± feet North
The hearing be continued to Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the hearing be continued to Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the hearing be continued to Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Fay)
A17. Executive Session I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. Robert Irving, and pursuant to...
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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. Robert Irving, and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. Augusto Saviatto, and 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 to 490 Boston Post Road, and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to the Town's agreement with Twenty Wayland, LLC. relative to property and development located off 400 to 440 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 October 19, 2020 and October 26, 2020 with the intent 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.
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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. Robert Irving, and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. Augusto Saviatto, and 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 to 490 Boston Post Road, and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate with respect to the Town's agreement with Twenty Wayland, LLC. relative to property and development located off 400 to 440 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 October 19, 2020 and October 26, 2020 with the intent 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. Watkins. 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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