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November 30, 2020
5 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
A8. Consent: review and vote to approve
The approval of items 1, 2 and 3 on the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, the approval of items 1, 2 and 3 on the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, the approval of items 1, 2 and 3 on the Consent Calendar. 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)
A4.b. Vote to adopt FY2021 tax rate policy
Establish the residential tax factor of one. In speaking to the motion, L. Anderson expressed the importance of maintaining a single tax rate for all classes given the small percentage of...
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to establish the residential tax factor of one. In speaking to the motion, L. Anderson expressed the importance of maintaining a single tax rate for all classes given the small percentage of commercial properties, and added that a uniform tax rate could encourage new businesses to come to Town. T. Fay concurred, and added that the tax rate is a reflection of the votes taken at ATM over many decades often committed to open space and conservation preservation. 4.6% of revenue comes from CIP (commercial, industrial, and personal property) classes, so the tax burden does rest with the residents.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to establish the residential tax factor of one. In speaking to the motion, L. Anderson expressed the importance of maintaining a single tax rate for all classes given the small percentage of commercial properties, and added that a uniform tax rate could encourage new businesses to come to Town. T. Fay concurred, and added that the tax rate is a reflection of the votes taken at ATM over many decades often committed to open space and conservation preservation. 4.6% of revenue comes from CIP (commercial, industrial, and personal property) classes, so the tax burden does rest with the residents. 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)
Not to adopt a residential exemption
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote not to adopt a residential exemption. In discussion, L. Anderson noted that the Board of Assessors had presented the details on the residential exemption to the Finance Committee last year and determined that overall it was not appropriate in Wayland.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote not to adopt a residential exemption. In discussion, L. Anderson noted that the Board of Assessors had presented the details on the residential exemption to the Finance Committee last year and determined that overall it was not appropriate in Wayland. 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)
Not to adopt a small commercial exemption
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote not to adopt a small commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote not to adopt a small commercial exemption. 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)
A12. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 8:40 p.m., L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 8:40 p.m., L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the 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)
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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