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January 4, 2021
8 recorded votes, 1 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
A3. Licensing: a. Vote to approve renewal of 2021 licenses Used Car Dealership Class II for Wayland Foreign
Approve the renewal of 2021 Used Car Dealership Class II license for Wayland Foreign Motors on Route 20
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to approve the renewal of 2021 Used Car Dealership Class II license for Wayland Foreign Motors on Route 20.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board vote to approve the renewal of 2021 Used Car Dealership Class II license for Wayland Foreign Motors on Route 20. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)
A5. Committee Appointments: a. Interview and Potential vote to appoint
Appoint S. Curtin to the Audit Committee to a term ending on June 30, 2023
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint S. Curtin to the Audit Committee to a term ending on June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen vote to appoint S. Curtin to the Audit Committee to a term ending on 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: Fay, second: Anderson)
A6. 2021 Annual Town Meeting: a. 2021 Annual Town Meeting Articles: Review and potential vote to submit
Submit the following six articles: Capital Stabilization Fund, Community Choice Aggregation, Spencer Circle Street Acceptance, Senior Citizen Tax Work Off Exemption Language, Loker Elementary...
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, to submit the following six articles: Capital Stabilization Fund, Community Choice Aggregation, Spencer Circle Street Acceptance, Senior Citizen Tax Work Off Exemption Language, Loker Elementary School Solar Agreement, and Cost of Living Adjustments for Non-Union Personnel.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, to submit the following six articles: Capital Stabilization Fund, Community Choice Aggregation, Spencer Circle Street Acceptance, Senior Citizen Tax Work Off Exemption Language, Loker Elementary School Solar Agreement, and Cost of Living Adjustments for Non-Union Personnel. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)
Submit Select Board/Town Manager Act article to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to submit Select Board/Town Manager Act article to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant. In discussion, L. Anderson noted that she agreed that a redline version of Town Code might be helpful for voters, but the submission of the article was not contingent on that attachment. T. Fay concurred.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonNo: Watkins
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to submit Select Board/Town Manager Act article to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant. In discussion, L. Anderson noted that she agreed that a redline version of Town Code might be helpful for voters, but the submission of the article was not contingent on that attachment. T. Fay concurred. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)
A8. River's Edge: Update to include permitting, easement documents, timeline, and Petition for Public
T. Fay be designated to assist the Town Administrator with the task of responding to the Petition for Public Involvement Plan
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that T. Fay be designated to assist the Town Administrator with the task of responding to the Petition for Public Involvement Plan.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that T. Fay be designated to assist the Town Administrator with the task of responding to the Petition for Public Involvement Plan. 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)
A10. Minutes - December 7, 2020 and December 14, 2020; review and vote to approve
Approve the meeting minutes of December 7, 2020 and the meeting minutes of December 14, both as amended
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of December 7, 2020 and the meeting minutes of December 14, both as amended.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of December 7, 2020 and the meeting minutes of December 14, both as amended. 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)
A11. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve 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)
A15. Executive Session I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Ordway v. Town of Wayland pending with 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Ordway v. Town of Wayland pending with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; 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 final purchase price, payment details related to the wastewater connection and the twelfth amendment to the Land Disposition Agreement pertaining to the Rivers Edge Project at 484-490 Boston Post Road; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. John Ritchie; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Wayland DPW Association, Teamsters Local 170; 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 400-440 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 December 14, 2020 with the intent to approve and hold said executive sessio
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 Ordway v. Town of Wayland pending with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; 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 final purchase price, payment details related to the wastewater connection and the twelfth amendment to the Land Disposition Agreement pertaining to the Rivers Edge Project at 484-490 Boston Post Road; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Stephen Cass v. John Ritchie; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Wayland DPW Association, Teamsters Local 170; 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 400-440 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 December 14, 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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