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January 11, 2021
5 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
A4. 2021 Annual Town Meeting: a. 2021 Annual Town Meeting Articles: Review and potential vote to
Submit the following six articles: Purchase of Land for a Council on Aging/Community Center, Transfer Station Enterprise Fund (3 separate articles), Remote Participation at Annual Town Meeting,...
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote to submit the following six articles: Purchase of Land for a Council on Aging/Community Center, Transfer Station Enterprise Fund (3 separate articles), Remote Participation at Annual Town Meeting, Appropriation to Fund Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) related to River's Edge to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board vote to submit the following six articles: Purchase of Land for a Council on Aging/Community Center, Transfer Station Enterprise Fund (3 separate articles), Remote Participation at Annual Town Meeting, Appropriation to Fund Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) related to River's Edge to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting warrant. 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)
A7. Eversource Grant of Location Hearing: Rice Road - Westerly side approximately 1770± feet North of
Continue the hearing: Rice Road - Westerly side approximately 1770± feet North of Turkey Hill Road to install one (1) new stub pole #28/22S to February 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to continue the hearing: Rice Road - Westerly side approximately 1770± feet North of Turkey Hill Road to install one (1) new stub pole #28/22S to February 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, to continue the hearing: Rice Road - Westerly side approximately 1770± feet North of Turkey Hill Road to install one (1) new stub pole #28/22S to February 8, 2021 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)
A9. Minutes - January 2, 2021, January 4, 2021 and January 8, 2021; review and vote to approve L. Anderson
Approve the meeting minutes of Friday, January 8, 2021, as amended
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of Friday, January 8, 2021, as amended.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen approve the meeting minutes of Friday, January 8, 2021, 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)
A10. 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)
A14. 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 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; II. 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; III. 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; IV. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of January 4, 2021 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.
Yes: Anderson, Fay, Karlson, WatkinsThe roll call lists Mary Antes as absent for this 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation Ordway v. Town of Wayland pending with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; II. 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; III. 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; IV. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6), to review and approve the executive session minutes of January 4, 2021 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, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: M. Antes. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (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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