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January 27, 2021
3 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The board met twice this day; this is the morning meeting, listed as Special so the two meetings stay separate (the minutes do not call either meeting special).
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, David Watkins
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Watkins arrived after the meeting began (at 9:04 am).
Every vote, in order
A5. Consent
Approve the consent calendar
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to approve the consent calendar.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonThe roll call lists David Watkins as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to approve the consent calendar. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Watkins. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A3. Executive Session Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (6) to
Enter into Executive Session 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...
C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session 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 and documents related to the wastewater connection, escrow, and the twelfth amendment to the Land Disposition Agreement pertaining to the Rivers Edge Project at 484-490 Boston Post Road. 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, Antes, Fay, KarlsonThe roll call lists David Watkins as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session 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 and documents related to the wastewater connection, escrow, and the twelfth amendment to the Land Disposition Agreement pertaining to the Rivers Edge Project at 484-490 Boston Post Road. 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. NAY: none. ABSENT: D. Watkins. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Antes)
A7. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:44 a.m. T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:44 a.m. T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson to 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: Fay, 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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