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March 8, 2021
16 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Lea Anderson, Mary Antes, Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, David Watkins
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Thomas Fay arrived after the meeting began (at 5:10 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
A3. Enter into Executive Session: Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Local 690 Wayland-1 American...
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 collective bargaining with Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland -1), Local 690 Wayland - 2 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 - 2); 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 January 26, January 27 and February 22, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold said 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, Antes, Karlson, WatkinsThe roll call lists Thomas Fay 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 collective bargaining with Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland -1), Local 690 Wayland - 2 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 - 2); 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 January 26, January 27 and February 22, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold said 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, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Anderson)
A5. Committee Appointments: a. Joint meeting with Board of Assessors to discuss and potential vote to
Jointly with the Board of Assessors, appoint J. Todd to the Board of Assessors for a term ending at the 2021 Annual Town Meeting
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Assessors vote to appoint J. Todd to the Board of Assessors for a term ending at the 2021 Annual Town Meeting.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 9-0, including the other board’s members: yes: Z. Ventress, M. Upton, P. Parks, M. Taurisano). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Assessors vote to appoint J. Todd to the Board of Assessors for a term ending at the 2021 Annual Town Meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. Z. Ventress, M. Upton, P. Parks, M. Taurisano NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 9-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)
A7. 2021 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): a. Review and discussion of article order b. 2021 ATM articles
Insert and approve Article R titled Remote Participation at Town Meeting, as amended
D. Watkins moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board insert and approve Article R titled Remote Participation at Town Meeting, as amended.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board insert and approve Article R titled Remote Participation at Town Meeting, 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: Watkins, second: Fay)
Approve Article AA titled CPA Historic Preservation: Rehab 70-74 Main St, for up to $125,000 as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve Article AA titled CPA Historic Preservation: Rehab 70-74 Main St, for up to $125,000 as amended. In discussion, G. Schuler reported the projected CPA fund balances for the start of FY2022, totaling approximately $1.52 million.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonNo: Watkins
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve Article AA titled CPA Historic Preservation: Rehab 70-74 Main St, for up to $125,000 as amended. In discussion, G. Schuler reported the projected CPA fund balances for the start of FY2022, totaling approximately $1.52 million. 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: Antes)
Insert and support Article BB titled CPA CPA Historic Preservation: Cemetery Stones & Library Archival, for up to $30,820
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article BB titled CPA CPA Historic Preservation: Cemetery Stones & Library Archival, for up to $30,820.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article BB titled CPA CPA Historic Preservation: Cemetery Stones & Library Archival, for up to $30,820. 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)
Insert and support Article CC titled CPA Open Space: Native & Pollinator Plants, for up to $9,000
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article CC titled CPA Open Space: Native & Pollinator Plants, for up to $9,000.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article CC titled CPA Open Space: Native & Pollinator Plants, for up to $9,000. 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)
Insert and support Article DD. CPA Rec: MillPond Dam, Athletic Field Design, Heard Farm Improvements, for up to $79,260
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article DD. CPA Rec: MillPond Dam, Athletic Field Design, Heard Farm Improvements, for up to $79,260.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article DD. CPA Rec: MillPond Dam, Athletic Field Design, Heard Farm Improvements, for up to $79,260. 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)
Insert and support Article EE. CPA: Set Asides
M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article EE. CPA: Set Asides.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article EE. CPA: Set Asides. 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)
Insert and support Article C. Current Year Transfers
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article C. Current Year Transfers.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article C. Current Year Transfers. 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)
Withdraw Article N. Accept Gifts of Land from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen withdraw Article N. Accept Gifts of Land from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen withdraw Article N. Accept Gifts of Land from the 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)
Insert and support Article X. Spencer Circle Street Acceptance to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article X. Spencer Circle Street Acceptance to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In discussion, D. Watkins indicated he did not have enough information to vote.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonAbstained: Watkins
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article X. Spencer Circle Street Acceptance to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In discussion, D. Watkins indicated he did not have enough information to vote. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: D. Watkins. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)
Insert and support Article W. Senior Tax Work Off Exemption to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article W. Senior Tax Work Off Exemption to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article W. Senior Tax Work Off Exemption 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: Antes)
Insert and support Article U. Transfer Station Enterprise Fund to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article U. Transfer Station Enterprise Fund to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. There was discussion about the solvency of the Transfer Station.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonNo: Watkins
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article U. Transfer Station Enterprise Fund to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. There was discussion about the solvency of the Transfer Station. 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)
A11. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to vote to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, C. Karlson noted that there was a revised agenda that listed a revised Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, to vote to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, C. Karlson noted that there was a revised agenda that listed a revised 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: Anderson, second: Antes)
A10. Minutes - February 16, 2021 and February 22, 2021; review and vote to approve
Approve the meeting minutes of Tuesday, February 16, 2021, as written
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve the meeting minutes of Tuesday, February 16, 2021, as written.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve the meeting minutes of Tuesday, February 16, 2021, as written. 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)
A15. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:25 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:25 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, 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: Watkins)
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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