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May 10, 2021
7 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. 2021 Annual Town Meeting Article 10 FY 2022 Omnibus Budget 1) Discussion and vote position on
Support Article 10 FY 2022 Omnibus Budget as presented with amended numbers
L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay to support Article 10 FY 2022 Omnibus Budget as presented with amended numbers. In discussion, D. Watkins expressed opposition due to the fact that new initiatives were included in the budget. C. Karlson noted there are no new initiatives in the Town budget. T. Fay asked if there were initiatives that D. Watkins would move to delete or reduce.
Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonNo: Watkins
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay to support Article 10 FY 2022 Omnibus Budget as presented with amended numbers. In discussion, D. Watkins expressed opposition due to the fact that new initiatives were included in the budget. C. Karlson noted there are no new initiatives in the Town budget. T. Fay asked if there were initiatives that D. Watkins would move to delete or reduce. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fay)
A8. Committee Appointments: potential vote to appoint: There was a discussion regarding the determination
Appoint the roster of appointees as listed on the agenda with the respective term end dates, but for K. Blumenfeld to a term ending June 30, 2023 and the vacant position to a term ending June 30, 2022
T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes to appoint the roster of appointees as listed on the agenda with the respective term end dates, but for K. Blumenfeld to a term ending June 30, 2023 and the vacant position to a term ending June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes to appoint the roster of appointees as listed on the agenda with the respective term end dates, but for K. Blumenfeld to a term ending June 30, 2023 and the vacant position to a term ending June 30, 2022. 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)
A9. Minutes April 15, April 26, April 29, May 3 and May 5, 2021; review and vote to approve
Approve the minutes of April 26, 2021 as amended, April 29, 2021 as written
L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes to approve the minutes of April 26, 2021 as amended, April 29, 2021 as written.
From the minutes
“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes to approve the minutes of April 26, 2021 as amended, April 29, 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)
Release with redactions the executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Wayland DPW Association; Teamsters Local 170 for the dates listed on...
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson to vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Wayland DPW Association; Teamsters Local 170 for the dates listed on the agenda.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson to vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Wayland DPW Association; Teamsters Local 170 for the dates listed on the agenda. 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)
Release with redactions the executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and...
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson to vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland -1) and Local 690 Wayland - 2 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 - 2) for the dates as listed on the agenda.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson to vote to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Local 690 Wayland-1 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 Wayland -1) and Local 690 Wayland - 2 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME 690 - 2) for the dates as listed on the agenda. 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)
A10. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, C. Karlson acknowledged the donations from the WPSF and the PTO.
From the minutes
“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar. In discussion, C. Karlson acknowledged the donations from the WPSF and the PTO. 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. Enter into Enter into Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with New England Police Benevolent...
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 New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/ Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176; the Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO; 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; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, (a) (3) to conduct strategy with respect to pending litigation following a Department of Labor Relations Complaint filed be the Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of May 3 with the intent to hold said minutes; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and consider for potentially release the following executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/ Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176; fourteen sets of minutes listed on the agenda. And to
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 New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/ Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176; the Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO; 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; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, (a) (3) to conduct strategy with respect to pending litigation following a Department of Labor Relations Complaint filed be the Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of May 3 with the intent to hold said minutes; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and consider for potentially release the following executive session minutes related to discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining with New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA)/ Wayland Police Officers Union (WPOU) Local 176; fourteen sets of minutes listed on the agenda. And to review and consider for potentially release the following executive session minutes related 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; minutes as listed on the agenda. 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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