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July 26, 2021
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, Cherry Karlson, Carol Martin, David Watkins
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A5. Committee Appointments: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint T. Sciacca as a voting member of the River Stewardship Council and E. Simms as an alternate member to the River Stewardship Council for three year terms ending, June 30, 2024
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board appoint T. Sciacca as a voting member of the River Stewardship Council and E. Simms as an alternate member to the River Stewardship Council for three year terms ending, June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Board appoint T. Sciacca as a voting member of the River Stewardship Council and E. Simms as an alternate member to the River Stewardship Council for three year terms ending, June 30, 2024. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
Appoint J. Rosenhaus to the Senior Tax Relief Committee for a two year term ending June 30, 2023
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint J. Rosenhaus to the Senior Tax Relief Committee for a two year term ending June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to appoint J. Rosenhaus to the Senior Tax Relief Committee for a two year term ending June 30, 2023. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
Appoint F. Kennedy to the Council on Aging Board for a one-year term ending June 30, 2022
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins that the Board appoint F. Kennedy to the Council on Aging Board for a one-year term ending June 30, 2022. In discussion, C. Martin and T. Fay provided support for the motion.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins that the Board appoint F. Kennedy to the Council on Aging Board for a one-year term ending June 30, 2022. In discussion, C. Martin and T. Fay provided support for the motion. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Watkins)
A10. Route 20 Corridor Survey: discuss and potential vote regarding proposed town survey on topics that
Send out the Route 20 Corridor resident survey after the Police survey to residents sometime in August
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board send out the Route 20 Corridor resident survey after the Police survey to residents sometime in August.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board send out the Route 20 Corridor resident survey after the Police survey to residents sometime in August. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Martin)
A12. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of item #3. During discussion, additional information was reviewed on items #4, 9, 10, 13 and 14
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of item #3. During discussion, additional information was reviewed on items #4, 9, 10, 13 and 14.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of item #3. During discussion, additional information was reviewed on items #4, 9, 10, 13 and 14. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
A16. 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 collective bargaining with Local 690 Wayland-1 American...
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Karlson, 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); 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) (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 discuss strategy with respect to litigation Duane Galbi v. Town of Wayland et al.; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of July 12, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold said executive session minutes. T. Fay declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating, or bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Karlson, 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); 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) (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 discuss strategy with respect to litigation Duane Galbi v. Town of Wayland et al.; and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of July 12, 2021 with the intent to approve and hold said executive session minutes. T. Fay 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: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Karlson)
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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