MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 9, 2021
3 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, Carol Martin, David Watkins
Absent: Adam Gutbezahl
Every vote, in order
A3. 2022 Annual Town Meeting: discuss potential dates; potential vote to set date
Begin the 2022 Town Meeting on Saturday, May 14, continuing May 15 and May 16, 2022
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board conduct the 2022 Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 15, 16, and 17 and the Town Election on May 10, 2022. D. Watkins amended the motion, seconded by C. Martin, to conduct the 2022 Annual Town Meeting on Sunday, May 15, May 16 and May 17, 2022. In discussion, C. Karlson expressed preference to begin on Saturday, May 14, 2022. T. Fay agreed. D. Watkins amended the previously amended motion, seconded by C. Martin, to begin the 2022 Town Meeting on Saturday, May 14, continuing May 15 and May 16, 2022.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board conduct the 2022 Annual Town Meeting on Saturday, May 15, 16, and 17 and the Town Election on May 10, 2022. D. Watkins amended the motion, seconded by C. Martin, to conduct the 2022 Annual Town Meeting on Sunday, May 15, May 16 and May 17, 2022. In discussion, C. Karlson expressed preference to begin on Saturday, May 14, 2022. T. Fay agreed. D. Watkins amended the previously amended motion, seconded by C. Martin, to begin the 2022 Town Meeting on Saturday, May 14, continuing May 15 and May 16, 2022. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Martin)
A12. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of items #3 and #4
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of items #3 and #4. There was a discussion on item #5.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of items #3 and #4. There was a discussion on item #5. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
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 the Wayland Library Staff...
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, 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 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) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of July 12, 2021 and July 26, 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 D. Watkins, 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 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) (2), (3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of July 12, 2021 and July 26, 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, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (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).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →