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February 28, 2022
11 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, Carol Martin, David Watkins, Adam Gutbezahl
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Adam Gutbezahl arrived after the meeting began (at 7:00 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
A2. Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss
Enter into Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to David Bernstein v. Planning Board...
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to David Bernstein v. Planning Board of Wayland et al; II. 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 purchase of Launcher Way property; III. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to Trustees of the Residences of Oxbow v. Town of Wayland; IV. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2)(3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of February 16, 2022 and 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.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Karlson, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to David Bernstein v. Planning Board of Wayland et al; II. 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 purchase of Launcher Way property; III. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to Trustees of the Residences of Oxbow v. Town of Wayland; IV. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(2)(3), and (6) to review and approve the executive session minutes of February 16, 2022 and 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: Karlson)
A7. Liquor License Hearing: Liquor violation involving Boston Finest Fuels, d/b/a Wayland Gulf, 28 Boston
Close the hearing
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin to close the hearing.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin to close the hearing. 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)
Place Boston Finest Fuels, d/b/a Wayland Gulf on probation for a period of one year beginning March 1, 2022; during the period of probation, any violation of Massachusetts Liquor Laws Chapter 138,...
C. Karlson, moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board vote to place Boston Finest Fuels, d/b/a Wayland Gulf on probation for a period of one year beginning March 1, 2022; during the period of probation, any violation of Massachusetts Liquor Laws Chapter 138, concerning the sale of alcoholic beverages may result in a penalty of a minimum of a one day suspension for each violation.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson, moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board vote to place Boston Finest Fuels, d/b/a Wayland Gulf on probation for a period of one year beginning March 1, 2022; during the period of probation, any violation of Massachusetts Liquor Laws Chapter 138, concerning the sale of alcoholic beverages may result in a penalty of a minimum of a one day suspension for each violation. 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: Watkins)
A9. 2022 Annual Town Meeting a. Discuss and Potential Vote to Insert and take a Position on Warrant
Insert and approve Article C. Current Year Transfers
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Karlson to insert and approve Article C. Current Year Transfers.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Karlson to insert and approve Article C. Current Year Transfers. 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: Karlson)
Insert and approve as amended Article O. Loker Grass Field
D. Watkins moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl to insert and approve as amended Article O. Loker Grass Field.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl to insert and approve as amended Article O. Loker Grass Field. 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: Gutbezahl)
Insert Article S. Purchase of Launcher Way
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert Article S. Purchase of Launcher Way.
No: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, Martin, Watkins
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert Article S. Purchase of Launcher Way. Roll Call Vote: YEA: None. NAY: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed 0-5.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
Insert and support Article L. Outdoor Seating bylaw
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert and support Article L. Outdoor Seating bylaw.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert and support Article L. Outdoor Seating bylaw. 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: Martin)
Insert and support Article Q Transfer of 212 Cochituate Rd with the understanding that the Board would opt for the third option of transferring the property to the Board for general municipal purposes
C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert and support Article Q Transfer of 212 Cochituate Rd with the understanding that the Board would opt for the third option of transferring the property to the Board for general municipal purposes.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert and support Article Q Transfer of 212 Cochituate Rd with the understanding that the Board would opt for the third option of transferring the property to the Board for general municipal purposes. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Martin)
A10. Open Meeting Law Complaint: Discussion of complaint received on February 2, 2022, from resident
Approve the letter drafted by K. P Law P.C. dated February 25, 2022
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to approve the letter drafted by K. P Law P.C. dated February 25, 2022.
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsAbstained: Gutbezahl
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Karlson, to approve the letter drafted by K. P Law P.C. dated February 25, 2022. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Gutbezahl. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Karlson)
A11. Consent: review and vote to approve
Approve the Consent Calendar
C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Consent Calendar. 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: Watkins)
A16. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:35 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:35 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board adjourn the meeting. 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: 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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