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December 16, 2022
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, Carol Martin, David Watkins
Absent: Adam Gutbezahl
Every vote, in order
A3. 105 Plain Road: Review and approve deed/Historic Preservation Restriction Agreement
Approve the Preservation Restriction Agreement between the Town of Wayland, Massachusetts and Tamposi Brothers I, LLC
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Preservation Restriction Agreement between the Town of Wayland, Massachusetts and Tamposi Brothers I, LLC. C. Karlson thanked the Historical District Commission, G. Schuler and the state.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the Preservation Restriction Agreement between the Town of Wayland, Massachusetts and Tamposi Brothers I, LLC. C. Karlson thanked the Historical District Commission, G. Schuler and the state. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Watkins)
A4. Minutes: review and approve the minutes of December 5, 2022
Approve the regular session minutes of December 5, 2022, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the regular session minutes of December 5, 2022, as amended.
Yes: Fay, Martin, WatkinsAbstained: Karlson
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the regular session minutes of December 5, 2022, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: C. Karlson. Adopted 3-0-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A5. Appointments: Appointments: review and confirm
Confirm the appointment of J. Mendler de Suarez as a voting member of the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board confirm the appointment of J. Mendler de Suarez as a voting member of the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Board confirm the appointment of J. Mendler de Suarez as a voting member of the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Watkins)
A8. Executive Session: I. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws 30A, sec. 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws 30A, sec. 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, the Town Manager....
At 11:20 a.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws 30A, sec. 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, the Town Manager. Chair 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.
From the minutes
“At 11:20 a.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws 30A, sec. 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel, the Town Manager. Chair 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: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Fay)
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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