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January 17, 2023
5 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. Executive Session: A. Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to correct, review and re-approve the executive session minutes of December 12; December 16;...
At 8:22 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to correct, review and re-approve the executive session minutes of December 12; December 16; and December 20, 2022, with the intent to hold said minutes; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of January 3, 2023 and January 9, 2023, with the intent to hold said minutes and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; the Board will discuss strategy and deliberate on the following cases: Ordway v. Town of Wayland, MCAD Docket No. 22BEM02940 regarding sexual discrimination and retaliation claim; and Mabel Reid Wallace v. Town of Wayland, MCAD Docket No. 20BEM00134 regarding hostile work environment claim. 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 8:22 p.m., C. Karlson moved, seconded by D. Watkins, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to correct, review and re-approve the executive session minutes of December 12; December 16; and December 20, 2022, with the intent to hold said minutes; pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of January 3, 2023 and January 9, 2023, with the intent to hold said minutes and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; the Board will discuss strategy and deliberate on the following cases: Ordway v. Town of Wayland, MCAD Docket No. 22BEM02940 regarding sexual discrimination and retaliation claim; and Mabel Reid Wallace v. Town of Wayland, MCAD Docket No. 20BEM00134 regarding hostile work environment claim. 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, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
A6. Remote Participation at Town Meeting: review and discuss revised language, potential discussion
Approve the revised bill for consideration by the legislature that mirrors pages 15 and 16 without Section 2 and 3
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the revised bill for consideration by the legislature that mirrors pages 15 and 16 without Section 2 and 3. In discussion, C. Martin clarified that there would be no need to re-file. Rep. Gentile confirmed he would file the bill as revised.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the revised bill for consideration by the legislature that mirrors pages 15 and 16 without Section 2 and 3. In discussion, C. Martin clarified that there would be no need to re-file. Rep. Gentile confirmed he would file the bill as revised. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A9. Affordable Housing at Saint Ann Church, 124 Cochituate Road
Direct the Chair and Acting Town Manager to prepare, draft and submit a letter to the Massachusetts Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA) in support of the project as described in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by A Gutbezahl, to direct the Chair and Acting Town Manager to prepare, draft and submit a letter to the Massachusetts Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA) in support of the project as described in the packet. In discussion, D. Watkins noted that the project would be subject to approvals and conditions from other boards and committees.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A Gutbezahl, to direct the Chair and Acting Town Manager to prepare, draft and submit a letter to the Massachusetts Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA) in support of the project as described in the packet. In discussion, D. Watkins noted that the project would be subject to approvals and conditions from other boards and committees. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A13. Consent
Approve the Consent Calendar
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the Consent Calendar. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Fay)
A16. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:55 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 10:55 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to adjourn the meeting of the Select Board. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0.” (Motion: Martin, 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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