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March 23, 2023
2 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Cherry Karlson, David Watkins
Absent: Adam Gutbezahl, Carol Martin
Every vote, in order
A2. Executive Session a) 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 International Association of...
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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978. 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
“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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978. 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, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Karlson, second: Watkins)
A3. Annual Town Meeting: a) Discuss Article 7: Update Personnel By-Laws and Wage and
Annual Town Meeting: a) Discuss Article 7: Update Personnel By-Laws and Wage and
At 5:33 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 5:33 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (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).
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