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September 26, 2023
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anne Brensley, Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, Carol Martin, William Whitney
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Adam Gutbezahl arrived after the meeting began (at 7:39 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
A10. Consent Calendar: a) Review and vote to approve listed items b.) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve items the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve items the Consent Calendar. . In discussion, C. Martin commended the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC) for being awarded the grant in Item #3.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve items the Consent Calendar. . In discussion, C. Martin commended the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (HRDEIC) for being awarded the grant in Item #3. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A5. Appointments to Committees: Discuss and possible vote to confirm appointment to the following
Appoint A. Brensley to the Wayland Housing Partnership
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to appoint A. Brensley to the Wayland Housing Partnership.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to appoint A. Brensley to the Wayland Housing Partnership. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A4. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Approve the appointment V. Rose-Thompson to the Senior Tax Relief Committee to a term ending June 30, 2025 and to appoint M. Spellman to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee for a term...
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the appointment V. Rose-Thompson to the Senior Tax Relief Committee to a term ending June 30, 2025 and to appoint M. Spellman to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025. The Board thanked S. Glovsky for volunteering.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the appointment V. Rose-Thompson to the Senior Tax Relief Committee to a term ending June 30, 2025 and to appoint M. Spellman to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025. The Board thanked S. Glovsky for volunteering. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A6. Select Board Goals: review and possible vote to approve the goal document for 2023 - 2024: The
Approve the goal document for 2023-2024, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the goal document for 2023-2024, as amended. C. Martin requested the Board further discuss its strategy to achieve the stated goals.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the goal document for 2023-2024, as amended. C. Martin requested the Board further discuss its strategy to achieve the stated goals. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A15. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 20, 2023 with the intent to...
At 8:35 p.m., W. Whitney moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 20, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes; b) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to Kenneth Nelson v. Town of Wayland, et al., c) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to a New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance: Case Number: 01-23-0001-7213 d) This agenda item was not included in the motion. d) and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to MCRT Investments, LLC vs. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals, HAC 2023-5 e) 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 New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 176 Wayland Department of Public Works Association, Teamsters Local 170 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Wayland Local 690 - 1 & 2 Wayland Library Staff Association MET, AFT, AFL-CIO. Chair W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have detrimental effect on t
From the minutes
“At 8:35 p.m., W. Whitney moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 20, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes; b) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to Kenneth Nelson v. Town of Wayland, et al., c) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3), to discuss strategy with respect to a New England Police Benevolent Association Local 176 Grievance: Case Number: 01-23-0001-7213 d) This agenda item was not included in the motion. d) and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation related to MCRT Investments, LLC vs. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals, HAC 2023-5 e) 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 New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 176 Wayland Department of Public Works Association, Teamsters Local 170 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Wayland Local 690 - 1 & 2 Wayland Library Staff Association MET, AFT, AFL-CIO. Chair W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 5-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Gutbezahl)
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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