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October 10, 2023
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anne Brensley, Thomas Fay, Carol Martin, Adam Gutbezahl
Absent: William Whitney
Every vote, in order
A5. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint R. Ray to the Wayland Cultural Council
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to appoint R. Ray to the Wayland Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to appoint R. Ray to the Wayland Cultural Council. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Brensley)
A6. Appointments to Committees: Vote to confirm appointment of the following volunteers
Confirm the appointment by the School Committee of H. Ellis to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026, and P. Cerne to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30,...
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to confirm the appointment by the School Committee of H. Ellis to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026, and P. Cerne to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to confirm the appointment by the School Committee of H. Ellis to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026, and P. Cerne to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Brensley)
A12. Consent Calendar
Adopt the Consent Calendar items #2 and #3
T. Fay moved to adopt the Consent Calendar, except item #4. C. Martin suggested Item #1 be removed for discussion. T. Fay amended the motion, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to adopt the Consent Calendar items #2 and #3.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved to adopt the Consent Calendar, except item #4. C. Martin suggested Item #1 be removed for discussion. T. Fay amended the motion, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to adopt the Consent Calendar items #2 and #3. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
Approve the Consent Calendar Item #1 as presented in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar Item #1 as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the Consent Calendar Item #1 as presented in the packet. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
A13. Minutes: a) Review and approve the revised minutes of August 7, 2023
Approve the minutes of August 7, 2023, as amended. No revisions were made
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to approve the minutes of August 7, 2023, as amended. No revisions were made.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to approve the minutes of August 7, 2023, as amended. No revisions were made. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Brensley)
Approve the minutes of September 11, 2023 and September 20, 2023, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to approve the minutes of September 11, 2023 and September 20, 2023, as amended. C. Martin made revisions to the draft of September 20, 2023.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to approve the minutes of September 11, 2023 and September 20, 2023, as amended. C. Martin made revisions to the draft of September 20, 2023. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Brensley)
A17. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 26, 2023 with the intent to...
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 26, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes; 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 and 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. Martin declared that a public discussion of these matters may have detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 26, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes; 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 and 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. Martin 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 and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (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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