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October 23, 2023
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Adam Gutbezahl, Carol Martin, William Whitney, Anne Brensley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A12. Consent Calendar: a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Adopt the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to adopt the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to adopt the Consent Calendar. 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: Fay, second: Martin)
A13. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of October 10, 2023
Approve the minutes of October 10, 2023, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of October 10, 2023, as amended.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Gutbezahl, MartinAbstained: Whitney
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of October 10, 2023, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: W. Whitney. Approved 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
A3. Licensing: Liquor Licensing Hearing for China Rose, on the application for multiple amendments;
Approve the application submitted by China Rose, LLC for change of ownership interest, change of officers/directors/LLC managers and change of manager
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board approve the application submitted by China Rose, LLC for change of ownership interest, change of officers/directors/LLC managers and change of manager.
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, that the Board approve the application submitted by China Rose, LLC for change of ownership interest, change of officers/directors/LLC managers and change of manager. 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: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
A4. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint J. Currier to the Wayland Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2026
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint J. Currier to the Wayland Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to appoint J. Currier to the Wayland Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2026. 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: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
A6. 2024 Annual Town Meeting: review and select date for Annual Town Election and start of Annual
Establish that the Annual Town Election would be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 and the Annual Town Meeting would be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 and Wednesday, May 15, 2024
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Select Board establish that the Annual Town Election would be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 and the Annual Town Meeting would be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 and Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, that the Select Board establish that the Annual Town Election would be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 and the Annual Town Meeting would be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 and Wednesday, May 15, 2024. 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: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)
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 20th and October 10, 2023 with...
W. Whitney 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 20th and October 10, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes, also 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 and 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.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney 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 20th and October 10, 2023 with the intent to hold said minutes, also 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 and 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: 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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