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October 25, 2023
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Anne Brensley, Carol Martin, William Whitney
Absent: Adam Gutbezahl
During the meeting:
- Anne Brensley arrived after the meeting began (at 1:29 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
A3. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of September 26, 2023
Approve the minutes of September 26, 2023, as written
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the minutes of September 26, 2023, as written.
Yes: Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the minutes of September 26, 2023, as written. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A4. Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting (pursuant to citizens' petition received on October 23, 2023: M
Establish a Special Town Meeting, called by the petitioners, to be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 6:45 p.m
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board establish a Special Town Meeting, called by the petitioners, to be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. In discussion, T. Fay suggested the time be set to 6:45 p.m. C. Martin amended the motion, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board establish a Special Town Meeting, called by the petitioners, to be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 6:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board establish a Special Town Meeting, called by the petitioners, to be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. In discussion, T. Fay suggested the time be set to 6:45 p.m. C. Martin amended the motion, seconded by T. Fay, that the Board establish a Special Town Meeting, called by the petitioners, to be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 6:45 p.m. 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)
Open the Special Town Meeting warrant for said Special Town Meeting from Thursday, October 26, 2023 and close on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 end of business day
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to open the Special Town Meeting warrant for said Special Town Meeting from Thursday, October 26, 2023 and close on Friday, November 3, 2023. There was a discussion about the dates and times. T. Fay amended the motion, seconded by C. Martin, to open the Special Town Meeting warrant for said Special Town Meeting from Thursday, October 26, 2023 and close on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 end of business day.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to open the Special Town Meeting warrant for said Special Town Meeting from Thursday, October 26, 2023 and close on Friday, November 3, 2023. There was a discussion about the dates and times. T. Fay amended the motion, seconded by C. Martin, to open the Special Town Meeting warrant for said Special Town Meeting from Thursday, October 26, 2023 and close on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 end of business day. 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)
A6. Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes to...
At 1:53 p.m., W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes to discuss strategy with respect to pending actions regarding 150 Main Street LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals: November 21, 2016 and January 23, 2017 b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to discuss the acquisition, by gift, purchase or otherwise, interest in all or part of the parcels of land, on and off Elissa Avenue, north of the current X Golf business, and bounded by Elissa Avenue on the west and on the north by 185 Elissa Avenue, owned by the Town, from Boston Retail I, LLC: December 13, 2021 and April 4, 2022. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to discussion of strategy with respect to litigation - Jane Doe v. Town of Wayland: December 9, 2019 and January 13, 2020. d) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by George Harris with respect to the Board of Selectmen's executive session held on Feb
From the minutes
“At 1:53 p.m., W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes to discuss strategy with respect to pending actions regarding 150 Main Street LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals: November 21, 2016 and January 23, 2017 b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to discuss the acquisition, by gift, purchase or otherwise, interest in all or part of the parcels of land, on and off Elissa Avenue, north of the current X Golf business, and bounded by Elissa Avenue on the west and on the north by 185 Elissa Avenue, owned by the Town, from Boston Retail I, LLC: December 13, 2021 and April 4, 2022. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to discussion of strategy with respect to litigation - Jane Doe v. Town of Wayland: December 9, 2019 and January 13, 2020. d) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by George Harris with respect to the Board of Selectmen's executive session held on February 26, March 6, November 13th 2018; January 4, February 1, March 4, and May 29, 2019: April 2, April 23, 2018; November 4 and November 8, 2019. e) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to discussion of reviewing executive session minutes: March 26, 2018; November 4, 2019; May 27, 2020, August 24, 2020; January 4, 2021; March 21, July 18, and August 29, 2022. 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, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 4-0-0.” (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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