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November 1, 2023
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anne Brensley, Thomas Fay, Carol Martin, William Whitney
Absent: Adam Gutbezahl
During the meeting:
- William Whitney left the meeting.
Every vote, in order
A3. Fall 2023 Special Town Meeting
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant. 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: Brensley)
Approve holding a Special Town Meeting at the Wayland High School auditorium on December 6, 2023 at 6:45 p.m
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve holding a Special Town Meeting at the Wayland High School auditorium on December 6, 2023 at 6:45 p.m. T. Fay suggested an amendment to the motion to include "if available". There was no second to the amendment. M. McCall confirmed the WHS auditorium was available.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve holding a Special Town Meeting at the Wayland High School auditorium on December 6, 2023 at 6:45 p.m. T. Fay suggested an amendment to the motion to include "if available". There was no second to the amendment. M. McCall confirmed the WHS auditorium was available. 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. 57 Shaw Drive: Review and approve deed and donation of open space parcel to the Wayland
Approve the deed and donation of open space parcel to the Wayland Conservation Commission for 57 Shaw Drive
W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the deed and donation of open space parcel to the Wayland Conservation Commission for 57 Shaw Drive. In discussion, M. McCall noted that the Conservation Commission voted to accept the parcel on October 18, and pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 8C the Select Board would also have to approve acceptance of the parcel.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the deed and donation of open space parcel to the Wayland Conservation Commission for 57 Shaw Drive. In discussion, M. McCall noted that the Conservation Commission voted to accept the parcel on October 18, and pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 8C the Select Board would also have to approve acceptance of the parcel. 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)
A7. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 7:43 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley to adjourn the meeting.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, MartinThe roll call lists William Whitney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 7:43 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved 3-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Brensley)
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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