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May 14, 2024
4 recorded votes, 3 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 6:30 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
A2. Annual Town Meeting 2024 (ATM): Discussion of ATM topics, including but not limited to: review,
Endorse the expected motion to refer Article 26 to the Select Board for further study and a report
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Select Board vote to endorse the expected motion to refer Article 26 to the Select Board for further study and a report.
No: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Select Board vote to endorse the expected motion to refer Article 26 to the Select Board for further study and a report. Vote: YEA: None. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin, W. Whitney. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed 0-4-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
Endorse a substitute motion to refer Article 27 to the Select Board for further study
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Select Board vote to endorse a substitute motion to refer Article 27 to the Select Board for further study.
No: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Select Board vote to endorse a substitute motion to refer Article 27 to the Select Board for further study. Vote: YEA: None. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin, W. Whitney. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed 0-4-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
Endorse Article 27 as printed in the warrant should a motion be made to adopt it
C. Martin moved, seconded by W. Whitney, that the Board endorse Article 27 as printed in the warrant should a motion be made to adopt it.
The minutes give the count as 0-4-1, but the roll call reads: Thomas Fay yes, Adam Gutbezahl yes, Carol Martin yes, William Whitney yes, Anne Brensley abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by W. Whitney, that the Board endorse Article 27 as printed in the warrant should a motion be made to adopt it. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley. Motion failed 0-4-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Whitney)
A3. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance, if any: M. McCall requested that
Enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section (a) (3) to conduct strategy with respect to the National Opioid Litigation Consortium
W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section (a) (3) to conduct strategy with respect to the National Opioid Litigation Consortium. W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a 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 (a) (3) to conduct strategy with respect to the National Opioid Litigation Consortium. W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town. Roll call vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. Adopted 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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