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May 20, 2024
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Anne Brensley, Doug Levine, Carol Martin
Absent: Thomas Fay, William Whitney
Every vote, in order
A3. Liquor License Hearing on the application filed by Rex A. Galecia, for a transfer of liquor license
Continue the hearing to June 24, 2024 at 7:10 pm for a transfer for a transfer of liquor license from John Testa, Manager, Testa Restaurant Group LLC, DBA Giacomos, to Rex A. Galecia, JG Asset...
C. Martin moved seconded by D. Levine to continue the hearing to June 24, 2024 at 7:10 pm for a transfer for a transfer of liquor license from John Testa, Manager, Testa Restaurant Group LLC, DBA Giacomos, to Rex A. Galecia, JG Asset Group LLC, ABCC #04508-RS-1340, Annual All Alcoholic Liquor License for Giacomos, 14 Elissa Ave, Wayland, MA 01778. C. Martin noted that the hearing would not be advertised again, as the hearing was open.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved seconded by D. Levine to continue the hearing to June 24, 2024 at 7:10 pm for a transfer for a transfer of liquor license from John Testa, Manager, Testa Restaurant Group LLC, DBA Giacomos, to Rex A. Galecia, JG Asset Group LLC, ABCC #04508-RS-1340, Annual All Alcoholic Liquor License for Giacomos, 14 Elissa Ave, Wayland, MA 01778. C. Martin noted that the hearing would not be advertised again, as the hearing was open. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, D. Levine, C. Martin NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A7. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the nine items listed on the Consent Calendar of May 20, 2024
D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to approve the nine items listed on the Consent Calendar of May 20, 2024.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to approve the nine items listed on the Consent Calendar of May 20, 2024. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, D. Levine, C. Martin NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Brensley)
A8. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of May 6, May 13, and May 14, 2024 if available: No
Approve the minutes of May 14, 2024, as amended
D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to approve the minutes of May 14, 2024, as amended.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to approve the minutes of May 14, 2024, as amended. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, D. Levine, C. Martin NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Brensley)
A12. Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to
Enter into Executive Session a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; the Board will discuss strategy with respect...
At 8:16 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; the Board will discuss strategy with respect to Duane Galbi v. Michael Henley, et al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. Number 2281CV02466. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive minutes of May 13 and May 14, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes. Chair 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
“At 8:16 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Select Board enter into Executive Session a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; the Board will discuss strategy with respect to Duane Galbi v. Michael Henley, et al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. Number 2281CV02466. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive minutes of May 13 and May 14, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes. Chair 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, D. Levine, C. Martin NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
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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