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October 7, 2024
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney, Anne Brensley
Absent: Thomas Fay
Every vote, in order
A2. Enter into Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)
Enter into Executive Session a) pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with International Association of...
At 6:47 p.m. W. Whitney 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 collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation during which the Board will discuss strategy with respect to cease and desist/threatened litigation letter from Attorney T. Burke. and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 9, and September 17, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes. Chair 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
“At 6:47 p.m. W. Whitney 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 collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation during which the Board will discuss strategy with respect to cease and desist/threatened litigation letter from Attorney T. Burke. and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 9, and September 17, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes. Chair 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, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
A4. Vote to delegate authority to Town Manager to authorize approval of Sandwich Boards/A-Frame
Delegate authority to Town Manager to authorize approval of Sandwich Boards/A-Frame signs and H-Frame/Lawn Signs within the confines of the sign policy
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to delegate authority to Town Manager to authorize approval of Sandwich Boards/A-Frame signs and H-Frame/Lawn Signs within the confines of the sign policy.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to delegate authority to Town Manager to authorize approval of Sandwich Boards/A-Frame signs and H-Frame/Lawn Signs within the confines of the sign policy. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A5. Appointments to Committees: Discuss and vote to appoint the following temporary volunteer
Approve the temporary appointment of M. Corner to the Board of Registrars for a term ending November 15, 2024
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the temporary appointment of M. Corner to the Board of Registrars for a term ending November 15, 2024.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the temporary appointment of M. Corner to the Board of Registrars for a term ending November 15, 2024. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A11. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar Item #1 through Item #5
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar Item #1 through Item #5.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar Item #1 through Item #5. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
Approve the Consent Calendar Item #6
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar Item #6.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar Item #6. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A12. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of September 9 and September 17, and September 23,
Approve the minutes of September 9 and September 17, and September 23, 2024, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of September 9 and September 17, and September 23, 2024, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of September 9 and September 17, and September 23, 2024, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A16. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:41 p.m. D. Levine moved, seconded by C. Martin to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 9:41 p.m. D. Levine moved, seconded by C. Martin to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Martin)
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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