Wayland EDC sorts 2023 priorities into small working groups

WAYLAND — December 16, 2022 — Wayland EDC narrows 2023 goals, eyes Town Center as proving ground. The committee on Dec. 16 paired members into Open Meeting Law-compliant subgroups of no more than three, with Jesse and Nick taking on a feasibility look at a Business Improvement District and revived business association along Route 20, and Brad continuing to track vacant storefronts including the Plain Street and Route 27 gas station. Chair Rebecca Stanizzi urged consultant BETA to fold Town Center into the Route 20 master plan, treat wastewater as a gating issue — "if you can't flush, you can't build" — and weigh transfer of development rights. Wayland Cultural Council representative Rachel pitched coordinated use of the town-owned Town Green for pop-ups and concerts; Town Planner Robert Hummel said no reservation protocol yet exists. Member Emily, citing 85-hour workweeks, asked to advise on communications rather than lead.