Wayland Select Board elects Anderson chair, Antes vice chair

WAYLAND -- April 18, 2017, Wayland Select Board reorganizes and tackles delinquent tax parcels dating to the 1980s. The board voted 5-0 to elect Lea T. Anderson chair and Mary M. Antes vice chair, with outgoing Chair Carol B. Martin saying she was "ready for a respite" after two years. Members also appointed Caitlin Ahern as a Historic District Commission alternate through June 30, 2019. Treasurer Brittany Cummings reported reportable tax-title delinquencies fell from about $1.63 million to $1.08 million and asked for policy guidance on six parcels, including 390 Commonwealth Road, assessed at $255,000 against roughly $300,000 in back taxes, where foreclosure would clear the rolls but saddle the town with unwanted wetland. Moderator Dennis Berry reported the 28-article town meeting closed in 6.5 hours over two sessions, with the budget consuming just 73 minutes; Sunday drew 293 voters and Monday 319.