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July 15, 2024
8 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney, Anne Brensley
Absent: None
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 6:50 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. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 24, 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.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 6:50 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. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 24, 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: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
A6. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint M. Isenburg to the Cultural Council to a term ending June 30, 2025
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint M. Isenburg to the Cultural Council to a term ending June 30, 2025.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint M. Isenburg to the Cultural Council to a term ending June 30, 2025. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
Appoint A. Ao as a non-voting member to the Cultural Council to a term ending June 30, 2026
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint A. Ao as a non-voting member to the Cultural Council to a term ending June 30, 2026.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint A. Ao as a non-voting member to the Cultural Council to a term ending June 30, 2026. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
Appoint G. Schuler as an alternate member to the Historic District Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint G. Schuler as an alternate member to the Historic District Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint G. Schuler as an alternate member to the Historic District Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A5. Great Meadows Public Health Collaborative - Discuss and possible vote to authorize Town Manager,
Authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to sign inter-municipal agreement to hire Regional Substance Use Prevention Coordinator
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to sign inter-municipal agreement to hire Regional Substance Use Prevention Coordinator.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to sign inter-municipal agreement to hire Regional Substance Use Prevention Coordinator. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A8. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially act
Approve the Consent Calendar for July 15, 2024
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar for July 15, 2024.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar for July 15, 2024. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A9. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of June 3, and June 24, 2024 if available
Approve the minutes of June 3, 2024 and June 24, 2024 as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of June 3, 2024 and June 24, 2024 as amended.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of June 3, 2024 and June 24, 2024 as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A13. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:02 p.m., D. Levine moved seconded by T. Fay to adjourn.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 9:02 p.m., D. Levine moved seconded by T. Fay to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, 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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