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December 2, 2024
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney
Absent: Anne Brensley
Every vote, in order
A4. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss, and potential vote to appoint
Appoint C. Bent to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2026
D. Levine moved, seconded by C. Martin to appoint C. Bent to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by C. Martin to appoint C. Bent to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2026. 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: Martin)
A5. Appointments to Committee: Discuss and vote to reappoint the following volunteer
Re-appoint E. Donnelly to the WayCAM Board of Directors for a term ending November 30, 2027
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to re-appoint E. Donnelly to the WayCAM Board of Directors for a term ending November 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to re-appoint E. Donnelly to the WayCAM Board of Directors for a term ending November 30, 2027. 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)
A6. Licensing
Approve renewal of 2025 licenses to include Liquor Licenses, Used Car Dealership Class I, Common Victuallers, Used Car Dealership Class II, Entertainment Licenses, Sale of Second-Hand Articles
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve renewal of 2025 licenses to include Liquor Licenses, Used Car Dealership Class I, Common Victuallers, Used Car Dealership Class II, Entertainment Licenses, Sale of Second-Hand Articles.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve renewal of 2025 licenses to include Liquor Licenses, Used Car Dealership Class I, Common Victuallers, Used Car Dealership Class II, Entertainment Licenses, Sale of Second-Hand Articles. 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)
Designate Town Manager as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2025 approved renewals listed in the December 2nd memorandum
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to designate Town Manager as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2025 approved renewals listed in the December 2nd memorandum.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to designate Town Manager as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2025 approved renewals listed in the December 2nd memorandum. 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)
Designate Select Board Chair as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2025 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) and Liquor License Renewal Reports
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to designate Select Board Chair as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2025 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) and Liquor License Renewal Reports.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to designate Select Board Chair as the sole signatory to sign off on all 2025 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) and Liquor License Renewal Reports. 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)
A7. 2025 Annual Town Meeting (ATM)
Open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant on December 9, 2024 at 8:30 a.m
At 4:30 p.m. C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Select Board vote to open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant on December 9, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.
From the minutes
“at 4:30 p.m. C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Select Board vote to open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant on December 9, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. 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: Fay)
Open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant on December 9, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. through Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Select Board vote to open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant on December 9, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. through Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Select Board vote to open the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant on December 9, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. through Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. 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)
Establish that the 2025 Annual Town Meeting occur at the Wayland High School Field House on Monday, April 7, 2025 and every night thereafter as needed commencing each night at 6:45 p.m
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Select Board vote to establish that the 2025 Annual Town Meeting occur at the Wayland High School Field House on Monday, April 7, 2025 and every night thereafter as needed commencing each night at 6:45 p.m. In discussion, T. Fay suggested the Town Moderator be informed of the vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Select Board vote to establish that the 2025 Annual Town Meeting occur at the Wayland High School Field House on Monday, April 7, 2025 and every night thereafter as needed commencing each night at 6:45 p.m. In discussion, T. Fay suggested the Town Moderator be informed of the vote. 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: Martin)
Submit the standard articles listed on the agenda Article A. through Article L. to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to submit the standard articles listed on the agenda Article A. through Article L. to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to submit the standard articles listed on the agenda Article A. through Article L. to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 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)
Insert the article Establish Long Term Capital Planning Committee
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to insert the article Establish Long Term Capital Planning Committee.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to insert the article Establish Long Term Capital Planning Committee. 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: Martin)
Submit the warrant article similar to the draft in the packet labeled Submission of Warrant Articles Section 36-3 into the 2025. Annual Town Meeting warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to submit the warrant article similar to the draft in the packet labeled Submission of Warrant Articles Section 36-3 into the 2025. Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to submit the warrant article similar to the draft in the packet labeled Submission of Warrant Articles Section 36-3 into the 2025. Annual Town Meeting warrant. 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: Martin)
A11. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Item #1 on the Consent Calendar
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the Item #1 on the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the Item #1 on the Consent Calendar. 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: Fay)
A12. Minutes: a) Review and approve the minutes of October 21 and November 18, 2024 if available: The
Approve the minutes of November 18, 2024, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of November 18, 2024, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of November 18, 2024, as amended. 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)
A16. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:49 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 9:49 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn. 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)
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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