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Wayland Select Board
How the Wayland Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Doug Levine rejoined the board after the spring 2024 town election (first meeting May 20, 2024); Adam Gutbezahl left it (his last meeting was May 14, 2024). On June 3, 2024 the board chose William Whitney as Chair and Carol Martin as Vice-Chair (5-0-0). Covers 29 meetings, June 3 to April 7, 2025.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
Sources: Massachusetts Select Board Handbook (MMA) · Mass. Division of Local Services: the town budgetBoard years
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Members
ChairWilliam WhitneyChair · At-large · at 28 of 29 meetings
Vice-ChairCarol MartinVice Chair · At-large · at 29 of 29 meetings
Thomas FayMember · At-large · at 27 of 29 meetings
Doug LevineMember · At-large · at 28 of 29 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Wayland Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until March 2022) from January 8, 2018 through September 8, 2026: 376 meetings and 2,527 votes. Minutes from 2018 through 2024 come from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes prior to 2025, Select Board), which holds the board’s open-session minutes back to July 2009 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on); minutes from January 2025 on come from the town’s Agenda Center. All the minutes are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes; two dates with no meeting (October 8, 2019, when there was no quorum, and September 30, 2021, when no meeting was called to order); March 25, 2025, when the board attended a Board of Public Works forum (agenda only, no minutes posted); and meetings after September 8, 2026 (the September 22 and October 5, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). On three days in early 2021 the board met twice; the morning meetings are listed as Special so the two stay separate. Wayland’s minutes record nearly every vote as a roll call by name (“YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 5-0-0.”), and we show each member’s vote as recorded; members listed as absent for a vote or not listed are not shown as voting, with a note. Where a roll call lists a member twice, names someone the minutes do not show as present or no longer on the board, or does not match its stated count, we show the count only, with a note (16 votes). Where the minutes write “Adopted” but the roll call shows more no votes than yes votes, the motion is shown as failed, with a note. At joint meetings (with the Board of Health, School Committee, Board of Public Works, Board of Assessors, Planning Board, Housing Authority, Recreation Commission, Trust Fund Commission and others), only the Select Board members’ votes are shown, and votes taken by the other boards alone are left out. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 10Approve the minutes of March 4, 2025, as writtenMotion: C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Brensley
March 10, 2025: Approve the minutes of March 4, 2025, as written
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of March 4, 2025, as written.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Brensley
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of March 4, 2025, as written. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
Mar 4Approve Article BB. Adopt Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) 43C,…Motion: C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve Article BB.…Passed 3–0 · see note
March 4, 2025: Approve Article BB. Adopt Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) 43C, § 11 as shown on the screen-share with edits from Town Counsel
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve Article BB. Adopt Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) 43C, § 11 as shown on the screen-share with edits from Town Counsel. In discussion, T. Fay would share the final version with the Finance Committee.
Yes: Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve Article BB. Adopt Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) 43C, § 11 as shown on the screen-share with edits from Town Counsel. In discussion, T. Fay would share the final version with the Finance Committee. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
Mar 4Support Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Pre-Order…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to support Article Z.…Passed 3–0 · see note
March 4, 2025: Support Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Pre-Order Pick-up Window Zoning Overlay District as amended by Town Counsel within section 2807.2.1.as shown on the screen-share
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to support Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Pre-Order Pick-up Window Zoning Overlay District as amended by Town Counsel within section 2807.2.1.as shown on the screen-share.
Yes: Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to support Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Pre-Order Pick-up Window Zoning Overlay District as amended by Town Counsel within section 2807.2.1.as shown on the screen-share. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
Feb 26Permit co-sponsorship of Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw by…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to permit co-sponsorship of…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Martin
February 26, 2025: Permit co-sponsorship of Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw by the Select Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to permit co-sponsorship of Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw by the Select Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, WhitneyAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to permit co-sponsorship of Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw by the Select Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Feb 26Agree to take a position with respect to the…Motion: W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board agree…Passed 4–1 · see note
February 26, 2025: Agree to take a position with respect to the support of Article FF. Fiscal Year 2026 Omnibus Budget and Enterprise Fund Capital Budgets
W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board agree to take a position with respect to the support of Article FF. Fiscal Year 2026 Omnibus Budget and Enterprise Fund Capital Budgets. In discussion, W. Whitney felt the vote of support was superfluous.
The minutes give the count as 4-1-0, but the roll call reads: Anne Brensley yes, Thomas Fay yes, Doug Levine yes, Carol Martin yes, William Whitney yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board agree to take a position with respect to the support of Article FF. Fiscal Year 2026 Omnibus Budget and Enterprise Fund Capital Budgets. In discussion, W. Whitney felt the vote of support was superfluous. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4- 1-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Fay)
Feb 24Approve the minutes of February 3, 2025 and February…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Brensley
February 24, 2025: Approve the minutes of February 3, 2025 and February 10, 2025, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of February 3, 2025 and February 10, 2025, as amended.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Brensley
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of February 3, 2025 and February 10, 2025, as amended. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Feb 24Support Article Z. Amend Zoning BylawMotion: T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to support Article Z.…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Whitney
February 24, 2025: Support Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to support Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw. In discussion, W. Whitney expressed concern about the Board setting precedent of presenting zoning articles. C. Martin returned to the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, MartinAbstained: Whitney
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to support Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw. In discussion, W. Whitney expressed concern about the Board setting precedent of presenting zoning articles. C. Martin returned to the meeting at 9:53 p.m. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: W. Whitney. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Brensley)
Feb 10Un-insert Article N and Article NNMotion: T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to un-insert Article N…Passed 5–0 · see note
February 10, 2025: Un-insert Article N and Article NN
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to un-insert Article N and Article NN. In discussion, C. Martin voted against the motion stating that the motion needed to be in the affirmative. After discussion she voted in support of the motion.
The roll call lists Carol Martin more than once. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to un-insert Article N and Article NN. In discussion, C. Martin voted against the motion stating that the motion needed to be in the affirmative. After discussion she voted in support of the motion. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: C. Martin. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Feb 10Support Article W. 195 Main - Environmental Clean Up…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article W.…Passed 4–1 · No: Brensley
February 10, 2025: Support Article W. 195 Main - Environmental Clean Up as set forth in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article W. 195 Main - Environmental Clean Up as set forth in the packet.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyNo: Brensley
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article W. 195 Main - Environmental Clean Up as set forth in the packet. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: A. Brensley. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-1-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Feb 10Support Article CC. 195 Main Street Non-Binding ResolutionMotion: T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article CC.…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Martin
February 10, 2025: Support Article CC. 195 Main Street Non-Binding Resolution
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article CC. 195 Main Street Non-Binding Resolution. D. Levine removed the phrase "public-private partnership" from the resolution language. C. Martin abstained because she had not done enough due diligence on the matter.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, WhitneyAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article CC. 195 Main Street Non-Binding Resolution. D. Levine removed the phrase "public-private partnership" from the resolution language. C. Martin abstained because she had not done enough due diligence on the matter. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted 4-0-1.” (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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