MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
January 6, 2025
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney, Anne Brensley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A3. Remote Participation at Annual Town Meeting: Review, discuss, and possible vote to submit
Have the Town Manager or member of the Board reach out to one or more elected officials to file legislation that mirrors the 2024 Annual Town Meeting vote relative to remote participation at...
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to have the Town Manager or member of the Board reach out to one or more elected officials to file legislation that mirrors the 2024 Annual Town Meeting vote relative to remote participation at Annual Town Meeting. C. Martin asked if a resolution was needed. The Board would confirm.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to have the Town Manager or member of the Board reach out to one or more elected officials to file legislation that mirrors the 2024 Annual Town Meeting vote relative to remote participation at Annual Town Meeting. C. Martin asked if a resolution was needed. The Board would confirm. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A4. 2025 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) - Invite attendance by Miranda Jon es, Moderator : (Part I)
Accept the document entitled Petitioner Access to Town Counsel, as amended tonight
D. Levine moved, seconded by C. Martin to accept the document entitled Petitioner Access to Town Counsel, as amended tonight.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by C. Martin to accept the document entitled Petitioner Access to Town Counsel, as amended tonight. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Martin)
Submit Green Burial: 56 Orchard Road article in substantially the form in the packet with potential edits into 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. K. Power-Spirlet noted the address was 56 Orchard Lane
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to submit Green Burial: 56 Orchard Road article in substantially the form in the packet with potential edits into 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. K. Power-Spirlet noted the address was 56 Orchard Lane. D. Levine offered the amendment to the motion, C. Martin accepted.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to submit Green Burial: 56 Orchard Road article in substantially the form in the packet with potential edits into 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. K. Power-Spirlet noted the address was 56 Orchard Lane. D. Levine offered the amendment to the motion, C. Martin accepted. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
Submit Amend Chapter 19 - Finances article into 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to submit Amend Chapter 19 - Finances article into 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to submit Amend Chapter 19 - Finances article into 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Submit Establish a Capital Improvement Committee article into 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to submit Establish a Capital Improvement Committee article into 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to submit Establish a Capital Improvement Committee article into 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)
Submit Amend Town Code Chapter 19-8 and 19-9 and create Chapter 21 - Board of Assessors article
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to submit Amend Town Code Chapter 19-8 and 19-9 and create Chapter 21 - Board of Assessors article.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to submit Amend Town Code Chapter 19-8 and 19-9 and create Chapter 21 - Board of Assessors article. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
Submit a Special Act for continuity of Millennium Fund article into the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to submit a Special Act for continuity of Millennium Fund article into the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to submit a Special Act for continuity of Millennium Fund article into the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5- 0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
Co-sponsor the Special Act for continuity of Millennium Fund article with the Board of Library Trustees
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to co-sponsor the Special Act for continuity of Millennium Fund article with the Board of Library Trustees.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to co-sponsor the Special Act for continuity of Millennium Fund article with the Board of Library Trustees. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
Submit the article entitled To Amend Revolving Fund Bylaw as drafted with the understanding that some of the language may change after we receive further information from Mr. Keveny and others
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to submit the article entitled To Amend Revolving Fund Bylaw as drafted with the understanding that some of the language may change after we receive further information from Mr. Keveny and others. In discussion, A. Brensley confirmed with M. Faia that the staff had the bandwidth to manage the grants.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, WhitneyAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to submit the article entitled To Amend Revolving Fund Bylaw as drafted with the understanding that some of the language may change after we receive further information from Mr. Keveny and others. In discussion, A. Brensley confirmed with M. Faia that the staff had the bandwidth to manage the grants. 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: Levine, second: Fay)
A4. 2025 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) - Invite attendance by Miranda Jones, Moderator: (Part II)
Submit the Environmental Clean-up at 195/207 Main Street article, as amended to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to submit the Environmental Clean-up at 195/207 Main Street article, as amended to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. C. Martin noted the need to determine a funding source and would re-title the article.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to submit the Environmental Clean-up at 195/207 Main Street article, as amended to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. C. Martin noted the need to determine a funding source and would re-title the article. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A5. Discussion and possible vote to release Comcast Funds in the amount of $3,500 to be used by
Release Comcast Funds in the amount of $3,500 to be used by WayCAM
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to vote to release Comcast Funds in the amount of $3,500 to be used by WayCAM.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to vote to release Comcast Funds in the amount of $3,500 to be used by WayCAM. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A10. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and
Approve the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A15. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 11:32 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 11:32 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (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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