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January 13, 2025
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Anne Brensley, Thomas Fay, Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A3. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and
Approve the Consent Calendar
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“C. Martin 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: Martin, second: Levine)
A5. Discussion, review, and possible vote to approve Town Manager, Michael McCall as
Approve $325,000 to support the Task Order Amendment with the provision that the engineering firm and the LSP discuss what needs to be done in terms of remediation, and provide the Board with a report
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve $325,000 to support the Task Order Amendment with the provision that the engineering firm and the LSP discuss what needs to be done in terms of remediation, and provide the Board with a report. T. Fay indicated his willingness to meet with the BoPW sooner than the February 10, 2025 joint meeting on the matter, as it was an important issue for the Town.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve $325,000 to support the Task Order Amendment with the provision that the engineering firm and the LSP discuss what needs to be done in terms of remediation, and provide the Board with a report. T. Fay indicated his willingness to meet with the BoPW sooner than the February 10, 2025 joint meeting on the matter, as it was an important issue for the Town. 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)
A6. 2025 Annual Town Meeting (ATM)
Submit the article entitled 212 Cochituate Road to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to submit the article entitled 212 Cochituate Road to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to submit the article entitled 212 Cochituate Road to the 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 the article for 2025 Annual Town Meeting, entitled Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Restaurant Pre-Order Pick-Up Window Zoning Overlay District
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Select Board vote to submit the article for 2025 Annual Town Meeting, entitled Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Restaurant Pre-Order Pick-Up Window Zoning Overlay District. In discussion, C. Martin acknowledged the need for continued discussion with Town Counsel before submission.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Select Board vote to submit the article for 2025 Annual Town Meeting, entitled Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Restaurant Pre-Order Pick-Up Window Zoning Overlay District. In discussion, C. Martin acknowledged the need for continued discussion with Town Counsel before submission. 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)
Submit the article entitled High School Turf Field Remediation to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, as set forth in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Board submit the article entitled High School Turf Field Remediation to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, as set forth in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Board submit the article entitled High School Turf Field Remediation to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, as set forth in the packet. 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 the article entitled Adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 43C, Section 11 to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, as set forth in the packet
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Brensley that the Board submit the article entitled Adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 43C, Section 11 to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, as set forth in the packet.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Brensley that the Board submit the article entitled Adopt Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 43C, Section 11 to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, as set forth in the packet. 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: Brensley)
Submit the resolution entitled Resolution for Determining Use of 193-207 Main Street for consideration in the warrant for 2025 Annual Town Meeting, with potential modifications as outlined by the...
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board submit the resolution entitled Resolution for Determining Use of 193-207 Main Street for consideration in the warrant for 2025 Annual Town Meeting, with potential modifications as outlined by the Chairman. In discussion, the Board noted the motion was to submit not to insert.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, WhitneyAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board submit the resolution entitled Resolution for Determining Use of 193-207 Main Street for consideration in the warrant for 2025 Annual Town Meeting, with potential modifications as outlined by the Chairman. In discussion, the Board noted the motion was to submit not to insert. 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)
Submit the Completion of Feasibility Study for a Grass Field at 195/207 Main Street article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to submit the Completion of Feasibility Study for a Grass Field at 195/207 Main Street article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. In discussion, D. Levine noted that need to determine the exact address of the parcel.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to submit the Completion of Feasibility Study for a Grass Field at 195/207 Main Street article to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. In discussion, D. Levine noted that need to determine the exact address of the parcel. 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 Green Burial: 56 Orchard Lane article in the revised form to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to submit Green Burial: 56 Orchard Lane article in the revised form to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. In discussion, it was noted this would substitute the prior vote to submit an earlier version of the article.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to submit Green Burial: 56 Orchard Lane article in the revised form to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. In discussion, it was noted this would substitute the prior vote to submit an earlier version of 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: Martin, second: Fay)
A9. Minutes: a) Review and approve minutes of December 2, December 16, and December 17,
Approve the minutes of December 2, 2024 7:00 p.m., December 16, 2024 and December 17, 2024, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of December 2, 2024 7:00 p.m., December 16, 2024 and December 17, 2024, as amended.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of December 2, 2024 7:00 p.m., December 16, 2024 and December 17, 2024, 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)
A13. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 6:41 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 6:41 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine 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: 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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