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January 21, 2025
9 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
A2. 2025 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) discussion of ATM topics, including but not limited to
Insert the following warrant articles, A, B, C, D, F, G, I, J, K, L to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert the following warrant articles, A, B, C, D, F, G, I, J, K, L to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert the following warrant articles, A, B, C, D, F, G, I, J, K, L to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. 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)
Insert the following warrant articles M through S to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert the following warrant articles M through S to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert the following warrant articles M through S to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. 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)
Insert the following warrant articles T through W to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert the following warrant articles T through W to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert the following warrant articles T through W to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. 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)
Insert articles LL through PP into the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert warrant articles LL through QQ. D. Levine noted that article QQ was automatically inserted by petitioners. T. Fay amended the previous motion and moved, seconded by D. Levine, to insert articles LL through PP into the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert warrant articles LL through QQ. D. Levine noted that article QQ was automatically inserted by petitioners. T. Fay amended the previous motion and moved, seconded by D. Levine, to insert articles LL through PP into the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. 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)
Insert all the articles listed in the previous motion, except CC
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert the following warrant articles AA, BB, CC, DD, EE, FF, HH, II, JJ and KK to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. In discussion, C. Martin recommended removing CC to allow revisions to the language. D. Levine described the revisions to the language. C. Martin confirmed that W. Whitney was comfortable with the revisions. C. Martin questioned the address numbers listed on the article and wanted the Board to discuss it further. T. Fay noted that the Board would have an opportunity to amend the language before the article is printed in the warrant. W. Whitney suggested the Board wait until after the community forum on February 3. The Board agreed. T. Fay amended the previous motion, seconded by D. Levine to insert all the articles listed in the previous motion, except CC.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert the following warrant articles AA, BB, CC, DD, EE, FF, HH, II, JJ and KK to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. In discussion, C. Martin recommended removing CC to allow revisions to the language. D. Levine described the revisions to the language. C. Martin confirmed that W. Whitney was comfortable with the revisions. C. Martin questioned the address numbers listed on the article and wanted the Board to discuss it further. T. Fay noted that the Board would have an opportunity to amend the language before the article is printed in the warrant. W. Whitney suggested the Board wait until after the community forum on February 3. The Board agreed. T. Fay amended the previous motion, seconded by D. Levine to insert all the articles listed in the previous motion, except CC. 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)
Insert Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Pre-Order Pick-up Window Zoning Overlay District to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant, as presented in the supplemental packet of January 21, 2025
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Pre-Order Pick-up Window Zoning Overlay District to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant, as presented in the supplemental packet of January 21, 2025. In discussion, the Board discussed the language revisions with the Town Manager and the definitions adopted from Sturbridge, Massachusetts, which had been reviewed by Town Counsel. W. Whitney expressed concern with the pace of the revisions and was undecided on the matter. W. Whitney would feel more comfortable if the Planning Board and not the Economic Development Committee were responsible for writing zoning. T. Fay noted that the Planning Board had been overwhelmed with its statutory obligations for many years. T. Fay added his support for moving the initiative forward, whereas Town Counsel had reviewed the article, whereas Wayland was not the first community to pursue this type of zoning, and whereas the Board had committed to the goal of improving Route 20 in the near term. A. Brensley noted that there has been significant public support for economic development and it was the Board's duty to act. C. Martin noted that the Board would still need a report from the Planning Board.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, MartinAbstained: Whitney
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Pre-Order Pick-up Window Zoning Overlay District to the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant, as presented in the supplemental packet of January 21, 2025. In discussion, the Board discussed the language revisions with the Town Manager and the definitions adopted from Sturbridge, Massachusetts, which had been reviewed by Town Counsel. W. Whitney expressed concern with the pace of the revisions and was undecided on the matter. W. Whitney would feel more comfortable if the Planning Board and not the Economic Development Committee were responsible for writing zoning. T. Fay noted that the Planning Board had been overwhelmed with its statutory obligations for many years. T. Fay added his support for moving the initiative forward, whereas Town Counsel had reviewed the article, whereas Wayland was not the first community to pursue this type of zoning, and whereas the Board had committed to the goal of improving Route 20 in the near term. A. Brensley noted that there has been significant public support for economic development and it was the Board's duty to act. C. Martin noted that the Board would still need a report from the Planning Board. 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: Levine)
A6. Discuss, review, and potential vote on possible zoning articles to be referred to the Planning
Include Article HH and Article II
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to vote to submit Article Z as presented in the supplemental packet to the Planning Board for review pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 48 Section 5. W. Whitney offered an amended motion to include Article HH and Article II. T. Fay accepted, D. Levine seconded. W. Whitney noted that some hearings may have already been held.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to vote to submit Article Z as presented in the supplemental packet to the Planning Board for review pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 48 Section 5. W. Whitney offered an amended motion to include Article HH and Article II. T. Fay accepted, D. Levine seconded. W. Whitney noted that some hearings may have already been held. 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)
A8. 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. 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)
A12. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:15 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 10:15 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn. 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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