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February 3, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 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. Enter into Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with International Association of...
At 6:10 p.m. W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Select Board enter into Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978 and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive minutes of November 4, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes. Chair W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“At 6:10 p.m. W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Select Board enter into Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978 and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive minutes of November 4, 2024 with the intent to hold said minutes. Chair W. Whitney declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of 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: Whitney, second: Martin)
A6. Discussion of possible consolidation of Polling Locations for Annual Town Election a) Invite
Approve for the purposes of the Annual Town Election in April 2025, to consolidate to a single polling location located at the Wayland Town Building
D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to approve for the purposes of the Annual Town Election in April 2025, to consolidate to a single polling location located at the Wayland Town Building. In discussion, C. Martin acknowledged correspondence received by the Board against and in support of consolidation.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to approve for the purposes of the Annual Town Election in April 2025, to consolidate to a single polling location located at the Wayland Town Building. In discussion, C. Martin acknowledged correspondence received by the Board against and in support of consolidation. 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: Brensley)
A10. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and
Approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of items #2 and #4
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of items #2 and #4.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of items #2 and #4. 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)
Approve the Consent Calendar Item #4
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar Item #4.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar Item #4. 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)
A11. Minutes: a) Review and approve minutes of January 6, January 13, 2025, if available
Approve the minutes of January 6, 2025 and January 13, 2025, as amended
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of January 6, 2025 and January 13, 2025, as amended. In discussion, the Board made non-substantive revisions to January 6, 2025.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of January 6, 2025 and January 13, 2025, as amended. In discussion, the Board made non-substantive revisions to January 6, 2025. 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)
A15. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:51 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 9:51 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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