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February 24, 2025
20 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Anne Brensley, Thomas Fay, Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A3. WayCAM Discussion and possible vote to release fourth-quarter funds from Verizon
Release fourth-quarter funds from Verizon Contracts
C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to vote to release fourth-quarter funds from Verizon Contracts.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine to vote to release fourth-quarter funds from Verizon Contracts. 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. Follow up discussion and review of Regional Dispatch. a) Invite attendance by Fire Chief Neil
Support through an attestation letter to be part of the regional Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) program based in Framingham and set forth in the packet, which will be modified at a future date
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to vote to support through an attestation letter to be part of the regional Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) program based in Framingham and set forth in the packet, which will be modified at a future date.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to vote to support through an attestation letter to be part of the regional Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) program based in Framingham and set forth in the packet, which will be modified at a future date. 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. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and
Approve the Consent Calendar but for Item #4
T. Fay moved to approve the Consent Calendar. C. Martin wished to discuss Item #4. T. Fay withdrew the previous motion and moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar but for Item #4.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved to approve the Consent Calendar. C. Martin wished to discuss Item #4. T. Fay withdrew the previous motion and moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar but for Item #4. 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)
Approve the Consent Calendar Item #4 to be funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to approve the Consent Calendar Item #4 to be funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to approve the Consent Calendar Item #4 to be funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. 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)
A12. Minutes: a) Review and approve minutes of February 3, 2025 and February 10, 2025, if
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)
A8. Appointments to Committees: Vote to confirm the appointment of the following volunteer
Confirm the appointment of Val Ilchenko to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee by the Economic Development Committee for a term ending November 1, 2025
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to confirm the appointment of Val Ilchenko to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee by the Economic Development Committee for a term ending November 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to confirm the appointment of Val Ilchenko to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee by the Economic Development Committee for a term ending November 1, 2025. 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)
A9. 2025 Annual Town Meeting (ATM)
Support Article A. Recognize Citizens & Employees for Particular Service to Town, as amended and Article B. Pay Previous Fiscal Year Unpaid Bills
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article A. Recognize Citizens & Employees for Particular Service to Town, as amended and Article B. Pay Previous Fiscal Year Unpaid Bills.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article A. Recognize Citizens & Employees for Particular Service to Town, as amended and Article B. Pay Previous Fiscal Year Unpaid Bills. 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)
Withdraw Article C. Current Year Transfers
D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to withdraw Article C. Current Year Transfers.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to withdraw Article C. Current Year Transfers. 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)
Support Article E. Enterprise Fund Operating Budgets and Article F. Fiscal Year 2026 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to support Article E. Enterprise Fund Operating Budgets and Article F. Fiscal Year 2026 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits. There was a discussion about the title of Article E.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to support Article E. Enterprise Fund Operating Budgets and Article F. Fiscal Year 2026 Revolving Fund Expenditure Limits. There was a discussion about the title of Article E. 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)
Support Article L. Sell or Trade Vehicles and Equipment and Article M. Special Education (SPED) Reserve Fund
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to support Article L. Sell or Trade Vehicles and Equipment and Article M. Special Education (SPED) Reserve Fund. In discussion, C. Martin made grammatical revisions. There was a discussion about the amount of the reserve funds needed and how to distribute funds.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to support Article L. Sell or Trade Vehicles and Equipment and Article M. Special Education (SPED) Reserve Fund. In discussion, C. Martin made grammatical revisions. There was a discussion about the amount of the reserve funds needed and how to distribute funds. 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: Brensley)
Support Article R. Green Burial: 56 Orchard Lane, Article S. Amend Town Code Chapter 36-3 and Article U. Establishment of a Capital Improvement Committee
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article R. Green Burial: 56 Orchard Lane, Article S. Amend Town Code Chapter 36-3 and Article U. Establishment of a Capital Improvement Committee. In discussion, C. Martin described the restrictions on the content in the warrant and made some revisions. There was a discussion about Article U which was renamed to Establishment of a Capital Improvement Planning Committee.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article R. Green Burial: 56 Orchard Lane, Article S. Amend Town Code Chapter 36-3 and Article U. Establishment of a Capital Improvement Committee. In discussion, C. Martin described the restrictions on the content in the warrant and made some revisions. There was a discussion about Article U which was renamed to Establishment of a Capital Improvement Planning Committee. 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)
Withdraw Article V. Amend Town Code Chapter 19-8 and 19-9; Create Chapter 21 Board of Assessors
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to withdraw Article V. Amend Town Code Chapter 19-8 and 19-9; Create Chapter 21 Board of Assessors.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to withdraw Article V. Amend Town Code Chapter 19-8 and 19-9; Create Chapter 21 Board of Assessors. 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: Brensley)
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)
Support Article AA. High School Turf Field Remediation and Article BB. Adopt Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L) 43C, § 11
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article AA. High School Turf Field Remediation and Article BB. Adopt Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L) 43C, § 11. There was a discussion about the articles, the Board would continue to discuss Article BB at its next meeting. T. Fay modified the previous motion, seconded by D. Levine to support Article AA.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article AA. High School Turf Field Remediation and Article BB. Adopt Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L) 43C, § 11. There was a discussion about the articles, the Board would continue to discuss Article BB at its next meeting. T. Fay modified the previous motion, seconded by D. Levine to support Article AA. 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)
Support Article DD. 195 Main Street Feasibility Study
T. Fay moved to support Article DD. 195 Main Street Feasibility Study. C. Martin questioned the funding source. T. Fay offered to withdraw the motion. The Board discussed.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved to support Article DD. 195 Main Street Feasibility Study. C. Martin questioned the funding source. T. Fay offered to withdraw the motion. The Board discussed. 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)
Support Article EE. Amend Town Code Chapter 36-18
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article EE. Amend Town Code Chapter 36-18.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article EE. Amend Town Code Chapter 36-18. 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)
Support Article HH. Zoning Housekeeping Amendments - Overlay, Article II. Accessory Dwelling Units
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article HH. Zoning Housekeeping Amendments - Overlay, Article II. Accessory Dwelling Units.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article HH. Zoning Housekeeping Amendments - Overlay, Article II. Accessory Dwelling Units. 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)
Support Article JJ. Banning of the Use of 2nd Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide and Article KK. An Act Authorizing the Town to Establish a Millennium Fund of the Wayland Free Public Library
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article JJ. Banning of the Use of 2nd Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide and Article KK. An Act Authorizing the Town to Establish a Millennium Fund of the Wayland Free Public Library.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article JJ. Banning of the Use of 2nd Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide and Article KK. An Act Authorizing the Town to Establish a Millennium Fund of the Wayland Free Public Library. 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)
Support Article LL. CPA: Set Asides and Transfers, Article MM. CPA: Rescind Appropriation from 2021 Annual Town Meeting for Project Not Proceeding, Article OO. CPA: Historic Preservation Projects...
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article LL. CPA: Set Asides and Transfers, Article MM. CPA: Rescind Appropriation from 2021 Annual Town Meeting for Project Not Proceeding, Article OO. CPA: Historic Preservation Projects and Article PP. CPA: Open Space and Recreation Projects.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article LL. CPA: Set Asides and Transfers, Article MM. CPA: Rescind Appropriation from 2021 Annual Town Meeting for Project Not Proceeding, Article OO. CPA: Historic Preservation Projects and Article PP. CPA: Open Space and Recreation Projects. 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)
A16. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:28 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 10:28 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley 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: Fay, second: Brensley)
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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