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February 26, 2025
8 recorded votes, 3 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
During the meeting:
- William Whitney left the meeting.
Every vote, in order
A9. 2025 Annual Town Meeting (ATM)
Support Article X. Create Energy Revolving Fund as set forth in the packet and amended during the discussion
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article X. Create Energy Revolving Fund as set forth in the packet and amended during the discussion.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article X. Create Energy Revolving Fund as set forth in the packet and amended during the discussion. 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)
Permit co-sponsorship of Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw by the Select Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to permit co-sponsorship of Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw by the Select Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, WhitneyAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to permit co-sponsorship of Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw by the Select Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. 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: Fay, second: Levine)
Support Article BB. Adopt Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) 43C, § 11
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to support Article BB. Adopt Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) 43C, § 11.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to support Article BB. Adopt Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) 43C, § 11. 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)
Agree to take a position with respect to the support of Article FF. Fiscal Year 2026 Omnibus Budget and Enterprise Fund Capital Budgets
W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board agree to take a position with respect to the support of Article FF. Fiscal Year 2026 Omnibus Budget and Enterprise Fund Capital Budgets. In discussion, W. Whitney felt the vote of support was superfluous.
The minutes give the count as 4-1-0, but the roll call reads: Anne Brensley yes, Thomas Fay yes, Doug Levine yes, Carol Martin yes, William Whitney yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board agree to take a position with respect to the support of Article FF. Fiscal Year 2026 Omnibus Budget and Enterprise Fund Capital Budgets. In discussion, W. Whitney felt the vote of support was superfluous. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4- 1-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Fay)
Recommend approval of Article FF. Fiscal Year 2026 Omnibus Budget and Enterprise Fund Capital Budgets
C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Brensley to recommend approval of Article FF. Fiscal Year 2026 Omnibus Budget and Enterprise Fund Capital Budgets.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Brensley to recommend approval of Article FF. Fiscal Year 2026 Omnibus Budget and Enterprise Fund Capital Budgets. 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)
Defer its recommendation, if any, until Town Meeting
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board defer its recommendation, if any, until Town Meeting. W. Whitney questioned whether the motion was necessary. T. Fay concurred.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board defer its recommendation, if any, until Town Meeting. W. Whitney questioned whether the motion was necessary. T. Fay concurred. 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)
A4. Recap Discussion from joint meeting with Board of Public Works (BoPW) including but not
Authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to execute a contract amendment to engineering services with respect to a proposed Dual Source Municipal Water Supply
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to execute a contract amendment to engineering services with respect to a proposed Dual Source Municipal Water Supply.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to execute a contract amendment to engineering services with respect to a proposed Dual Source Municipal Water Supply. 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: Whitney)
A8. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 6:08 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley to adjourn.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, MartinThe roll call lists William Whitney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 6:08 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine and C. Martin NAY: None. ABSENT: W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (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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