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March 24, 2025
9 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
A4. Enter into Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session: a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to Wayland Firefighters Local 1978 Grievance...
At 6:48 p.m. W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Select Board enter into Executive Session: a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to Wayland Firefighters Local 1978 Grievance #2025-0001, Step 3. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager). c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of March 10, 2025 with the intent to hold said minutes. d) 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 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 6:48 p.m. W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Select Board enter into Executive Session: a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to Wayland Firefighters Local 1978 Grievance #2025-0001, Step 3. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager). c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of March 10, 2025 with the intent to hold said minutes. d) 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 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: Levine)
A7. Eversource and Verizon Grant of Location Hearing: Cochituate Road easterly side,
Approve the request to install one (1) new pole #4/72A as set forth in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the request to install one (1) new pole #4/72A as set forth in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the request to install one (1) new pole #4/72A 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)
A8. Appointments to Committees: Interview, Discuss, and potential vote to appoint
Confirm the appointment of J. Vecchio to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to confirm the appointment of J. Vecchio to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to confirm the appointment of J. Vecchio to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2027. 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)
A9. Appointments to Committees: Vote to confirm the appointment of the following volunteer
Confirm the appointment of M. Norton to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee by the Recreation Commission for a term ending November 1, 2025
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to confirm the appointment of M. Norton to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee by the Recreation Commission for a term ending November 1, 2025.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to confirm the appointment of M. Norton to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee by the Recreation Commission for a term ending November 1, 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)
A11. Discussion, review, and possible vote to authorize Town Center Gift funds to support: a) for
Approve of $9,500 from the Town Center gift fund to use for Wayland Day festival as forth in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve of $9,500 from the Town Center gift fund to use for Wayland Day festival as forth in the packet. There was a discussion about the balance in the fund. T. Fay commended C. Reynolds for his leadership in coordinating the event.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve of $9,500 from the Town Center gift fund to use for Wayland Day festival as forth in the packet. There was a discussion about the balance in the fund. T. Fay commended C. Reynolds for his leadership in coordinating the event. 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)
A12. Discussion and possible vote to co-sponsor an Earth Day Event in collaboration with the
Co-sponsor an Earth Day Event in collaboration with the Energy & Climate Committee (ECC) with the understanding that the event will occur at the Town Green at Wayland Town Center
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to co-sponsor an Earth Day Event in collaboration with the Energy & Climate Committee (ECC) with the understanding that the event will occur at the Town Green at Wayland Town Center.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to co-sponsor an Earth Day Event in collaboration with the Energy & Climate Committee (ECC) with the understanding that the event will occur at the Town Green at Wayland Town Center. 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)
A17. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and
Approve the Consent Calendar but for #2
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar but for #2.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar but for #2. 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)
A18. Minutes: a) Review and approve minutes of February 10, 2025 and March 10, 2025, if
Approve the minutes March 10, 2025, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes March 10, 2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes March 10, 2025, 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: Fay, second: Levine)
A22. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:53 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 9:53 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay 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: Martin, 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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