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April 22, 2025
13 recorded votes, 12 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
During the meeting:
- Anne Brensley left the meeting.
Every vote, in order
A2. Announcements and Public Comment: There were no announcements or public comment
Elect C. Martin as Chair and D. Levine as Vice Chair of the Wayland Select Board
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley to elect C. Martin as Chair and D. Levine as Vice Chair of the Wayland Select Board.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley to elect C. Martin as Chair and D. Levine as Vice Chair of the Wayland Select Board. 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: Brensley)
A6. Appointments to Committees: Vote to confirm the appointment of the following volunteer
Confirm the appointment of T. White to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee as appointed by the Board of Library Trustees for a term ending with the Wayland Free Public Library Rehab Project
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to confirm the appointment of T. White to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee as appointed by the Board of Library Trustees for a term ending with the Wayland Free Public Library Rehab Project.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to confirm the appointment of T. White to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee as appointed by the Board of Library Trustees for a term ending with the Wayland Free Public Library Rehab Project. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A7. Appointments to Committees: Vote to re-appoint the following volunteer
Confirm the appointment of J. Grumbach to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2027
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to confirm the appointment of J. Grumbach to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2027.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to confirm the appointment of J. Grumbach to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2027. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A8. Discussion, review, and possible vote to authorize Funds to support 250th America Celebration
Approve the authorization of funds to support the 250th American Celebration in an amount not to exceed $33,175
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the authorization of funds to support the 250th American Celebration in an amount not to exceed $33,175.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the authorization of funds to support the 250th American Celebration in an amount not to exceed $33,175. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Whitney)
A10. Discussion on 212 Cochituate Road including, but, not limited to, needs assessment, possible
Approve the creation of a working group to assist with the implementation of Article 30 from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, as passed and issue a report to the Select Board no later than February...
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the creation of a working group to assist with the implementation of Article 30 from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, as passed and issue a report to the Select Board no later than February 28, 2026, with recommendations based on Article 30 as passed, including suggestions for information to be included in the potential request for proposal; and that the working group be comprised of 9 individuals, including one (1) staff person from the Select Board Office, the Town Planner, one (1) member to be designated by the Wayland Housing Partnership, one (1) member to be designated by the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, one (1) member to be designated by the Wayland Housing Authority, one (1) Wayland resident parent or other family member of an adult with intellectual and/or physical disability, two (2) Wayland residents, one (1) of whom shall live no more than .2 miles from the site, and one (1) Select Board member.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the creation of a working group to assist with the implementation of Article 30 from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, as passed and issue a report to the Select Board no later than February 28, 2026, with recommendations based on Article 30 as passed, including suggestions for information to be included in the potential request for proposal; and that the working group be comprised of 9 individuals, including one (1) staff person from the Select Board Office, the Town Planner, one (1) member to be designated by the Wayland Housing Partnership, one (1) member to be designated by the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, one (1) member to be designated by the Wayland Housing Authority, one (1) Wayland resident parent or other family member of an adult with intellectual and/or physical disability, two (2) Wayland residents, one (1) of whom shall live no more than .2 miles from the site, and one (1) Select Board member. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Whitney)
A12. Discussion and possible vote on charge for Capital Improvement Planning Committee: C. Martin
Adopt the Capital Improvement Planning Committee charge, as presented
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Board adopt the Capital Improvement Planning Committee charge, as presented.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Board adopt the Capital Improvement Planning Committee charge, as presented. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
A13. Discussion, review, and possible vote to support proposed Massachusetts Legislation
Authorize D. Levine to draft and sign a letter on behalf of the Board in support of legislation S. 2197 and H. 2274 currently pending before the General Assembly
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to authorize D. Levine to draft and sign a letter on behalf of the Board in support of legislation S. 2197 and H. 2274 currently pending before the General Assembly.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to authorize D. Levine to draft and sign a letter on behalf of the Board in support of legislation S. 2197 and H. 2274 currently pending before the General Assembly. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Whitney)
A14. Discussion, review, and possible vote on Town of Wayland Social Media Policy: K. Power
Approve the updated draft of the Town of Wayland Social Media Policy dated April 18, 2025
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the updated draft of the Town of Wayland Social Media Policy dated April 18, 2025.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the updated draft of the Town of Wayland Social Media Policy dated April 18, 2025. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)
A16. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and
Approve the Consent Calendar Item #1 through Item #7
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar Item #1 through Item #7.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar Item #1 through Item #7. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Approve the Consent Calendar Item #8 through Item #10
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar Item #8 through Item #10.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar Item #8 through Item #10. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
A17. Minutes a) Review and approve minutes of March 31, 2025, and April 7, 2025 if available
Approve the minutes of March 31, 2025, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of March 31, 2025, as amended.
Yes: Levine, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: FayThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of March 31, 2025, as amended. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: T. Fay. Adopted 3-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Approve the minutes of April 7, 2025, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of April 7, 2025, as amended.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of April 7, 2025, as amended. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A21. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:11 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn the meeting.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 9:11 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn the meeting. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (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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