MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
May 5, 2025
10 recorded votes, 8 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
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 litigation; the Board will discuss strategy with...
At 6:31 p.m. C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine 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 litigation; the Board will discuss strategy with respect to Gibbons v. Town of Wayland, et al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 2581CV00828. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve executive session minutes of March 10, March 24, and March 31, 2025 with the intent to hold said minutes. Chair C. Martin declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town. T. Fay stated that he would recuse himself from the Executive Session due to a business relationship with Gibbons' spouse.
From the minutes
“At 6:31 p.m. C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine 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 litigation; the Board will discuss strategy with respect to Gibbons v. Town of Wayland, et al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 2581CV00828. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve executive session minutes of March 10, March 24, and March 31, 2025 with the intent to hold said minutes. Chair C. Martin declared that a public discussion of these matters may have a detrimental effect on the litigating, negotiating or bargaining position of the Town. T. Fay stated that he would recuse himself from the Executive Session due to a business relationship with Gibbons' spouse. 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: Levine)
A13. Minutes a) Review and approve minutes of April 22, 2025 if available
Approve the minutes of April 22, 2025, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of April 22, 2025, as amended.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Brensley
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of April 22, 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)
A6. Liquor License Hearing for Post Road Liquors Inc. d/b/a Post Road Liquors, for Transfer of
Approve the liquor license transfer of stock and change of officers and directors presently held by Michael O'Connell and Linda J. O'Connell to John Recco for Post Road Liquors Inc. d/b/a Post...
W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the liquor license transfer of stock and change of officers and directors presently held by Michael O'Connell and Linda J. O'Connell to John Recco for Post Road Liquors Inc. d/b/a Post Road Liquors located at 44 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the liquor license transfer of stock and change of officers and directors presently held by Michael O'Connell and Linda J. O'Connell to John Recco for Post Road Liquors Inc. d/b/a Post Road Liquors located at 44 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778. 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: Fay)
A7. Joint Meeting with Recreation Commission to interview, discuss, and possible vote to appoint
Jointly appoint M. Grant to the Recreation Commission for a term ending with conclusion of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to jointly appoint M. Grant to the Recreation Commission for a term ending with conclusion of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, WhitneyNo: MartinThis was a joint vote with another board (count 6-2-0, including the other board’s members: yes: J. Bergeron, L. Stewart; no: A. Foster; absent: M. Norton). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to jointly appoint M. Grant to the Recreation Commission for a term ending with conclusion of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: J. Bergeron, A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, L. Stewart and W. Whitney. NAY: C. Martin, A. Foster. ABSENT: M. Norton. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried. 6-2-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Fay)
A9. Fiscal Year 2026 Fee Changes Public Hearing for changes to permit and program fees collected
Support the revision to the Select Board /Town Manager's Office Fees as set forth in the packet, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Board support the revision to the Select Board /Town Manager's Office Fees as set forth in the packet, 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 that the Board support the revision to the Select Board /Town Manager's Office Fees as set forth in the packet, 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)
Support and approve the Town Clerk's Office Fees as set forth in the packet, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Board support and approve the Town Clerk's Office Fees as set forth in the packet, 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 that the Board support and approve the Town Clerk's Office Fees as set forth in the packet, 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)
Approve the Building Department Permits/Fees as set forth in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Building Department Permits/Fees as set forth in the packet.
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 Building Department Permits/Fees as set forth in the packet. 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 Fire Department Fee Schedule as set forth in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Fire Department Fee Schedule as set forth in the packet.
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 Fire Department Fee Schedule as set forth in the packet. 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)
A11. Discussion, review, and possible re-vote on 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee Charge
Disregard its vote at the last meeting to approve the creation of a working group relative to 212 Cochituate Road and accept and adopt the revised draft charge of the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory...
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to disregard its vote at the last meeting to approve the creation of a working group relative to 212 Cochituate Road and accept and adopt the revised draft charge of the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee, as amended in the packet.
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 disregard its vote at the last meeting to approve the creation of a working group relative to 212 Cochituate Road and accept and adopt the revised draft charge of the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee, as amended in the packet. 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)
A17. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:33 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 9:33 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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