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May 19, 2025
6 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. 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 collective bargaining with International Association of...
At 6:42 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 collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of May 5, 2025 with the intent to hold said minutes. 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.
From the minutes
“At 6:42 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 collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of May 5, 2025 with the intent to hold said minutes. 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. 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)
A6. Liquor License Hearing for Post Road Liquors Inc. d/b/a Post Road Liquors, for Transfer of
Approve for Transfer of Liquor License, Pledge of Inventory and License from Post Road Liquors Inc. d/b/a Post Road Liquors from John A. Recco, Manager Post Road Liquors, Inc. to David Recco,...
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve for Transfer of Liquor License, Pledge of Inventory and License from Post Road Liquors Inc. d/b/a Post Road Liquors from John A. Recco, Manager Post Road Liquors, Inc. to David Recco, Shriji Seva Corporation for premises located at 44 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778. In discussion, W. Whitney suggested to double check whether there have been any violations of underage purchases in the other communities. Roll
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyNo: Brensley
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve for Transfer of Liquor License, Pledge of Inventory and License from Post Road Liquors Inc. d/b/a Post Road Liquors from John A. Recco, Manager Post Road Liquors, Inc. to David Recco, Shriji Seva Corporation for premises located at 44 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778. In discussion, W. Whitney suggested to double check whether there have been any violations of underage purchases in the other communities. Roll Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: A. Brensley. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-1-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Fay)
A11. Discussion, review, and possible vote on the Town's right and option to purchase 97 Stonebridge
Exercise its option to purchase 97 Stonebridge Road as discussed
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to exercise its option to purchase 97 Stonebridge Road as discussed.
No: Brensley, Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe minutes write "Adopted", but the count is 0-5, so the motion is shown as failed.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to exercise its option to purchase 97 Stonebridge Road as discussed. Vote: YEA: None. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 0-5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A12. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and
Approve the Consent Calendar as presented in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented in the packet. 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)
A13. Minutes a) Review and approve minutes of May 5, 2025 if available
Approve the minutes of May 5, 2025, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of May 5, 2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of May 5, 2025, as amended. 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)
A17. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:38 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:38 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn the meeting. 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)
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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