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June 2, 2025
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney, Anne Brensley, Thomas Fay
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 litigation; the Board will discuss strategy with...
At 6:24 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; the Board will discuss strategy with respect to Cascade Development, LLC., Office of Appeals and Dispute Resolution (ODAR) Docket No. WET 2024-020. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve executive session minutes of May 19, 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. T. Fay stated that he would recuse himself from the first agenda item in the Executive Session due to a business relationship with Gibbons' spouse.
From the minutes
“At 6:24 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation; the Board will discuss strategy with respect to Cascade Development, LLC., Office of Appeals and Dispute Resolution (ODAR) Docket No. WET 2024-020. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve executive session minutes of May 19, 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. T. Fay stated that he would recuse himself from the first agenda item in 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)
A6. Discussion with Susan Bottan, Director of Finance and Operations, re: vote to transfer $150,000
Approve the transfer of $150,000 from the Special Education Transportation fund to the Special Education Reserve Fund in accordance with M.G.L. c. 40 §13E
D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to approve the transfer of $150,000 from the Special Education Transportation fund to the Special Education Reserve Fund in accordance with M.G.L. c. 40 §13E.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to approve the transfer of $150,000 from the Special Education Transportation fund to the Special Education Reserve Fund in accordance with M.G.L. c. 40 §13E. 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: Brensley)
A8. Auto Dealer's License Hearing for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC. d/b/a Alfa Romeo Boston, Bentley
Approve the sale of the sale of Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Alfa Romeo Boston for the premise located at 531 Boston Post Road, Wayland,...
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the sale of the sale of Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Alfa Romeo Boston for the premise located at 531 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the sale of the sale of Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Alfa Romeo Boston for the premise located at 531 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: Levine, second: Whitney)
Approve the sale of Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Bentley Boston for the premises located at 533 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the sale of Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Bentley Boston for the premises located at 533 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the sale of Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Bentley Boston for the premises located at 533 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: Levine, second: Whitney)
Approve the sale of Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Lamborghini Boston for the premise located at 531 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the sale of Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Lamborghini Boston for the premise located at 531 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the sale of Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Lamborghini Boston for the premise located at 531 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: Levine, second: Whitney)
Approve the sale of sale of Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Maserati Boston for the premise located at 531 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the sale of sale of Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Maserati Boston for the premise located at 531 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the sale of sale of Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Maserati Boston for the premise located at 531 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: Levine, second: Whitney)
Approve the sale of M Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Boston for the premise located at 533 Boston Post Road, Wayland,...
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the sale of M Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Boston for the premise located at 533 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the sale of M Class I License Motor Vehicles License for Asbury Boston Exotics LLC doing business as Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Boston for the premise located at 533 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: Levine, second: Whitney)
A9. Discuss, review, and possible vote to accept proposed memorial gift to be placed at the Wayland
Approve the acceptance of a piece of outdoor art in remembrance of John Antes to be placed at the Wayland Council on Aging and Community Center (COA- CC), subject to the DPW feature permit approval
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the acceptance of a piece of outdoor art in remembrance of John Antes to be placed at the Wayland Council on Aging and Community Center (COA- CC), subject to the DPW feature permit approval.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the acceptance of a piece of outdoor art in remembrance of John Antes to be placed at the Wayland Council on Aging and Community Center (COA- CC), subject to the DPW feature permit approval. 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)
A10. Discussion, review, and possible vote to authorize funds for historical signs to be placed on
Authorize funds for historical signs to be placed on Wayland portion of rail trail in the amount of $85,000
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to authorize funds for historical signs to be placed on Wayland portion of rail trail in the amount of $85,000.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to authorize funds for historical signs to be placed on Wayland portion of rail trail in the amount of $85,000. 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)
A11. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss, and potential vote to appoint
Appoint Dr. Adams to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee abutter position, for a term ending February 28, 2026
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to appoint Dr. Adams to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee abutter position, for a term ending February 28, 2026. D. Levine provided rationale for his motion. A. Brensley noted the need for an appointee with experience in construction and housing development. T. Fay noted that a representative seeking appointment as the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board representative would bring a similar skill set to the committee.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyNo: Brensley
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to appoint Dr. Adams to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee abutter position, for a term ending February 28, 2026. D. Levine provided rationale for his motion. A. Brensley noted the need for an appointee with experience in construction and housing development. T. Fay noted that a representative seeking appointment as the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board representative would bring a similar skill set to the committee. Roll Call 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)
Appoint S. Lynch to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee for a term ending February 28, 2026
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to appoint S. Lynch to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee for a term ending February 28, 2026.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to appoint S. Lynch to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee for a term ending February 28, 2026. 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: Whitney)
Appoint J. Milburn to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee for a term ending February 28, 2026
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint J. Milburn to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee for a term ending February 28, 2026. W. Whitney provided rationale for his motion. C. Martin expressed support for age and gender diversity on the committee.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint J. Milburn to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee for a term ending February 28, 2026. W. Whitney provided rationale for his motion. C. Martin expressed support for age and gender diversity on the committee. 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)
A12. Appointments to Committees: Discuss, and potential vote to appoint
Appoint T. Fay and W. Whitney, as representative of the Select Board to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee for a term ending February 28, 2026
D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to appoint T. Fay and W. Whitney, as representative of the Select Board to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee for a term ending February 28, 2026.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to appoint T. Fay and W. Whitney, as representative of the Select Board to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee for a term ending February 28, 2026. 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: Brensley)
A13. Appointments to Committees: Vote to confirm the appointment of the following volunteers
Confirm the appointment of Katherine Provost to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee representing the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending February 28, 2026 and John Thomas to the...
D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to confirm the appointment of Katherine Provost to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee representing the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending February 28, 2026 and John Thomas to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee representing the Wayland Housing Authority for a term ending February 28, 2026;
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to confirm the appointment of Katherine Provost to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee representing the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending February 28, 2026 and John Thomas to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee representing the Wayland Housing Authority for a term ending February 28, 2026; 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: Brensley)
Confirm the Town Moderator's appointment of Joseph Berkowitz to the Public Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028 and Jesse Newbury to the Wayland Housing Partnership as appointed by...
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to confirm the Town Moderator's appointment of Joseph Berkowitz to the Public Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028 and Jesse Newbury to the Wayland Housing Partnership as appointed by the Planning Board for a term ending June 30, 2028, and Nicholas Munkenbeck to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Board as appointed by the Planning Board for a term ending June 20, 2027.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to confirm the Town Moderator's appointment of Joseph Berkowitz to the Public Ceremonies Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028 and Jesse Newbury to the Wayland Housing Partnership as appointed by the Planning Board for a term ending June 30, 2028, and Nicholas Munkenbeck to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Board as appointed by the Planning Board for a term ending June 20, 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)
A14. Appointments to Committees: Discuss and vote to reappoint the following volunteers
Re-appoint the designated committees as listed in the packet and agenda item #14, starting at the Wayland Housing Partnership and ending with the Zoning Board of Appeals for the stated potential...
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney that the Board re-appoint the designated committees as listed in the packet and agenda item #14, starting at the Wayland Housing Partnership and ending with the Zoning Board of Appeals for the stated potential appointees name and stated term end date.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney that the Board re-appoint the designated committees as listed in the packet and agenda item #14, starting at the Wayland Housing Partnership and ending with the Zoning Board of Appeals for the stated potential appointees name and stated term end date. 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)
A17. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and
Approve the Consent Calendar for June 2, 2025
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar for June 2, 2025.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar for June 2, 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: Fay, second: Levine)
A22. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:55 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:55 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to adjourn the meeting. 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: Whitney)
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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