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June 16, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney
Absent: Thomas Fay, Anne Brensley
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 the Public Employee...
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 the Public Employee Committee (PEC) Agreement. 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. 2024-020. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 2, 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 the Public Employee Committee (PEC) Agreement. 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. 2024-020. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 2, 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: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A16. Minutes a) Review and approve minutes of June 2, 2025 and June 16, 2025 if available: No action
Approve the minutes of June 2, 2025, as amended
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of June 2, 2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of June 2, 2025, as amended. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)
A11. Appointments to Committees: Discuss and vote to reappoint the following volunteers
Re-appoint S. Mysore to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to re-appoint S. Mysore to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to re-appoint S. Mysore to the Historic District Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)
A8. Liquor License Hearing: Liquor License Violation by X-Golf Wayland, 60 and 66 Andrew Ave,
The liquor license for X-Golf is subject to a one-year probationary period with the understanding that all employees will TiPS certified within thirty (30) days of hire and available to the Police...
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine that the liquor license for X-Golf is subject to a one-year probationary period with the understanding that all employees will TiPS certified within thirty (30) days of hire and available to the Police Department. In discussion, C. Martin asked M. McCall to opine, he felt that the Chiefs recommendation was reasonable.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine that the liquor license for X-Golf is subject to a one-year probationary period with the understanding that all employees will TiPS certified within thirty (30) days of hire and available to the Police Department. In discussion, C. Martin asked M. McCall to opine, he felt that the Chiefs recommendation was reasonable. Roll Call Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
A9. Liquor License Hearing: Liquor License Violation by China Rose, 15 East Plain Street, Wayland,
Suspend the alcohol license for the China Rose Restaurant located at 15 East Plain Street, Wayland, for two-days on June 26, 2025 and June 27, 2025 and have each employee of the China Rose...
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to suspend the alcohol license for the China Rose Restaurant located at 15 East Plain Street, Wayland, for two-days on June 26, 2025 and June 27, 2025 and have each employee of the China Rose Restaurant be re-certified in TiPS within 15 days of the hearing and shared with Wayland Police Department.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to suspend the alcohol license for the China Rose Restaurant located at 15 East Plain Street, Wayland, for two-days on June 26, 2025 and June 27, 2025 and have each employee of the China Rose Restaurant be re-certified in TiPS within 15 days of the hearing and shared with Wayland Police Department. Roll Call Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)
A10. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss, and potential vote to appoint
Appoint Sarah Shtutin to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028 and Maryam Libdi to an associate position on the Human Rights, Diversity,...
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to appoint Sarah Shtutin to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028 and Maryam Libdi to an associate position on the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to appoint Sarah Shtutin to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028 and Maryam Libdi to an associate position on the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)
Appoint David Villari to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to appoint David Villari to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to appoint David Villari to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)
A12. Discussion, review, and possible vote to approve and authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to
Discussion, review, and possible vote to approve and authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to grant the Town Manager the authority to execute the agreement for the regional 911 Emergency Communication Center District Agreement between the City of Framingham, Town of Natick and Town of Wayland as modified in our packet titled First Amended Agreement dated June 2025 subject to satisfactory responses to Mr. Whitney's queries posed. W. Whitney suggested an amendment noting that the Board would grant the authority to the Town Manager to execute the agreement substantially in the form presented subject to subsequent conversations with Town Counsel and the other parties and with satisfactory responses to queries posed. M. McCall confirmed he would consult with Town Counsel and the other parties. D. Levine accepted the amended motion.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to grant the Town Manager the authority to execute the agreement for the regional 911 Emergency Communication Center District Agreement between the City of Framingham, Town of Natick and Town of Wayland as modified in our packet titled First Amended Agreement dated June 2025 subject to satisfactory responses to Mr. Whitney's queries posed. W. Whitney suggested an amendment noting that the Board would grant the authority to the Town Manager to execute the agreement substantially in the form presented subject to subsequent conversations with Town Counsel and the other parties and with satisfactory responses to queries posed. M. McCall confirmed he would consult with Town Counsel and the other parties. D. Levine accepted the amended motion. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)
A15. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
A20. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:56 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:56 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to adjourn the meeting. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (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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