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June 30, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
A3. Enter into Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session: a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate with respect to 14 West...
At 6:18 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) (6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate with respect to 14 West Plain Street. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 16, 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 6:18 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) (6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate with respect to 14 West Plain Street. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 16, 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)
A7. Discussion and possible vote to support community dialogue initiative spearheaded by Elizabeth
Support community dialogue initiative
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to support community dialogue initiative. A. Brensley asked about the goals of the dialogue. E. Wuerz described the goals about expanding understand of others perspectives.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to support community dialogue initiative. A. Brensley asked about the goals of the dialogue. E. Wuerz described the goals about expanding understand of others perspectives. 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)
A10. Joint Meeting with Finance Committee to discuss, review, and possible vote to approve Fiscal
Approve Fiscal Year 2025 Year End Transfers
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve Fiscal Year 2025 Year End Transfers.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve Fiscal Year 2025 Year End Transfers. 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)
A6. Appointments to Committees: Discuss and vote to reappoint the following volunteers
Reappoint W. Sterling to the Council on Aging Board and V. Rose- Thompson to the Senior Tax Relief Committee to terms ending June 30, 2028
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to reappoint W. Sterling to the Council on Aging Board and V. Rose- Thompson to the Senior Tax Relief Committee to terms ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to reappoint W. Sterling to the Council on Aging Board and V. Rose- Thompson to the Senior Tax Relief Committee to terms ending June 30, 2028. 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)
A8. Minutes a) Review and approve minutes of June 12, 2025 and June 16, 2025 if available
Approve the minutes of June 12, 2025 and June 16, 2025 as amended
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of June 12, 2025 and June 16, 2025 as amended.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of June 12, 2025 and June 16, 2025 as amended. 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)
A11. National Grid Grant of Location Hearing: Intersection of Cochituate and Concord Road to install
Grant the petitioners request for the grant of location at the intersection of Cochituate and Concord Road including the directives listed by the Chair
T. Fay moved seconded by D. Levine, to grant the petitioners request for the grant of location at the intersection of Cochituate and Concord Road including the directives listed by the Chair. W. Whitney made a friendly amendment to include directives from the Wayland Historic District Commission, not the Historic Society, the amendment was accepted.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved seconded by D. Levine, to grant the petitioners request for the grant of location at the intersection of Cochituate and Concord Road including the directives listed by the Chair. W. Whitney made a friendly amendment to include directives from the Wayland Historic District Commission, not the Historic Society, the amendment was accepted. 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)
A14. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar for June 30, 2025
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar for June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar for June 30, 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)
A18. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:02 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:02 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine 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: 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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