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July 14, 2025
10 recorded votes, 4 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
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) (6) to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate with respect to 14 West...
At 6:42 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by W. Whitney 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 30, 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 W. Whitney 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 30, 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: Whitney)
A5. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss, and potential vote to appoint
Appoint B. Carver, L. Lusky and J. Kliem to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee, contingent on the Attorney General’s approval of the warrant article (B. Carver to the two-year term endin
D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to appoint B. Carver, L. Lusky and J. Kliem to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee contingent upon the Attorney General's Office finally approving the warrant article that was submitted after Annual Town Meeting. In discussion, the Board determined that B. Carver would serve in the two-year term ending June 30, 2027. D. Levine amended the motion to that effect, A. Brensely seconded the amendment.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to appoint B. Carver, L. Lusky and J. Kliem to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee contingent upon the Attorney General's Office finally approving the warrant article that was submitted after Annual Town Meeting. In discussion, the Board determined that B. Carver would serve in the two-year term ending June 30, 2027. D. Levine amended the motion to that effect, A. Brensely seconded the amendment. 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)
Appoint D. Fortin to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to a term ending June 30, 2028
D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to appoint D. Fortin to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to a term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to appoint D. Fortin to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to a term 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: Levine, second: Brensley)
A6. Appointments to Committees: Vote to confirm the appointment of the following volunteers
Confirm the appointment of M. Staiti by the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee for a term ending February 28, 2026 and confirm the...
D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to confirm the appointment of M. Staiti by the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee for a term ending February 28, 2026 and confirm the appointment of J. Espiritusanto-Vega by the Housing Partnership to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board for a term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to confirm the appointment of M. Staiti by the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board to the 212 Cochituate Road Advisory Committee for a term ending February 28, 2026 and confirm the appointment of J. Espiritusanto-Vega by the Housing Partnership to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board for a term ending June 30, 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: Brensley)
A10. Liquor License Hearing for URBN Wayland Village, LLC d/b/a Terrain for a new on-premises
Approve the application filed by URBN Wayland Village, LLC. d/b/a Terrain for a new on-premises retail Annual All Alcoholic Beverages license located at 297 and 311 Boston Post Road, Wayland,...
D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to approve the application filed by URBN Wayland Village, LLC. d/b/a Terrain for a new on-premises retail Annual All Alcoholic Beverages license located at 297 and 311 Boston Post Road, Wayland, Massachusetts 01778.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to approve the application filed by URBN Wayland Village, LLC. d/b/a Terrain for a new on-premises retail Annual All Alcoholic Beverages license located at 297 and 311 Boston Post Road, Wayland, Massachusetts 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: Brensley)
A11. Discussion, review, and possible vote to authorize Town Manager, Michael McCall to submit the
Authorize Town Manager, Michael McCall to execute and submit the Certifying Authority to File, as set forth on pages 18 and 19 of the supplemental packet, in order to comply with applicable legal...
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to vote to authorize Town Manager, Michael McCall to execute and submit the Certifying Authority to File, as set forth on pages 18 and 19 of the supplemental packet, in order to comply with applicable legal requirements relative to the Town's interest in establishing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Interconnection & Happy Hollow Water Treatment Facility.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, MartinAbstained: Whitney
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to vote to authorize Town Manager, Michael McCall to execute and submit the Certifying Authority to File, as set forth on pages 18 and 19 of the supplemental packet, in order to comply with applicable legal requirements relative to the Town's interest in establishing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Interconnection & Happy Hollow Water Treatment Facility. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: W. Whitney. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A9. Discussion and possible vote on funding for Yondr pouches for Wayland Public Schools: K. Power
Support the request included in the memorandum from Wayland Public School Superintendent dated July 8, 2025 to fund 50% of the $27,060 cost of the locked cell phone Yondr pouches for middle school...
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, to support the request included in the memorandum from Wayland Public School Superintendent dated July 8, 2025 to fund 50% of the $27,060 cost of the locked cell phone Yondr pouches for middle school students which will go into effect in October of 2025.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, to support the request included in the memorandum from Wayland Public School Superintendent dated July 8, 2025 to fund 50% of the $27,060 cost of the locked cell phone Yondr pouches for middle school students which will go into effect in October of 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: Levine, second: Fay)
A17. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the one Consent Calendar item as presented in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the one Consent Calendar item as presented 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 one Consent Calendar item as presented in the packet. Roll Call 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)
A18. Minutes a) Review and approve minutes of June 30, 2025, if available
Approve the minutes of June 30, 2025 as amended
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of June 30, 2025 as amended.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of June 30, 2025 as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)
A21. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:02 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn the meeting.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 10:02 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (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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