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July 29, 2025
4 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Anne Brensley, Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney
Absent: Thomas Fay
Every vote, in order
A8. 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.
Yes: Levine, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Brensley
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley. Adopted 3-0-1.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
A3. Enter into Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session: a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (g) (1) to review topics of all released and unreleased executive session minutes from years...
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 (g) (1) to review topics of all released and unreleased executive session minutes from years inclusive of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to confirm continued nondisclosure of redactions. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to negotiations with non-union personnel (Acting Police Chief): January 9, 2023. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager): March 4, March 18, and March 22, 2024. d) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to discuss the acquisition, by gift, purchase or otherwise, interest in all or part of the parcels of land, on and off Elissa Avenue, north of the current X Golf Business, and bounded by Elissa Avenue on the west and on the north of 185 Elissa Avenue, owned by the Town, from Boston Retail I, LLC: September 13, October 18, November 2, and December 13, 2021. e) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and
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 (g) (1) to review topics of all released and unreleased executive session minutes from years inclusive of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to confirm continued nondisclosure of redactions. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to negotiations with non-union personnel (Acting Police Chief): January 9, 2023. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager): March 4, March 18, and March 22, 2024. d) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to discuss the acquisition, by gift, purchase or otherwise, interest in all or part of the parcels of land, on and off Elissa Avenue, north of the current X Golf Business, and bounded by Elissa Avenue on the west and on the north of 185 Elissa Avenue, owned by the Town, from Boston Retail I, LLC: September 13, October 18, November 2, and December 13, 2021. e) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to discussion of reviewing executive session minutes: July 18, 2022, April 4, July 28, October 25, and November 6, 2023. f) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to litigation MCRT Investments, LLC. vs. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals: September 26, October 23, December 3, 2023 and February 12, 2024. g) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to litigation Duane Galbi v. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals and CELLCO Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless: August 29, 2022, February 6 and March 20, 2023. h) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to litigation: Duane Galbi v. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals and Michael Henley: February 6 and March 20, 2023, May 20 and June 3, 2024. i) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to collective bargaining with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 690 Wayland 1 and 2: March 21, 2022. j) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to threatened litigation involving Menemsha Development Group and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America with respect to Fire Station 2 Bid: March 6, 2023. k) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to review and consider waiving attorney-client privilege and releasing email from Town Counsel dated January 18, 2023 related to the removal of members of appointed boards: February 27, 2023. l) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978, New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 176, Wayland Department of Public Works Association, Teamsters Local 170, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Wayland Local 690 1 & 2, Wayland Library Staff Association, MET, AFT, ALF-CIO: April 3, August 7, September 26, October 23, and December 18, 2023. 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, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A6. Appointments to Committees: Vote to confirm the appointment of the following volunteers
Confirm the appointment of K. Lappin to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee as appointed by the Finance Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026; S. Weinstein to the Municipal Affordable...
D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to confirm the appointment of K. Lappin to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee as appointed by the Finance Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026; S. Weinstein to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (MAHTF) as appointed by the Wayland Housing Authority for a term ending June 20, 2027 and L. Stewart to the Community Preservation Committee as appointed by the Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027. C. Martin noted that the establishment of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee was approved by the Attorney General's Office.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to confirm the appointment of K. Lappin to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee as appointed by the Finance Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026; S. Weinstein to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board (MAHTF) as appointed by the Wayland Housing Authority for a term ending June 20, 2027 and L. Stewart to the Community Preservation Committee as appointed by the Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2027. C. Martin noted that the establishment of the Capital Improvement Planning Committee was approved by the Attorney General's Office. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Brensley)
A10. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 12:09 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 12:09 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Brensley)
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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