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August 4, 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
Absent: 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) (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 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 July 14, and July 29, 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) (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 July 14, and July 29, 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: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A8. Discussion, review, and possible vote to approve and authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to
Approve and authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to sign Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) for joint repairs with the Town of Sudbury for Sherman's Bridge as set forth in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve and authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to sign Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) for joint repairs with the Town of Sudbury for Sherman's Bridge as set forth in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve and authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to sign Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) for joint repairs with the Town of Sudbury for Sherman's Bridge as set forth 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)
A11. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the one Consent Calendar
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to approve the one Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to approve the one Consent Calendar. 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)
A16. Confirm 2026 Annual Town Meeting date and set time
Schedule the 2026 Annual Town Meeting on May 4, May 5 and May 6 at the WHS Field House
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to schedule the 2026 Annual Town Meeting on May 4, May 5 and May 6 at the WHS Field House. In discussion the Board deferred a decision on the start time and the election date.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to schedule the 2026 Annual Town Meeting on May 4, May 5 and May 6 at the WHS Field House. In discussion the Board deferred a decision on the start time and the election date. 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)
A17. Minutes a) Review and approve minutes of July 14, 2025, July 15, 2025 and July 29, 2025 if
Approve the minutes of July 14, 2025, as amended
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of July 14, 2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of July 14, 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: Fay)
A12. Liquor License Hearing for TWZ Group d/b/a Takara Japanese Restaurant for a Change of
Support the application by TWZ Group d/b/a Takara Japanese Restaurant for a Change of Location from 15 Elissa Ave to 21 Andrew Ave, Wayland, MA 01778 for Annual All Alcoholic Liquor License...
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support the application by TWZ Group d/b/a Takara Japanese Restaurant for a Change of Location from 15 Elissa Ave to 21 Andrew Ave, Wayland, MA 01778 for Annual All Alcoholic Liquor License #00029-RS-1340. W. Whitney offered a friendly amendment, accepted by T. Fay and seconded by D. Levine to approve the application by TWZ Group d/b/a Takara Japanese Restaurant for a Change of Location from 15 Elissa Ave to 21 Andrew Ave, Wayland, MA 01778 for Annual All Alcoholic Liquor License #00029-RS-1340. M. McCall provided comment with no objection to the motion.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support the application by TWZ Group d/b/a Takara Japanese Restaurant for a Change of Location from 15 Elissa Ave to 21 Andrew Ave, Wayland, MA 01778 for Annual All Alcoholic Liquor License #00029-RS-1340. W. Whitney offered a friendly amendment, accepted by T. Fay and seconded by D. Levine to approve the application by TWZ Group d/b/a Takara Japanese Restaurant for a Change of Location from 15 Elissa Ave to 21 Andrew Ave, Wayland, MA 01778 for Annual All Alcoholic Liquor License #00029-RS-1340. M. McCall provided comment with no objection to the motion. 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)
A13. Outdoor Dining Hearing for TWZ Group d/b/a Takara Japanese Restaurant to allow food and
Approve the application filed by TWZ Group d/b/a Takara Japanese Restaurant to allow food and alcohol service for the proposed outdoor and seating area to be located at 21 Andrew Ave, Wayland, MA...
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the application filed by TWZ Group d/b/a Takara Japanese Restaurant to allow food and alcohol service for the proposed outdoor and seating area to be located at 21 Andrew Ave, Wayland, MA 01778.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, to approve the application filed by TWZ Group d/b/a Takara Japanese Restaurant to allow food and alcohol service for the proposed outdoor and seating area to be located at 21 Andrew Ave, Wayland, MA 01778. 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)
A21. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:29 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:29 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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