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September 15, 2025
11 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney, Anne Brensley
Absent: Thomas Fay
Every vote, in order
A3. Enter into Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session: b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with International Association of...
At 6:13 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Select Board enter into Executive Session: b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 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.
Yes: Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 6:13 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Select Board enter into Executive Session: b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of September 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)
A5. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss, and potential vote to appoint
Confirm the appointment of M. Kheir and I. Gandhi to the Cultural Council associate positions for a term ending June 30, 2028
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to confirm the appointment of M. Kheir and I. Gandhi to the Cultural Council associate positions for a term ending June 30, 2028.
Yes: Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to confirm the appointment of M. Kheir and I. Gandhi to the Cultural Council associate positions 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)
Confirm the appointment of S. Chen to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee associate position for a term ending June 30, 2028
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to confirm the appointment of S. Chen to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee associate position for a term ending June 30, 2028.
Yes: Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to confirm the appointment of S. Chen to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee associate position 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)
Confirm the appointment of S. Garone to the Energy & Climate Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, to confirm the appointment of S. Garone to the Energy & Climate Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028.
Yes: Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, to confirm the appointment of S. Garone to the Energy & Climate 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: Whitney, second: Levine)
A6. Appointments to Committees: Discuss and vote to reappoint the following volunteers
Amend the list presented on the agenda to include V. Ilchenko rather than Brad Young
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, to amend the list presented on the agenda to include V. Ilchenko rather than Brad Young.
Yes: Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, to amend the list presented on the agenda to include V. Ilchenko rather than Brad Young. 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)
Re-appoint M. Spelman, E. Gibbons, A. Montague, Jr., C. Lewis, V. Ilchenko, M. Norton, T. Fay and A. Cherian to Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee for a term ending February 27, 2026
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to re-appoint M. Spelman, E. Gibbons, A. Montague, Jr., C. Lewis, V. Ilchenko, M. Norton, T. Fay and A. Cherian to Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee for a term ending February 27, 2026. In discussion, C. Martin noted that the terms of the existing appointees were being extended from November 1, 2025 to February 27, 2026.
Yes: Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to re-appoint M. Spelman, E. Gibbons, A. Montague, Jr., C. Lewis, V. Ilchenko, M. Norton, T. Fay and A. Cherian to Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee for a term ending February 27, 2026. In discussion, C. Martin noted that the terms of the existing appointees were being extended from November 1, 2025 to February 27, 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)
A7. Discuss, review, and possible vote to approve 2025 Select Board Annual Report Submission
Authorize the submission of the 2025 Select Board Annual Report, as amended
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to authorize the submission of the 2025 Select Board Annual Report, as amended.
Yes: Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to authorize the submission of the 2025 Select Board Annual Report, 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: Whitney, second: Levine)
A9. Minutes a) Review and approve minutes of August 4, 2025, August 18, 2025 and September 2, 2025
Approve the minutes of August 4, 2025, as amended
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of August 4, 2025, as amended.
Yes: 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 August 4, 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)
Approve the minutes of August 18, 2025, as amended
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of August 18, 2025, as amended.
Yes: 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 August 18, 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)
A15. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to approve the Consent Calendar. 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: Whitney)
A19. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:51 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:51 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney 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: 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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