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September 29, 2025
8 recorded votes, 6 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. Discuss and potential vote to purchase 14 West Plain Street
Purchase the property at 14 West Plain Street as outlined on the agenda
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to purchase the property at 14 West Plain Street as outlined on the agenda.
No: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to purchase the property at 14 West Plain Street as outlined on the agenda. Vote: YEA: None. NAY: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed. 0-4-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Whitney)
A4. Discuss, review, and possible vote to approve of Wayland Financial Policies Manual prepared by
Approve of Wayland Financial Policies Manual as presented
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve of Wayland Financial Policies Manual as presented. In discussion, T. Fay asked that the Town Manager track substantive changes recommended by state agencies for the Board's annual review of the policy.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve of Wayland Financial Policies Manual as presented. In discussion, T. Fay asked that the Town Manager track substantive changes recommended by state agencies for the Board's annual review of the policy. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
A12. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to approve the Consent Calendar. 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: Whitney)
A13. Minutes a) Review and approve minutes of September 2, 2025, September 15, 2025 and September
Approve the minutes of September 2, 2025, as amended
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of September 2, 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 September 2, 2025, as amended. 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)
A5. Discussion, review, and potential vote to issue Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) vs. Bonds: M. McCall
Direct the Town Manager to proceed with the options set forth in Items #1 through Item #5 in the memorandum from Mr. Keveny, dated August 27, 2025 as shown on page 15 of the September 2, 2025...
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to direct the Town Manager to proceed with the options set forth in Items #1 through Item #5 in the memorandum from Mr. Keveny, dated August 27, 2025 as shown on page 15 of the September 2, 2025 Select Board packet relative to BANs and long-term debt.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to direct the Town Manager to proceed with the options set forth in Items #1 through Item #5 in the memorandum from Mr. Keveny, dated August 27, 2025 as shown on page 15 of the September 2, 2025 Select Board packet relative to BANs and long-term debt. 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)
A6. Discussion, review, and potential vote on debt reclassification of Department of Public Works
Call a Special Election no later than December 20, 2025 for the purposes to include, at a minimum, a ballot question relative to Proposition 2 ½
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to vote to call a Special Election no later than December 20, 2025 for the purposes to include, at a minimum, a ballot question relative to Proposition 2 ½.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, WhitneyAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to vote to call a Special Election no later than December 20, 2025 for the purposes to include, at a minimum, a ballot question relative to Proposition 2 ½. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Include a ballot question at the Special Election to occur before the end of 2025, provided the Finance Committees provides a favorable report on the topic, to include literally or paraphrased the...
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to include a ballot question at the Special Election to occur before the end of 2025, provided the Finance Committees provides a favorable report on the topic, to include literally or paraphrased the following question: Shall the Town of Wayland be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½, so-called, the remaining amounts required to pay for the bond issued for the purpose of the construction of the facility for the Department of Public Works located at 66 River Road including accessory structures, related access ways, and all incidental-related expenses so authorized under Article 2 of the November 2013 Special Town Meeting.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, WhitneyAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to include a ballot question at the Special Election to occur before the end of 2025, provided the Finance Committees provides a favorable report on the topic, to include literally or paraphrased the following question: Shall the Town of Wayland be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½, so-called, the remaining amounts required to pay for the bond issued for the purpose of the construction of the facility for the Department of Public Works located at 66 River Road including accessory structures, related access ways, and all incidental-related expenses so authorized under Article 2 of the November 2013 Special Town Meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A17. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:19 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:19 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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