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October 20, 2025
11 recorded votes, 2 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. Appointments to Committees - Interview, discuss, and potential vote to appoint
Appoint N. Singhal Mahajan to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending, June 30, 2028
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint N. Singhal Mahajan to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending, June 30, 2028;
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, MartinThe roll call lists William Whitney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint N. Singhal Mahajan to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending, June 30, 2028; Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin NAY: None. ABSENT: W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Appoint C. Schaff to a non-voting role on the Energy & Climate Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint C. Schaff to a non-voting role on the Energy & Climate Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint C. Schaff to a non-voting role on the Energy & Climate Committee for 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: Fay, second: Levine)
A4. Discussion, review, and possible vote to co-sponsor Planning Board Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Co-sponsor Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Forum with the Wayland Planning Board and the Wayland Housing Partnership
W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay to co-sponsor Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Forum with the Wayland Planning Board and the Wayland Housing Partnership.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay to co-sponsor Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Forum with the Wayland Planning Board and the Wayland Housing Partnership. 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: Whitney, second: Fay)
A10. Review and potential vote to approve expanded charge for Advisory Committees: The Board
Approve the Expanded Charge for Advisory Committees draft dated 10/15/2025, as amended
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the Expanded Charge for Advisory Committees draft dated 10/15/2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the Expanded Charge for Advisory Committees draft dated 10/15/2025, as amended. 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)
A14. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar for October 20, 2025, with the exception of Paragraph 4 and 6, to be held for discussion
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar for October 20, 2025, with the exception of Paragraph 4 and 6, to be held for discussion.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the Consent Calendar for October 20, 2025, with the exception of Paragraph 4 and 6, to be held for discussion. 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)
Approve Item #6 on the Consent Calendar for October 20, 2025
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to approve Item #6 on the Consent Calendar for October 20, 2025.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to approve Item #6 on the Consent Calendar for October 20, 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: Fay, second: Whitney)
A12. Discuss and vote to designate the position of part-time procurement specialist, with in the Town
Approve the designation of a Special Municipal Employee, as defined in MGL c. 268A, s. 1 (n) for the position of part-time Procurement Specialist in the Town Manager's Office, as a special...
W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the designation of a Special Municipal Employee, as defined in MGL c. 268A, s. 1 (n) for the position of part-time Procurement Specialist in the Town Manager's Office, as a special municipal employee.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the designation of a Special Municipal Employee, as defined in MGL c. 268A, s. 1 (n) for the position of part-time Procurement Specialist in the Town Manager's Office, as a special municipal employee. 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: Whitney, second: Fay)
A15. Minutes a) Review and approve minutes of September 29, 2025 and October 6, 2025 if available
Approve the minutes of September 29, 2025, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of September 29, 2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of September 29, 2025, as amended. 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: Whitney)
Approve the minutes of October 6, 2025, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of October 6, 2025, as amended.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, MartinAbstained: Whitney
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of October 6, 2025, as amended. 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)
A8. Liquor License Hearing for Bapa Wayland Corporation located at 302 Commonwealth Road,
Change of Stock Interest, Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, Change of Manager, and Change of Corporate Name/DBA for Bapa Wayland Corporation for the premises located at 302 Commonwealth...
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, Change of Stock Interest, Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, Change of Manager, and Change of Corporate Name/DBA for Bapa Wayland Corporation for the premises located at 302 Commonwealth Road, Wayland MA 01778 Annual All-Alcoholic License Number #00014-PK- 1340. M. McCall provided comment with no objection to the motion.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, Change of Stock Interest, Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, Change of Manager, and Change of Corporate Name/DBA for Bapa Wayland Corporation for the premises located at 302 Commonwealth Road, Wayland MA 01778 Annual All-Alcoholic License Number #00014-PK- 1340. M. McCall provided comment with no objection to the motion. 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)
A19. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 8:59 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 8:59 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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