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November 3, 2025
8 recorded votes, 1 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
A4. Appointments to Committees - Interview, discuss, and potential vote to appoint
Appoint C. Lewis to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint C. Lewis to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint C. Lewis to the Conservation Commission 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)
Appoint K, Sawrikar to the Energy & Climate Committee in the student position for a term ending, June 30, 2027
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to appoint K, Sawrikar to the Energy & Climate Committee in the student position for a term ending, June 30, 2027;
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to appoint K, Sawrikar to the Energy & Climate Committee in the student position for a term ending, June 30, 2027; 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: Whitney)
A5. Enter into Executive Session a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21
Enter into Executive Session: a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with International Association of...
At 7:16 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978. 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 7:16 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978. 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, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A7. Discuss, review, and potential vote to sign documents and award the Town's $8,215,000 Bonds to
Authorize the execution of the bonds and other paperwork associated with the sale of $8,215,000 bonds to Raymond James & Associates, Inc., winning bidder for the bonds on October 21, 2025, and...
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to authorize the execution of the bonds and other paperwork associated with the sale of $8,215,000 bonds to Raymond James & Associates, Inc., winning bidder for the bonds on October 21, 2025, and further the Town's award Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC $1,354,577 bond anticipation notes, and further approve the terms of the bonds and notes and such other details of the bonds and notes as recommended by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, bond counsel to the Town.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to authorize the execution of the bonds and other paperwork associated with the sale of $8,215,000 bonds to Raymond James & Associates, Inc., winning bidder for the bonds on October 21, 2025, and further the Town's award Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC $1,354,577 bond anticipation notes, and further approve the terms of the bonds and notes and such other details of the bonds and notes as recommended by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP, bond counsel to the Town. 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: Levine)
A10. Discuss, review, and potential vote to authorize Town Manager, Michael McCall to sign
Moved to vote to instruct the Town Manager, Michael McCall to sign acknowledgement relative to the sale of 400-440 Boston Post Road, as presented in the packet
T. Fay, seconded by A. Brensley moved to vote to instruct the Town Manager, Michael McCall to sign acknowledgement relative to the sale of 400-440 Boston Post Road, as presented in the packet.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, MartinAbstained: Whitney
From the minutes
“T. Fay, seconded by A. Brensley moved to vote to instruct the Town Manager, Michael McCall to sign acknowledgement relative to the sale of 400-440 Boston Post Road, as presented in the packet. 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: Brensley)
A12. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar Items #1 through Item #3
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to approve the Consent Calendar Items #1 through Item #3.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to approve the Consent Calendar Items #1 through Item #3. 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)
A13. Minutes a) Review and approve minutes of October 20, 2025 and October 24, 2025, if available
Adopt the minutes of October 20, 2025 and October 24, 2025, as amended
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to adopt the minutes of October 20, 2025 and October 24, 2025, as amended.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to adopt the minutes of October 20, 2025 and October 24, 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: Whitney, second: Levine)
A17. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:44 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:44 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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