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December 15, 2025
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Anne Brensley, Thomas Fay, Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A3. Enter into Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session: a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to the Wayland Firefighters Local 1978 Grievance...
At 6:17 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) (2) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to the Wayland Firefighters Local 1978 Grievance #2025-0002, Step 3. 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 6:17 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) (2) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to the Wayland Firefighters Local 1978 Grievance #2025-0002, Step 3. 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)
A5. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss and potential vote to appoint
Appoint D. Williams to the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 2028
D. Levine moved, seconded by C. Martin to appoint D. Williams to the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by C. Martin to appoint D. Williams to the Personnel Board for a term ending June 30, 2028. 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: Martin)
Appoint A. Polat to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending, June 30, 2027
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to appoint A. Polat to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending, June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to appoint A. Polat to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending, June 30, 2027. 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)
A6. Appointments to Committees: Vote to confirm the appointment of the following volunteer(s)
Confirm the appointment of J. Milburn by the Conservation Commission to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2027
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to confirm the appointment of J. Milburn by the Conservation Commission to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to confirm the appointment of J. Milburn by the Conservation Commission to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2027. 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)
A9. Discussion and potential to vote of Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) including but
Support payment of the debt service for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Connection and Happy Hollow Treatment Facility together through waters rates
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support payment of the debt service for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Connection and Happy Hollow Treatment Facility together through waters rates. In discussion, C. Martin noted that Board could draft a Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Public Works.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Brensley
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support payment of the debt service for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) Connection and Happy Hollow Treatment Facility together through waters rates. In discussion, C. Martin noted that Board could draft a Memorandum of Understanding with the Board of Public Works. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley. Adopted. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A13. Energy and Climate Committee discussion, annual review, and potential vote including but not
Approve the decarbonization roadmap for 2025 to 2028
W. Whitney, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the decarbonization roadmap for 2025 to 2028.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the decarbonization roadmap for 2025 to 2028. 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)
Adopt the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) First Policy with modifications discussed today as originally appearing in the packet, and authorize Select Board member W. Whitney to finalize any such...
D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to adopt the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) First Policy with modifications discussed today as originally appearing in the packet, and authorize Select Board member W. Whitney to finalize any such modifications with J. Gagen.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to adopt the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) First Policy with modifications discussed today as originally appearing in the packet, and authorize Select Board member W. Whitney to finalize any such modifications with J. Gagen. 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: Brensley)
Authorize Select Board Chair, Carol Martin, to sign letter of support to accompany the Town's Climate Leaders application
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to vote to authorize Select Board Chair, Carol Martin, to sign letter of support to accompany the Town's Climate Leaders application.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to vote to authorize Select Board Chair, Carol Martin, to sign letter of support to accompany the Town's Climate Leaders application. 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. Liquor License: a) Vote to approve renewal of 2026 license listed below b) Vote to designate Town
Approve the 2026 renewal of the licenses listed
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the 2026 renewal of the licenses listed.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the 2026 renewal of the licenses listed. 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)
A14. 2026 Annual Town Meeting (ATM)
Submit and insert articles A through P as listed into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to submit and insert articles A through P as listed into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to submit and insert articles A through P as listed into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. 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)
Submit articles C through N as listed into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to submit articles C through N as listed into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to submit articles C through N as listed into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. 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)
A16. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar items #1 through #4
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar items #1 through #4.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar items #1 through #4. 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)
A17. Minutes a) Review and approve minutes of November 17, 2025 and December 1, 2025 if available
Approved the minutes for November 17, 2025, as amended. There were no amendments
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board approved the minutes for November 17, 2025, as amended. There were no amendments.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Brensley
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board approved the minutes for November 17, 2025, as amended. There were no amendments. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Levine, second: Fay)
Approved the minutes for December 1, 2025, as amended. There were no amendments
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney that the Board approved the minutes for December 1, 2025, as amended. There were no amendments.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney that the Board approved the minutes for December 1, 2025, as amended. There were no amendments. 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)
A21. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:04 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:04 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn the meeting. 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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