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December 19, 2025
9 recorded votes, 3 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. 2026 Annual Town Meeting (ATM)
Submit Article Y. Acquisition of Permanent Easement(s) and Conveyance of Temporary Easements at Town Center for the Mass Central Rail Trail into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, to submit Article Y. Acquisition of Permanent Easement(s) and Conveyance of Temporary Easements at Town Center for the Mass Central Rail Trail into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay, to submit Article Y. Acquisition of Permanent Easement(s) and Conveyance of Temporary Easements at Town Center for the Mass Central Rail Trail into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Roll Call 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: Fay)
A4. Discussion with potential to vote on Rail Trail Easement draft letter. a) Invite attendance by Katie
Authorize the Town Manager to submit the proposed Rail Trail Easement draft letter to the current owner of Town Center, NP Wayland for its consideration and execution
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to authorize the Town Manager to submit the proposed Rail Trail Easement draft letter to the current owner of Town Center, NP Wayland for its consideration and execution.
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 authorize the Town Manager to submit the proposed Rail Trail Easement draft letter to the current owner of Town Center, NP Wayland for its consideration and execution. Roll Call 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)
Submit Article W. Home Rule Petition - Issuance of Pension Fund Bonds or Notes into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
At 11:12 a.m. D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to vote to submit Article W. Home Rule Petition - Issuance of Pension Fund Bonds or Notes into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. In discussion, W. Whitney felt the timing was not right to put forward the article.
Yes: Fay, Levine, MartinNo: WhitneyAbstained: Brensley
From the minutes
“at 11:12 a.m. D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to vote to submit Article W. Home Rule Petition - Issuance of Pension Fund Bonds or Notes into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. In discussion, W. Whitney felt the timing was not right to put forward the article. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine and C. Martin. NAY: W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley. Adopted 3-1-1.” (Motion: Levine, second: Fay)
Submit Article S. Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 12D (Conversion of On-Premises Wine and Malt Only Licenses to All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses) into the 2026...
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to submit Article S. Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 12D (Conversion of On-Premises Wine and Malt Only Licenses to All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses) into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to submit Article S. Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, Section 12D (Conversion of On-Premises Wine and Malt Only Licenses to All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses) into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. 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)
Submit Article T. Home Rule Petition for Additional Liquor Licenses into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to submit Article T. Home Rule Petition for Additional Liquor Licenses into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. In discussion, C. Martin noted the motion was just to submit the article request form, not to insert the article in the warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to submit Article T. Home Rule Petition for Additional Liquor Licenses into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. In discussion, C. Martin noted the motion was just to submit the article request form, not to insert the article in the warrant. 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)
A5. Discussion, review and potential vote on additional or new revenue generating ideas including, but
Adopt the proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Policy as presented in the packet
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, to adopt the proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Policy as presented in the packet.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, to adopt the proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Policy as presented in the packet. 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)
A6. Discussion with Potential to Vote on Amended Non-Union Sick Leave Policy
Support the Town of Wayland Non-Union Employees Sick Leave Policy, as set forth in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support the Town of Wayland Non-Union Employees Sick Leave Policy, as set forth in the packet.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support the Town of Wayland Non-Union Employees Sick Leave Policy, as set forth in the packet. 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)
A7. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar
W. Whitney moved to approve the Consent Calendar. T. Fay seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved to approve the Consent Calendar. T. Fay seconded 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: Whitney)
A9. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 11:45 a.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 11:45 a.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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