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January 14, 2026
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Anne Brensley, Thomas Fay, Carol Martin, William Whitney
Absent: Doug Levine
Every vote, in order
A3. 2026 Annual Town Meeting (ATM)
Submit Article CC to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, as set forth in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to submit and insert Article CC, as set forth in the packet. W. Whitney suggested an amendment to the motion to only submit, not insert the article. T. Fay amended the motion to submit Article CC to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, as set forth in the packet. W. Whitney seconded the revised motion.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to submit and insert Article CC, as set forth in the packet. W. Whitney suggested an amendment to the motion to only submit, not insert the article. T. Fay amended the motion to submit Article CC to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, as set forth in the packet. W. Whitney seconded the revised motion. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Whitney)
Submit Article AA. Transfer Cost of Living Adjustment Funds to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant, as set forth in the packet
A. T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to submit Article AA. Transfer Cost of Living Adjustment Funds to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant, as set forth in the packet.
From the minutes
“A. T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to submit Article AA. Transfer Cost of Living Adjustment Funds to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant, as set forth in the packet. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Whitney)
2026 Annual Town Meeting (ATM)
T. Fay moved to vote to amend Article Y for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant to include a section authorizing the Town to acquire temporary easements on three parcels XTE2, XTE4, and XTE5, as set forth in the packet provided that the fees associated with acquiring the easements are reimbursed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. K. Klein suggested to include temporary easements on NP Wayland property labeled as XTE10, XTE13 and XTE7, XTE8 and XTE9, XTE10, XTE11 AND XTE 13. T. Fay amended the motion, W. Whitney seconded the amended motion.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved to vote to amend Article Y for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant to include a section authorizing the Town to acquire temporary easements on three parcels XTE2, XTE4, and XTE5, as set forth in the packet provided that the fees associated with acquiring the easements are reimbursed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. K. Klein suggested to include temporary easements on NP Wayland property labeled as XTE10, XTE13 and XTE7, XTE8 and XTE9, XTE10, XTE11 AND XTE 13. T. Fay amended the motion, W. Whitney seconded the amended motion. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Whitney)
Submit Article BB. Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 114, Section 34 to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
W. Whitney moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to submit Article BB. Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 114, Section 34 to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to submit Article BB. Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 114, Section 34 to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Brensley)
Submit Article DD. 25 Holiday Road / Orchard Lane - Appropriate Funding for Preliminary Design and Engineering Study and Appraisal to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to submit Article DD. 25 Holiday Road / Orchard Lane - Appropriate Funding for Preliminary Design and Engineering Study and Appraisal to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to submit Article DD. 25 Holiday Road / Orchard Lane - Appropriate Funding for Preliminary Design and Engineering Study and Appraisal to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Whitney)
Submit Article FF. Planning Board Appeals, to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting as set forth in the packet
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to submit Article FF. Planning Board Appeals, to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting as set forth in the packet.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, MartinAbstained: Whitney
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to submit Article FF. Planning Board Appeals, to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting as set forth in the packet. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: D. Levine. ABSTAIN: W. Whitney. Adopted 3-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Brensley)
A6. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved to approve the Consent Calendar. W. Whitney requested to remove Item #1 from the Consent Calendar. T. Fay revised the motion to approve the Consent Calendar Item #2 and Item #3.
Yes: Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved to approve the Consent Calendar. W. Whitney requested to remove Item #1 from the Consent Calendar. T. Fay revised the motion to approve the Consent Calendar Item #2 and Item #3. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Fay)
A10. Enter into Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session: a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of December 1 and December 15, with the...
At 12:28 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by W. Whitney that the Select Board enter into Executive Session: a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of December 1 and December 15, with the intent to hold said minutes. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978 (Grievance), Step 3: February 5, 2024, and February 12, 2024. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to litigation concerning Duane E. Galbi v. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals and Michael Henley, Middlesex Superior Court C.A. 2281CV02466: February 6, 2023, May 20, 2024, and June 3, 2024. d) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager): March 4, 2024, March 18, 2024, March 22, 2024, March 10, 2025, and March 24, 2025. 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.
Yes: Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 12:28 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by W. Whitney that the Select Board enter into Executive Session: a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of December 1 and December 15, with the intent to hold said minutes. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978 (Grievance), Step 3: February 5, 2024, and February 12, 2024. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to litigation concerning Duane E. Galbi v. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals and Michael Henley, Middlesex Superior Court C.A. 2281CV02466: February 6, 2023, May 20, 2024, and June 3, 2024. d) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager): March 4, 2024, March 18, 2024, March 22, 2024, March 10, 2025, and March 24, 2025. 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: T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Whitney)
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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