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January 20, 2026
5 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney, Thomas Fay
Absent: Anne Brensley
Every vote, in order
A4. 2026 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) discussion of ATM topics, including but not limited to
Insert the following articles as listed in the packet, H, S, T, BB, CC, DD, FF, GG, HH, II, LL, MM, NN, OO, PP, QQ, RR, SS
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to insert the following articles as listed in the packet, H, S, T, BB, CC, DD, FF, GG, HH, II, LL, MM, NN, OO, PP, QQ, RR, SS.
Yes: Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Thomas Fay as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to insert the following articles as listed in the packet, H, S, T, BB, CC, DD, FF, GG, HH, II, LL, MM, NN, OO, PP, QQ, RR, SS. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)
Co-sponsor the article proposed by the Board of Public Works with respect to construction funding of the MWRA permanent connection and Meeting Minutes: Select Board January 20, 2026 Happy Hollow...
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Board vote to co-sponsor the article proposed by the Board of Public Works with respect to construction funding of the MWRA permanent connection and Meeting Minutes: Select Board January 20, 2026 Happy Hollow Wells reconstruction project.
Yes: Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Thomas Fay as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Board vote to co-sponsor the article proposed by the Board of Public Works with respect to construction funding of the MWRA permanent connection and Meeting Minutes: Select Board January 20, 2026 Happy Hollow Wells reconstruction project. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
A12. Minutes
Release with redactions the executive session minutes related to a grievance with respect to the International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978, Step 3: February 5 and February 12, 2024
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to a grievance with respect to the International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978, Step 3: February 5 and February 12, 2024.
Yes: Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Thomas Fay as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to release with redactions the executive session minutes related to a grievance with respect to the International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO Local 1978, Step 3: February 5 and February 12, 2024. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)
A5. Eversource Grant of Location Hearing: Old Connecticut Path to install a new utility pole and anchor
Approve the application for the grant of location for Eversource Energy to install and maintain one pole and one anchor guy to be installed in the public right-of-way on the Southeasterly side of...
D. Levine moved that the Board approve the application for the grant of location for Eversource Energy to install and maintain one pole and one anchor guy to be installed in the public right-of-way on the Southeasterly side of Old Connecticut Path, in Wayland, approximately 70± feet southwest of Morgan Brook Road following the directives of the Department of Public Works regarding the timing and execution of the construction to minimize construction and ensure public safety. W. Whitney offered an amendment to the motion to also include the directives of the Police Department. D. Levine accepted the amendment. W. Whitney seconded the motion.
Yes: Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Thomas Fay as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved that the Board approve the application for the grant of location for Eversource Energy to install and maintain one pole and one anchor guy to be installed in the public right-of-way on the Southeasterly side of Old Connecticut Path, in Wayland, approximately 70± feet southwest of Morgan Brook Road following the directives of the Department of Public Works regarding the timing and execution of the construction to minimize construction and ensure public safety. W. Whitney offered an amendment to the motion to also include the directives of the Police Department. D. Levine accepted the amendment. W. Whitney seconded the motion. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine)
A16. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:03 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 9:03 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to adjourn. 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: 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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