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February 23, 2026
25 recorded votes, 6 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
A11. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar of February 23, 2026
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar of February 23, 2026.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, MartinThe roll call lists William Whitney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar of February 23, 2026. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A12. Minutes: a) Review and approve minutes of February 9, 2026 and February 13, 2026 if available
Approve the minutes of February 9, 2026, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of February 9, 2026, as amended.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, MartinThe roll call lists William Whitney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of February 9, 2026, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Approve the minutes of February 13, 2026, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of February 13, 2026, as amended.
Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, MartinThe roll call lists William Whitney as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of February 13, 2026, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: W. Whitney. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A9. 2026 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) discussion, including, but not limited to review and determine a
Withdraw Article QQ. Revise Town Code Chapter 91 - Dogs and Article RR. Penalties - Regulation of Dogs from the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to withdraw Article QQ. Revise Town Code Chapter 91 - Dogs and Article RR. Penalties - Regulation of Dogs from the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In discussion, T. Fay suggested a working group be established to review the topics.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to withdraw Article QQ. Revise Town Code Chapter 91 - Dogs and Article RR. Penalties - Regulation of Dogs from the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In discussion, T. Fay suggested a working group be established to review the topics. 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)
Insert Article W. Home Rule - Issuance of Pension Fund Bonds or Notes to 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert Article W. Home Rule - Issuance of Pension Fund Bonds or Notes to 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
No: Brensley, Fay, Levine, Martin, Whitney
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert Article W. Home Rule - Issuance of Pension Fund Bonds or Notes to 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: YEA: None. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed 0-5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Insert Article JJ. Accept Gifts of Land to 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert Article JJ. Accept Gifts of Land to 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
No: Brensley, Fay, Levine, Martin, Whitney
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert Article JJ. Accept Gifts of Land to 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: YEA: None. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed 0-5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Insert Article X. Transfer to the General Stabilization Fund - Fire Contract to 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to insert Article X. Transfer to the General Stabilization Fund - Fire Contract to 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
No: Brensley, Fay, Levine, Martin, Whitney
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to insert Article X. Transfer to the General Stabilization Fund - Fire Contract to 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: YEA: None. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed 0-5-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)
Support Article II. Amend Town Code §149: Peddling, Hawkers and Solicitation, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article II. Amend Town Code §149: Peddling, Hawkers and Solicitation, as amended.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article II. Amend Town Code §149: Peddling, Hawkers and Solicitation, 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: Fay, second: Levine)
Support Article SS. Visible House Numbers
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article SS. Visible House Numbers.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article SS. Visible House Numbers. 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)
Support Article P. Reaffirm Remote Participation at Town Meeting
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article P. Reaffirm Remote Participation at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article P. Reaffirm Remote Participation at Town 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)
Support Article Q. Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 60, Section 2: Abate up to $25 on Past-Due Tax Bills
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article Q. Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 60, Section 2: Abate up to $25 on Past-Due Tax Bills.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article Q. Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 60, Section 2: Abate up to $25 on Past-Due Tax Bills. 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)
Support Article R. Acceptance of M.G.L. Ch. 53, Sec. 18B: Publishing Information Regarding Ballot Questions
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to support Article R. Acceptance of M.G.L. Ch. 53, Sec. 18B: Publishing Information Regarding Ballot Questions.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to support Article R. Acceptance of M.G.L. Ch. 53, Sec. 18B: Publishing Information Regarding Ballot Questions. 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: Fay)
Support Article S. Acceptance of M.G.L Chapter 138 § 12D: Conversion of Wine/Malt Licenses
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article S. Acceptance of M.G.L Chapter 138 § 12D: Conversion of Wine/Malt Licenses.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article S. Acceptance of M.G.L Chapter 138 § 12D: Conversion of Wine/Malt Licenses. 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)
Support Article T. Home Rule: Allow Additional Liquor Licenses
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article T. Home Rule: Allow Additional Liquor Licenses.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article T. Home Rule: Allow Additional Liquor Licenses. 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)
Support Article U. Home Rule: Allow Print-Free Digital Legal Notices, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article U. Home Rule: Allow Print-Free Digital Legal Notices, as amended.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article U. Home Rule: Allow Print-Free Digital Legal Notices, 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: Fay, second: Levine)
Support Article V. Amend General Bylaw - Prohibition of Crypto Currency Machines
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article V. Amend General Bylaw - Prohibition of Crypto Currency Machines.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article V. Amend General Bylaw - Prohibition of Crypto Currency Machines. 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)
Support Article BB. Home Rule: Authorization of Green Burials in the Town of Wayland
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article BB. Home Rule: Authorization of Green Burials in the Town of Wayland.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article BB. Home Rule: Authorization of Green Burials in the Town of Wayland. 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)
Support Article CC. Amend Town Code Chapter 36-1 (Town Meeting and Election)
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article CC. Amend Town Code Chapter 36-1 (Town Meeting and Election).
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article CC. Amend Town Code Chapter 36-1 (Town Meeting and Election). 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)
Support Article G. Surface Water Quality Committee Budget
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article G. Surface Water Quality Committee Budget.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article G. Surface Water Quality Committee Budget. 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)
Support Article FF. Community Preservation Act (CPA) Set Asides and Transfers
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article FF. Community Preservation Act (CPA) Set Asides and Transfers.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article FF. Community Preservation Act (CPA) Set Asides and Transfers. 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)
Support Article GG. Community Preservation Act (CPA) Recommended Project Appropriations
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article GG. Community Preservation Act (CPA) Recommended Project Appropriations.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to support Article GG. Community Preservation Act (CPA) Recommended Project Appropriations. 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)
Insert and support Article Y. Acquisition of Permanent and Temporary Easements and Conveyance of Temporary Easements at or near Wayland Town Center for the Mass Central Rail Trail
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert and support Article Y. Acquisition of Permanent and Temporary Easements and Conveyance of Temporary Easements at or near Wayland Town Center for the Mass Central Rail Trail. In discussion, C. Martin suggested revisions.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert and support Article Y. Acquisition of Permanent and Temporary Easements and Conveyance of Temporary Easements at or near Wayland Town Center for the Mass Central Rail Trail. In discussion, C. Martin suggested revisions. 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)
Insert Article EE. Amend Town Code § 198 - Planning Board Appeals
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert Article EE. Amend Town Code § 198 - Planning Board Appeals.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert Article EE. Amend Town Code § 198 - Planning Board Appeals. 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)
Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 5, to refer Article EE. Amend Town Code § 198 - Planning Board Appeals to the Planning Board for a public hearing
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 5, to refer Article EE. Amend Town Code § 198 - Planning Board Appeals to the Planning Board for a public hearing.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 5, to refer Article EE. Amend Town Code § 198 - Planning Board Appeals to the Planning Board for a public hearing. 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)
A16. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:42 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 9:42 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn. 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: Fay)
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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