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May 4, 2026
3 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Doug Levine, Carol Martin, William Whitney
Absent: Anne Brensley
Every vote, in order
A3. Enter Into Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session: a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and a memorandum of agreement...
At 6:06 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and a memorandum of agreement with the following unions: Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO. 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: Levine, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Thomas Fay as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 6:06 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) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining and a memorandum of agreement with the following unions: Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO. 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: W. Whitney, D. Levine, C. Martin. NAY: none. Absent A. Brensley, T. Fay ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A6. Discussion of ATM topics, including but limited to: discuss and possible vote on motions,
Support the postponement of Article 16
T. Fay moved, D. Levine seconded to support the postponement of Article 16.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, D. Levine seconded to support the postponement of Article 16. Roll Call Vote: YEA: C. Martin, W. Whitney, D. Levine, T. Fay. NAY: none. ABSENT: A. Brensley, ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A8. Recess to Annual Town Meeting
Recess until the start of Annual Town Meeting
At 6:25 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to recess until the start of Annual Town Meeting.
The roll call lists Thomas Fay more than once. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“At 6:25 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to recess until the start of Annual Town Meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: .D. Levine, T. Fay, C. Martin, W. Whitney, T. Fay 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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