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June 15, 2026
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Doug Levine, Carol Martin, Christopher Reynolds, William Whitney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A4. 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 litigation listed below if the Chair determines that a...
At 6:54 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 litigation listed below if the Chair determines that a discussion in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position: 1) In the Matter of Cascade Development, LLC, OADR Docket No. WET 2024-020/DEP File No. 322- 1000. 2) In the Matter of Windsor Place, LLC, OADR Docket No. WET 2026-007/DEP File No. 322-0965. 3) Kenneth Todd Nelson v. Town of Wayland Board of Health; Town of Wayland Conservation Commission; Despina Samiotes; and Charles Samiotes, Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 1781CV03336. 4) Kenneth Todd Nelson v. Town of Wayland Board of Health, Middlesex Superior Court Docket No. 2581CV02414. 5) Duane E. Galbi v. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals & another, Appeals Court Docket No. 2024-P- 1001. 6) Omar Easy v. Town of Wayland, et. al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 2481CV00680. 7) Sean Gibbons v. Town of Wayland, et al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 2581CV00828. 8) Jennifer Ordway v. Town of Wayland, et al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 2581CV00809. 9) Town of Wayland, by and through its Conservation Commission v. Frederick C. Mannix, et. al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 2481CV02816. 10) Trustees of the Wayland Commons Condominium Trust v. Denise Miles, Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 2681CV00829. 11) Wayland
From the minutes
“At 6:54 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 litigation listed below if the Chair determines that a discussion in open session will have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigating position: 1) In the Matter of Cascade Development, LLC, OADR Docket No. WET 2024-020/DEP File No. 322- 1000. 2) In the Matter of Windsor Place, LLC, OADR Docket No. WET 2026-007/DEP File No. 322-0965. 3) Kenneth Todd Nelson v. Town of Wayland Board of Health; Town of Wayland Conservation Commission; Despina Samiotes; and Charles Samiotes, Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 1781CV03336. 4) Kenneth Todd Nelson v. Town of Wayland Board of Health, Middlesex Superior Court Docket No. 2581CV02414. 5) Duane E. Galbi v. Wayland Zoning Board of Appeals & another, Appeals Court Docket No. 2024-P- 1001. 6) Omar Easy v. Town of Wayland, et. al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 2481CV00680. 7) Sean Gibbons v. Town of Wayland, et al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 2581CV00828. 8) Jennifer Ordway v. Town of Wayland, et al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 2581CV00809. 9) Town of Wayland, by and through its Conservation Commission v. Frederick C. Mannix, et. al., Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 2481CV02816. 10) Trustees of the Wayland Commons Condominium Trust v. Denise Miles, Middlesex Superior Court C.A. No. 2681CV00829. 11) Wayland IAFF, Local 1978 and Town of Wayland, American Arbitration Association Case No. 01-26- 0000-0376. 12) In the Matter of Planning Office of Urban Affairs, Inc., OADR Docket No. WET 2025-015/DEP File No. 322-1022 (1) Invite attendance by Deborah Ecker & Amy Kwesell, KP Law, Courtney Mayo, Hassett and Donnelly, P.C., and Dave Dowd, Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Agency (MIIA). b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 1, 2026, and June 8, 2026 with the intent to hold said minutes. 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. Meeting Minutes: Select Board June 15, 2026 Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A6. Joint Meeting with the Board of Assessors to interview, discuss, and possible vote to appoint
Appoint C. Schaff to the Board of Assessors with a term ending with the conclusion of the 2027 Annual Town Meeting
Z. Ventress moved, seconded by T. Fay to appoint C. Schaff to the Board of Assessors with a term ending with the conclusion of the 2027 Annual Town Meeting.
This was a joint vote with another board (count 8-0-0, including the other board’s members: yes: S. Klitgord, Y. Starr, Z. Ventress; absent: E. Zeligman, D. McNeilly). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Z. Ventress moved, seconded by T. Fay to appoint C. Schaff to the Board of Assessors with a term ending with the conclusion of the 2027 Annual Town Meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, S. Klitgord, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds, Y. Starr, Z. Ventress, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: E. Zeligman, D. McNeilly. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 8-0-0.” (second: Fay)
A7. Hearing: Liquor License: Discussion and possible vote to approve liquor license amendment: Change
Close the hearing at 8:18 p.m
C. Martin moved to close the hearing at 8:18 p.m., seconded by T. Fay.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved to close the hearing at 8:18 p.m., seconded by T. Fay. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A12. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A13. Minutes: a) Review and approve minutes of May 18, 2026, June 1, 2026 and June 8, 2026 if
Approve the minutes of May 18, 2026, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of May 18, 2026, as amended.
The roll call lists Thomas Fay more than once. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of May 18, 2026, as amended. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: T. Fay, C. Reynolds. Adopted. 3-0-2.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Approve the minutes of June 1, 2026, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of June 1, 2026, as amended.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of June 1, 2026, as amended. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A8. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss, and potential vote to appoint
Appoint J. Storer to the Conservation Commission for a term-ending June 30, 2029
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint J. Storer to the Conservation Commission for a term-ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint J. Storer to the Conservation Commission for a term-ending June 30, 2029. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Appoint M. Libdi to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee in a voting position for a term-ending June 30, 2028
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint M. Libdi to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee in a voting position for a term-ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint M. Libdi to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee in a voting position for a term-ending June 30, 2028. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Appoint K. Davidson to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee in a non-voting position for a term-ending June 30, 2027
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint K. Davidson to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee in a non-voting position for a term-ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint K. Davidson to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee in a non-voting position for a term-ending June 30, 2027. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Appoint H. Murdock to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee in a non-voting position for a term-ending June 30, 2029
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint H. Murdock to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee in a non-voting position for a term-ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint H. Murdock to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee in a non-voting position for a term-ending June 30, 2029. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
Appoint K. Bruss to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee in a non-voting position for a term-ending June 30, 2027
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint K. Bruss to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee in a non-voting position for a term-ending June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint K. Bruss to the Human Rights, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee in a non-voting position for a term-ending June 30, 2027. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A9. Appointments to Committees: Discuss and vote to reappoint the following volunteers
Re-appoint C. Glick to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2029, Paul Dale to the Energy & Climate Committee for a term ending December 31, 2027 and Joel Rosenhaus to the Senior...
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to re-appoint C. Glick to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2029, Paul Dale to the Energy & Climate Committee for a term ending December 31, 2027 and Joel Rosenhaus to the Senior Tax Relief Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to re-appoint C. Glick to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2029, Paul Dale to the Energy & Climate Committee for a term ending December 31, 2027 and Joel Rosenhaus to the Senior Tax Relief Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A10. Organization of the Board
Appoint approve the Fiscal Year 2027 liaison roles and assignments as discussed
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint approve the Fiscal Year 2027 liaison roles and assignments as discussed.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint approve the Fiscal Year 2027 liaison roles and assignments as discussed. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)
A16. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:21 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn.
From the minutes
“At 9:21 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds 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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