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June 29, 2026
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Fay, Doug Levine, Carol Martin, Christopher Reynolds, William Whitney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A3. Enter into Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session: a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to the Wayland Firefighters Local 1978 Grievance...
At 6:10 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Select Board enter into Executive Session: a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to the Wayland Firefighters Local 1978 Grievance #2026-0001, Step 3. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation on 16 Whispering Lane. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 8, 2026, and June 15, 2026 if available 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.
From the minutes
“At 6:10 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Select Board enter into Executive Session: a) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (2) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to the Wayland Firefighters Local 1978 Grievance #2026-0001, Step 3. b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation on 16 Whispering Lane. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of June 8, 2026, and June 15, 2026 if available 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. 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: Fay)
A5. Joint Meeting with the Finance Committee to discuss, review and vote to approve Fiscal Year 2026
$681,221 from various appropriations as defined in the memorandum to the Select Board dated June 22, 2026
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to vote $681,221 from various appropriations as defined in the memorandum to the Select Board dated June 22, 2026.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to vote $681,221 from various appropriations as defined in the memorandum to the Select Board dated June 22, 2026. 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: Whitney)
A6. Appointments to Committees: Interview, discuss, and potential vote to appoint
Appoint H. Fuqua to the Cultural Council for a term ending on June 30, 2029
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint H. Fuqua to the Cultural Council for a term ending on June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint H. Fuqua to the Cultural Council for a term ending on 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)
A7. Discussion of 195 Main Street including, but not limited to next steps to address site contamination
Approve Option 1 as described by Mr. Gould estimated at about $55,000 over two fiscal years depending on financial availability and Mr. Gould's expertise and recommendations
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve Option 1 as described by Mr. Gould estimated at about $55,000 over two fiscal years depending on financial availability and Mr. Gould's expertise and recommendations.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve Option 1 as described by Mr. Gould estimated at about $55,000 over two fiscal years depending on financial availability and Mr. Gould's expertise and recommendations. 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. Appointments to Committees: Discuss and vote to reappoint the following volunteers, and confirm
Reappoint M. Cavanaugh to the Community Preservation Committee for a term-ending June 30, 2029 and to confirm the appointment by the Planning Board of Ann Gordon to the Design Review Advisory...
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to reappoint M. Cavanaugh to the Community Preservation Committee for a term-ending June 30, 2029 and to confirm the appointment by the Planning Board of Ann Gordon to the Design Review Advisory Board for a term-ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to reappoint M. Cavanaugh to the Community Preservation Committee for a term-ending June 30, 2029 and to confirm the appointment by the Planning Board of Ann Gordon to the Design Review Advisory Board 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)
A9. Hearing: Liquor License: Discussion and possible vote to approve liquor license amendment: Change
Approve the application requesting a license transfer to the new ownership entity seeking to continue running the business until the transfer is complete, the management will stay the same as the...
At 10:04 p.m. T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the application requesting a license transfer to the new ownership entity seeking to continue running the business until the transfer is complete, the management will stay the same as the new owner of the Cochituate Restaurant Group, LLC, dba, the Villa Restaurant, as the application set forth in the packet.
From the minutes
“at 10:04 p.m. T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to approve the application requesting a license transfer to the new ownership entity seeking to continue running the business until the transfer is complete, the management will stay the same as the new owner of the Cochituate Restaurant Group, LLC, dba, the Villa Restaurant, as the application set forth in the packet. 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)
A17. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:51 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:51 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn the meeting. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds 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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