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July 7, 2026
5 recorded votes, 0 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
A2. 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 6:04 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by W. Whitney, 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 #2026-0009, Step 3. 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 6:04 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by W. Whitney, 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 #2026-0009, Step 3. 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: Whitney)
A4. Discuss and review proposals for Town Counsel and Town Labor Counsel with possible vote
Instruct the Town Manager to negotiate a five-year agreement including monetary terms with KP Law to offer legal services on all topics
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to instruct the Town Manager to negotiate a five-year agreement including monetary terms with KP Law to offer legal services on all topics. W. Whitney offered an amendment to the motion to also authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement with final execution by the Board, T. Fay accepted the amendment.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to instruct the Town Manager to negotiate a five-year agreement including monetary terms with KP Law to offer legal services on all topics. W. Whitney offered an amendment to the motion to also authorize the Town Manager to execute the agreement with final execution by the Board, T. Fay accepted the amendment. 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. Minutes: a) Review and approve minutes of June 8, 2026 and June 15, 2026, and June 29 if available
Approve the minutes of June 8, 2026, as amended
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of June 8, 2026, as amended.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of June 8, 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: Levine, second: Fay)
A10. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar for July 7, 2026
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar for July 7, 2026.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar for July 7, 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: Levine)
A11. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 8:28 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 8:28 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine 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: 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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