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July 20, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Doug Levine, Carol Martin, Christopher Reynolds, William Whitney
Absent: Thomas Fay
Every vote, in order
A16. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve Items 1 through 5, and 7 and 8 of the Consent Calendar for July 20, 2026
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve Items 1 through 5, and 7 and 8 of the Consent Calendar for July 20, 2026. W. Whitney asked to remove Item #6 for discussion.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve Items 1 through 5, and 7 and 8 of the Consent Calendar for July 20, 2026. W. Whitney asked to remove Item #6 for discussion. Roll Call Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)
Authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to execute the contract to purchase a new Braun Chief XL Ambulance in Item #6, pending further investigation on this question
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to execute the contract to purchase a new Braun Chief XL Ambulance in Item #6, pending further investigation on this question.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to execute the contract to purchase a new Braun Chief XL Ambulance in Item #6, pending further investigation on this question. Roll Call Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
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 with the following unions:...
At 6:40 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 with the following unions: Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO Wayland Police Officers Union: New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 176 International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO Local 1978 Wayland Department of Public Works (DPW) Association Teamsters Local 170 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 690 - 1 & 2 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 6:40 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 with the following unions: Wayland Library Staff Association MFT, AFT, AFL-CIO Wayland Police Officers Union: New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 176 International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO Local 1978 Wayland Department of Public Works (DPW) Association Teamsters Local 170 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 690 - 1 & 2 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: D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Levine)
A6. Liquor License Hearing: Liquor License Violation by Wayland Variety and Deli Corp d/b/a Wayland
Accept Acting Chief Hebert's recommendation and suspend the liquor license for a full-weekend to be served from opening business hours on Friday to close of business on Sunday before August 31,...
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to accept Acting Chief Hebert's recommendation and suspend the liquor license for a full-weekend to be served from opening business hours on Friday to close of business on Sunday before August 31, 2026 and to provide the TIPS certificates to the Wayland Police Department and for employees to have evidence of certification on the premise.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to accept Acting Chief Hebert's recommendation and suspend the liquor license for a full-weekend to be served from opening business hours on Friday to close of business on Sunday before August 31, 2026 and to provide the TIPS certificates to the Wayland Police Department and for employees to have evidence of certification on the premise. Roll Call Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)
A7. Review and discuss Sherman's Bridge Road Traffic Study with potential recommendations. a) Invite
Support the recommendation of Acting Chief Mark Hebert to implement signage and a series of traffic mitigation measures with the understanding there will be a report back to the Board as to the...
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board support the recommendation of Acting Chief Mark Hebert to implement signage and a series of traffic mitigation measures with the understanding there will be a report back to the Board as to the efficacy of the actions.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, that the Board support the recommendation of Acting Chief Mark Hebert to implement signage and a series of traffic mitigation measures with the understanding there will be a report back to the Board as to the efficacy of the actions. Roll Call Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
A9. Discussion, review, and possible vote to approve and authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to
Approve and authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to sign updated Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) Amendment to share services of a Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO)
D. Levine moved, seconded by C. Reynolds vote to approve and authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to sign updated Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) Amendment to share services of a Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO). In discussion, W. Whitney asked a question about the indemnification clause. K. Guichard answered the question, related to indemnifying the lead community.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by C. Reynolds vote to approve and authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to sign updated Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) Amendment to share services of a Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO). In discussion, W. Whitney asked a question about the indemnification clause. K. Guichard answered the question, related to indemnifying the lead community. Roll Call Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Reynolds)
A11. Appointments to Committees
Appoint S. Quazi to the Cultural Council for a term ending on June 30, 2029
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint S. Quazi to the Cultural Council for a term ending on June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to appoint S. Quazi to the Cultural Council for a term ending on June 30, 2029. Roll Call Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
Confirm the appointments of: L. Raferty by the Board of Health to the Youth Advisory Community for a term ending June 30, 2028; R. Borgestedt by the Planning Board to the Wayland Housing...
D. Levine moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to confirm the appointments of: L. Raferty by the Board of Health to the Youth Advisory Community for a term ending June 30, 2028; R. Borgestedt by the Planning Board to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2028; J. Espiritusanto-Vega by the School Committee to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2029; and H. Ellis by the School Committee to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to confirm the appointments of: L. Raferty by the Board of Health to the Youth Advisory Community for a term ending June 30, 2028; R. Borgestedt by the Planning Board to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2028; J. Espiritusanto-Vega by the School Committee to the Wayland Housing Partnership for a term ending June 30, 2029; and H. Ellis by the School Committee to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. Roll Call Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Reynolds)
A15. Minutes: a) Review and approve minutes of June 15, 2026, June 29, 2026 and July 7, 2026 if
Approve the minutes of June 15, 2026, June 29, 2026 and July 7, 2026, as amended
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of June 15, 2026, June 29, 2026 and July 7, 2026, as amended.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of June 15, 2026, June 29, 2026 and July 7, 2026, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)
A19. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 10:31 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 10:31 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay. 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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