MassVoter.com← Wayland Select BoardWayland Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 17, 2026
14 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Doug Levine, Carol Martin, Christopher Reynolds, William Whitney
Absent: Thomas Fay
During the meeting:
- Doug Levine left the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
Every vote, in order
A3. Updates regarding e-signatures with potential vote on implementation a) Invite attendance by Nick
Moved for the Select Board to be able to utilize electronic signatures, for all documents, with the exceptions of any documents related to the Registry of Deeds or town warrants
D. Levine, seconded by W. Whitney, moved for the Select Board to be able to utilize electronic signatures, for all documents, with the exceptions of any documents related to the Registry of Deeds or town warrants.
From the minutes
“D. Levine, seconded by W. Whitney, moved for the Select Board to be able to utilize electronic signatures, for all documents, with the exceptions of any documents related to the Registry of Deeds or town warrants. 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)
A4. Municipal Property Electricity Supply Contract: a) Energy Rate updates and expected market
Moved to approve the Town Manager, Michael McCall as a signatory for approving the electrical supply contract with Power Options from the Municipal Property Electrical Supply Meeting Minutes:...
D. Levine, seconded by W. Whitney, moved to approve the Town Manager, Michael McCall as a signatory for approving the electrical supply contract with Power Options from the Municipal Property Electrical Supply Meeting Minutes: Select Board August 17, 2026 Contract.
From the minutes
“D. Levine, seconded by W. Whitney, moved to approve the Town Manager, Michael McCall as a signatory for approving the electrical supply contract with Power Options from the Municipal Property Electrical Supply Meeting Minutes: Select Board August 17, 2026 Contract. 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)
A5. Discussion with potential to vote on purchasing a Wayland Select Board banner for use at parades
Moved to support the expenditure as well as the authorization
C. Reynolds, seconded by D. Levine moved to support the expenditure as well as the authorization.
From the minutes
“C. Reynolds, seconded by D. Levine moved to support the expenditure as well as the authorization. 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: Reynolds, second: Levine)
A8. Constructive Discourse: Discuss potential contract with Essential Partners. a) Invite attendance by
Approve Option 2 proposal received from Essential Partners for Reflective Structured Dialogue Training, for the coming year, and authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign that proposal with...
D. Levine moved, seconded by C. Reynolds that the Select Board vote to approve Option 2 proposal received from Essential Partners for Reflective Structured Dialogue Training, for the coming year, and authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign that proposal with Essential Partners.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by C. Reynolds that the Select Board vote to approve Option 2 proposal received from Essential Partners for Reflective Structured Dialogue Training, for the coming year, and authorize the Chair of the Select Board to sign that proposal with Essential Partners. 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)
A9. Review, update, and vote Select Board Objectives for Fiscal Year 2027
Adopt the Select Board Objectives for Fiscal Year 2027
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to adopt the Select Board Objectives for Fiscal Year 2027.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to adopt the Select Board Objectives for Fiscal Year 2027. 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)
A10. Review and vote Charge for Town Building Working Group
Support the idea of the Town Building Working and Visioning Group, as discussed over the last several meetings
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney that the Select Board vote to support the idea of the Town Building Working and Visioning Group, as discussed over the last several meetings.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney that the Select Board vote to support the idea of the Town Building Working and Visioning Group, as discussed over the last several meetings. 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)
A11. Review and discuss current ambulance fees and potential to increase fees
Adopt the ambulance fees as set forth in the recommendation from the Fire Chief
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to adopt the ambulance fees as set forth in the recommendation from the Fire Chief.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to adopt the ambulance fees as set forth in the recommendation from the Fire Chief. 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)
A14. Review and Discussion of possible vote to approve agreement with NP Wayland, LLC for
Approve agreement with NP Wayland, LLC for installation of furniture and equipment pursuant to the Shared Streets and Spaces 2021 program grant
W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to approve agreement with NP Wayland, LLC for installation of furniture and equipment pursuant to the Shared Streets and Spaces 2021 program grant. W. Whitney noted that the titles on the signature page needed to be updated.
Yes: Martin, Reynolds, WhitneyThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to approve agreement with NP Wayland, LLC for installation of furniture and equipment pursuant to the Shared Streets and Spaces 2021 program grant. W. Whitney noted that the titles on the signature page needed to be updated. Roll Call Vote: YEA: C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Reynolds)
A15. Reappointments to Committees: discuss, and potential vote to re-appoint
Re-appoint A. Ciaccio to the Historic District Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2029 and M. Burke to the Senior Tax Relief Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029
W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to re-appoint A. Ciaccio to the Historic District Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2029 and M. Burke to the Senior Tax Relief Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029.
Yes: Martin, Reynolds, WhitneyThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to re-appoint A. Ciaccio to the Historic District Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2029 and M. Burke to the Senior Tax Relief Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029. Roll Call Vote: YEA: C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Reynolds)
Affirm and ratify the appointments of: S. Fair to the Community Preservation Committee by Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029; K. Shigley to the Audit Committee by the...
W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to affirm and ratify the appointments of: S. Fair to the Community Preservation Committee by Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029; K. Shigley to the Audit Committee by the Finance Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029; R. Cho to the Youth Advisory Committee by the Wayland Interfaith Leadership Association (WILA) for a term ending June 30, 2028; and J. Bradford to the Senior Tax Relief Committee by the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2029.
Yes: Martin, Reynolds, WhitneyThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to affirm and ratify the appointments of: S. Fair to the Community Preservation Committee by Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029; K. Shigley to the Audit Committee by the Finance Committee for a term ending June 30, 2029; R. Cho to the Youth Advisory Committee by the Wayland Interfaith Leadership Association (WILA) for a term ending June 30, 2028; and J. Bradford to the Senior Tax Relief Committee by the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2029. Roll Call Vote: YEA: C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Reynolds)
A17. Minutes
Amend the minutes of June 29, 2026 to read "B. Gould noted that the 195 Main Street parcel, located within Zone 2, was still viable for development, and that other forms of contamination could be...
W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to amend the minutes of June 29, 2026 to read "B. Gould noted that the 195 Main Street parcel, located within Zone 2, was still viable for development, and that other forms of contamination could be mitigated, his primary concern remained PFAS contamination."
Yes: Martin, Reynolds, WhitneyThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to amend the minutes of June 29, 2026 to read "B. Gould noted that the 195 Main Street parcel, located within Zone 2, was still viable for development, and that other forms of contamination could be mitigated, his primary concern remained PFAS contamination." Roll Call Vote: YEA: C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Reynolds)
Confirm release of portions of Select Board executive session minutes dated February 13, 2023, February 27, 2023, March 6, 2023, September 11, 2023, September 20, 2023, November 6, 2023, November...
C. Martin moved, seconded by W. Whitney to vote to confirm release of portions of Select Board executive session minutes dated February 13, 2023, February 27, 2023, March 6, 2023, September 11, 2023, September 20, 2023, November 6, 2023, November 20, 2023, February 12, 2024, March 4, 2024, March 18, 2024 (Second Session), March 22, 2024, April 29, 2024, May 13, 2024, May 14, 2024, March 10, 2025, March 24, 2025, June 30, 2025, July 14, 2025, August 4, 2025, September 2, 2025, March 2, 2026, and March 9, 2026 subject to continued non-disclosure of certain information under the Open Meeting Law.
Yes: Martin, Reynolds, WhitneyThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by W. Whitney to vote to confirm release of portions of Select Board executive session minutes dated February 13, 2023, February 27, 2023, March 6, 2023, September 11, 2023, September 20, 2023, November 6, 2023, November 20, 2023, February 12, 2024, March 4, 2024, March 18, 2024 (Second Session), March 22, 2024, April 29, 2024, May 13, 2024, May 14, 2024, March 10, 2025, March 24, 2025, June 30, 2025, July 14, 2025, August 4, 2025, September 2, 2025, March 2, 2026, and March 9, 2026 subject to continued non-disclosure of certain information under the Open Meeting Law. Roll Call Vote: YEA: C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Whitney)
A18. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar
W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to approve the Consent Calendar.
Yes: Martin, Reynolds, WhitneyThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to approve the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: YEA: C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Reynolds)
A21. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:07 p.m., C. Reynolds moved, seconded by W. Whitney to adjourn the meeting.
Yes: Martin, Reynolds, WhitneyThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“At 9:07 p.m., C. Reynolds moved, seconded by W. Whitney to adjourn the meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: T. Fay, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Reynolds, 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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