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August 31, 2026
12 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
A3. Vote on design for Wayland Select Board banner for use at parades and other events. a) Invite
Moved to approve the second banner with the red, white, and blue color scheme for use at parades and other public events
D. Levine, seconded by T. Fay, moved to approve the second banner with the red, white, and blue color scheme for use at parades and other public events.
From the minutes
“D. Levine, seconded by T. Fay, moved to approve the second banner with the red, white, and blue color scheme for use at parades and other public events. 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: Levine, second: Fay)
A4. 2027 Annual Town Meeting (ATM): Discuss and vote the date, time, and location. a) Invite
Retain a 6:30 p.m. start time for the 2027 Annual Town Meeting
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to retain a 6:30 p.m. start time for the 2027 Annual Town Meeting.
Yes: Fay, Reynolds, WhitneyNo: LevineAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to retain a 6:30 p.m. start time for the 2027 Annual Town Meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: D. Levine. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted. 3-1-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Whitney)
Hold the 2027 Town Election on Tuesday, May 4, 2027, followed by the 2027 Annual Town Meeting to be held May 10-12, 2027
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to hold the 2027 Town Election on Tuesday, May 4, 2027, followed by the 2027 Annual Town Meeting to be held May 10-12, 2027.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to hold the 2027 Town Election on Tuesday, May 4, 2027, followed by the 2027 Annual Town Meeting to be held May 10-12, 2027. 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: Fay, second: Levine)
A5. Constructive Dialogue: Vote to authorize Town Manager M. McCall to establish a Planning Group
Authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to establish a Planning Group related to the proposal from Essential Partners for Reflective Structured Dialogue Training as discussed at the previous meeting...
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, to authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to establish a Planning Group related to the proposal from Essential Partners for Reflective Structured Dialogue Training as discussed at the previous meeting and elect D. Levine to serve as the liaison to the Planning Group.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine, to authorize Town Manager Michael McCall to establish a Planning Group related to the proposal from Essential Partners for Reflective Structured Dialogue Training as discussed at the previous meeting and elect D. Levine to serve as the liaison to the Planning Group. 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: Whitney, second: Levine)
A6. Reappointments to Committees: discuss, and potential vote to re-appoint
Re-appoint D. Villari to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending on June 30, 2029
D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to re-appoint D. Villari to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending on June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to re-appoint D. Villari to the Economic Development Committee for a term ending on June 30, 2029. 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: Levine, second: Fay)
A12. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar Items #1, 3 and 4
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar Items #1, 3 and 4. W. Whitney held #2 for discussion.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar Items #1, 3 and 4. W. Whitney held #2 for discussion. 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: Whitney, second: Levine)
A8. 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 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 b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Cascade Development, LLC. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation on 16 Whispering Lane. d) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Public Employee Committee (PEC) Agreement: September 9, 2024, September 17, 2024, and June 16, 2025. e) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of August 13, 2026 if available with the intent to hold said minutes. f) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy w
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 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 b) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation in the matter of Cascade Development, LLC. c) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation on 16 Whispering Lane. d) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A Section 21 (a) (7) to review and consider for potential release the following executive session minutes related to strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Public Employee Committee (PEC) Agreement: September 9, 2024, September 17, 2024, and June 16, 2025. e) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of August 13, 2026 if available with the intent to hold said minutes. f) Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation on Sean Gibbons v. Town of Wayland, et al. 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: Levine)
A11. Discuss with potential to vote on approving up to 12 Suffolk Law students to assist the
Approve up to twelve law students from Suffolk University to assist the planning and zoning departments in legal and land use related work for rezoning along the Route 20 corridor, including but...
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, that the Select Board approve up to twelve law students from Suffolk University to assist the planning and zoning departments in legal and land use related work for rezoning along the Route 20 corridor, including but not limited to drafting proposed zoning bylaw amendments and any related regulations for implementation. In discussion, the Board and A. Lewis discussed the supervision provided.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney, that the Select Board approve up to twelve law students from Suffolk University to assist the planning and zoning departments in legal and land use related work for rezoning along the Route 20 corridor, including but not limited to drafting proposed zoning bylaw amendments and any related regulations for implementation. In discussion, the Board and A. Lewis discussed the supervision provided. 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: Levine, second: Whitney)
A13. Eversource Grant of Location Hearing: Cochituate Road to install a new utility pole and anchor
Continue the hearing to September 8, 2026
C. Reynolds moved, seconded by D. Levine to continue the hearing to September 8, 2026.
From the minutes
“C. Reynolds moved, seconded by D. Levine to continue the hearing to September 8, 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: Reynolds, second: Levine)
A18. Minutes: a) Review and approve minutes of July 20, 2026, August 13, 2026 and August 17, 2026, if
Approve the minutes of July 20, 2026, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of July 20, 2026, as amended.
The roll call lists Thomas Fay more than once. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of July 20, 2026, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: T. Fay. Adopted. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Whitney)
Approve the minutes of August 13, 2026, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of August 13, 2026, as amended.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of August 13, 2026, as amended. 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: Fay, second: Levine)
A21. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 9:31 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:31 p.m., D. Levine moved, seconded by T. Fay to adjourn the meeting. 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: 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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