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September 8, 2026
12 recorded votes, 3 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 to award Commendations for First Responders for efforts during Camp Chickami emergency
Award commendations to the first responders for their response during Camp Chickami emergency
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to award commendations to the first responders for their response during Camp Chickami emergency.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to award commendations to the first responders for their response during Camp Chickami emergency. 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. Discuss and vote to designate the position of part-time civilian traffic controller, within the Police
Designate the position of part-time civilian traffic controller within the Wayland Police Department as a special municipal employee, as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A, Section 1N
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to designate the position of part-time civilian traffic controller within the Wayland Police Department as a special municipal employee, as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A, Section 1N.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to designate the position of part-time civilian traffic controller within the Wayland Police Department as a special municipal employee, as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A, Section 1N. 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)
A6. 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 6:30 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Reynolds 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 #2026-0002, Step 3. b) 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 c) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 690 -1 & 2 Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of August 31, 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 6:30 p.m., C. Martin moved, seconded by C. Reynolds 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 #2026-0002, Step 3. b) 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 c) American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 690 -1 & 2 Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A Section 21 (a) (7) to review and approve the executive session minutes of August 31, 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. 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: Reynolds)
A9. Review and discuss with potential to vote updated Cable Advisory Committee Charge
Approve the charge for the new Broadband and Cable Advisory Committee as amended, with the additional change regarding the sunsetting of the committee at the conclusion of negotiations
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the charge for the new Broadband and Cable Advisory Committee as amended, with the additional change regarding the sunsetting of the committee at the conclusion of negotiations,.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the charge for the new Broadband and Cable Advisory Committee as amended, with the additional change regarding the sunsetting of the committee at the conclusion of negotiations,. 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)
A10. Review and discuss draft of fiscal year 2026 Annual Town Report
Adopt the draft document as presented for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay to adopt the draft document as presented for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay to adopt the draft document as presented for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 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: Whitney, second: Fay)
A15. Consent Calendar a) Review and vote to approve listed items b) Discuss, consider, and potentially
Approve the Consent Calendar
T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to approve the Consent Calendar.
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to approve the Consent Calendar. 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: Reynolds)
A11. Continued Eversource Grant of Location Hearing: Cochituate Road to install a new utility pole and
Close the hearing because the applicant has withdrawn the application with the intent of re-applying at a later date with an expanded scope of work
C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to close the hearing because the applicant has withdrawn the application with the intent of re-applying at a later date with an expanded scope of work. W. Whitney questioned whether a vote was needed or if the Chair could simply close the hearing. The Board determined they could proceed with the vote. C. Reynolds noted that there was also a double pole on Route 30 that needed to be addressed.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, ReynoldsAbstained: Whitney
From the minutes
“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to close the hearing because the applicant has withdrawn the application with the intent of re-applying at a later date with an expanded scope of work. W. Whitney questioned whether a vote was needed or if the Chair could simply close the hearing. The Board determined they could proceed with the vote. C. Reynolds noted that there was also a double pole on Route 30 that needed to be addressed. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, and C. Reynolds. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: W. Whitney. Adopted. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)
A12. Discuss funding request from Arts Wayland for Wayland Fest 2026 with potential to vote
Approve the request of $7,000 for the 2026 Wayland Festival
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Board approve the request of $7,000 for the 2026 Wayland Festival. In discussion, C. Martin suggested that the motion include the funding source from Town Center gift funds. W. Whitney accepted the amendment, seconded by D. Levine.
Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Reynolds
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Board approve the request of $7,000 for the 2026 Wayland Festival. In discussion, C. Martin suggested that the motion include the funding source from Town Center gift funds. W. Whitney accepted the amendment, seconded by D. Levine. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: C. Reynolds. Adopted. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)
A14. Reappointments to Committees: discuss, and potential vote to re-appoint
Re-appoint Mary Ellen Castagno to the Personnel Board for a term ending on June 30, 2029 and A. Ciaccio to the Historical Commission for a term ending June 30, 2029
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to re-appoint Mary Ellen Castagno to the Personnel Board for a term ending on June 30, 2029 and A. Ciaccio to the Historical Commission for a term ending June 30, 2029. There was a discussion about the responsibility to disclose any conflict of interest with the Ethics Commission.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to re-appoint Mary Ellen Castagno to the Personnel Board for a term ending on June 30, 2029 and A. Ciaccio to the Historical Commission for a term ending June 30, 2029. There was a discussion about the responsibility to disclose any conflict of interest with the Ethics Commission. 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)
Confirm the appointment of S. Fair to the Community Preservation Commission as appointed by the Conservation Commission, for a term ending June 30, 2029
D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to confirm the appointment of S. Fair to the Community Preservation Commission as appointed by the Conservation Commission, for a term ending June 30, 2029.
From the minutes
“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to confirm the appointment of S. Fair to the Community Preservation Commission as appointed by the Conservation Commission, 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: Levine, second: Whitney)
A16. Minutes: a) Review and approve minutes of August 17, 2026 and August 31, 2026, if available: The
Approve the minutes of August 17, 2026, as amended
W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of August 17, 2026, as amended.
The roll call lists Thomas Fay more than once. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of August 17, 2026, as amended. 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: Whitney, second: Levine)
A19. Adjourn
Adjourn
At 8:28 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 8:28 p.m., T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Reynolds 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: Reynolds)
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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