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Wayland Former Select Board member

Anne Brensley

At-large · 4 terms in this record

Anne R. Brensley

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

33 of 41meetings attended (80%) · whole board 89%
202votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
8no votes (4% of votes cast) · whole board 4%
1 of 7split votes where Brensley was in the minority · whole board 26%
4abstained
4terms in this record

On split votes, Brensley voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Brensley as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 33 of 41 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (41)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

May 14Endorse the expected motion to refer Article 26 to…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Select Board…Failed 0–4 · Brensley: No

May 14, 2024: Endorse the expected motion to refer Article 26 to the Select Board for further study and a report

ApproveFailed · 0–4

T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Select Board vote to endorse the expected motion to refer Article 26 to the Select Board for further study and a report.

Voted: No

No: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Select Board vote to endorse the expected motion to refer Article 26 to the Select Board for further study and a report. Vote: YEA: None. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin, W. Whitney. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed 0-4-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

May 14Endorse a substitute motion to refer Article 27 to…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Select Board…Failed 0–4 · Brensley: No

May 14, 2024: Endorse a substitute motion to refer Article 27 to the Select Board for further study

ApproveFailed · 0–4

T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Select Board vote to endorse a substitute motion to refer Article 27 to the Select Board for further study.

Voted: No

No: Brensley, Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin that the Select Board vote to endorse a substitute motion to refer Article 27 to the Select Board for further study. Vote: YEA: None. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay, C. Martin, W. Whitney. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed 0-4-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

May 14Endorse Article 27 as printed in the warrant should…Motion: C. Martin moved, seconded by W. Whitney, that the Board endorse…Failed 0–4 · Brensley: Not recorded

May 14, 2024: Endorse Article 27 as printed in the warrant should a motion be made to adopt it

ApproveFailed · 0–4

C. Martin moved, seconded by W. Whitney, that the Board endorse Article 27 as printed in the warrant should a motion be made to adopt it.

The minutes give the count as 0-4-1, but the roll call reads: Thomas Fay yes, Adam Gutbezahl yes, Carol Martin yes, William Whitney yes, Anne Brensley abstained. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“C. Martin moved, seconded by W. Whitney, that the Board endorse Article 27 as printed in the warrant should a motion be made to adopt it. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin, W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley. Motion failed 0-4-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Whitney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

May 6Approve the minutes of April 29, 2024, as amendedMotion: T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Brensley: Yes

May 6, 2024: Approve the minutes of April 29, 2024, as amended

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of April 29, 2024, as amended.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brensley, Gutbezahl, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Fay

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of April 29, 2024, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: T. Fay. Approved. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Apr 29Approve the minutes of April 1, 2024 and April…Motion: C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes…Passed 3–0 · Brensley: Not recorded

April 29, 2024: Approve the minutes of April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024, as amended

Approve minutesPassed · 3–0

C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024, as amended.

Yes: Gutbezahl, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Anne Brensley as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of April 1, 2024 and April 8, 2024, as amended. Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Apr 1Withdraw Article S. Revise Town Code Chapter 43: PersonnelMotion: C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to withdraw Article S.…Failed 2–3 · Brensley: No

April 1, 2024: Withdraw Article S. Revise Town Code Chapter 43: Personnel

ApproveFailed · 2–3

C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to withdraw Article S. Revise Town Code Chapter 43: Personnel. In discussion, the Board discussed further revisions. A. Brensley suggested that the proposed language was a better option than taking no action. M. McCall noted that the article could still be amended from Town Meeting floor.

Voted: No

Yes: Gutbezahl, MartinNo: Brensley, Fay, Whitney

From the minutes

“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to withdraw Article S. Revise Town Code Chapter 43: Personnel. In discussion, the Board discussed further revisions. A. Brensley suggested that the proposed language was a better option than taking no action. M. McCall noted that the article could still be amended from Town Meeting floor. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl and C. Martin. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay and W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed. 2-3-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 1Recommend approval of Article S. Revise Town Code Chapter…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to recommend approval of…Passed 4–1 · Brensley: Yes

April 1, 2024: Recommend approval of Article S. Revise Town Code Chapter 43: Personnel as set forth in the packet

ApprovePassed · 4–1

T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to recommend approval of Article S. Revise Town Code Chapter 43: Personnel as set forth in the packet. In discussion, C. Martin objected to the language. A. Gutbezahl suggested the entire Town Code be cleaned up.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brensley, Fay, Gutbezahl, WhitneyNo: Martin

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to recommend approval of Article S. Revise Town Code Chapter 43: Personnel as set forth in the packet. In discussion, C. Martin objected to the language. A. Gutbezahl suggested the entire Town Code be cleaned up. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl and W. Whitney. NAY: C. Martin. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Approved. 4-1-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 1Approve the minutes of March 11, 2024, as amendedMotion: T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes…Passed 3–0 · Brensley: Yes

April 1, 2024: Approve the minutes of March 11, 2024, as amended

Approve minutesPassed · 3–0

T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of March 11, 2024, as amended.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brensley, Gutbezahl, MartinAbstained: Fay, Whitney

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of March 11, 2024, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: T. Fay and W. Whitney. Approved. 3-0-2.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Apr 1Approve the minutes of March 22, 2024, as amendedMotion: C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Brensley: Abstained

April 1, 2024: Approve the minutes of March 22, 2024, as amended

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of March 22, 2024, as amended.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Brensley

From the minutes

“C. Martin moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of March 22, 2024, as amended. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley. Approved. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Gutbezahl)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 18Recommend approval of Article KK: Amend Zoning Bylaw to…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of…Failed 2–2 · Brensley: Abstained

March 18, 2024: Recommend approval of Article KK: Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Retail Self-Storage as Additional Commercial Use in a New Business B Zone Sub-district B-1

ApproveFailed · 2–2

T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article KK: Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Retail Self-Storage as Additional Commercial Use in a New Business B Zone Sub-district B-1. In discussion, A. Gutbezahl emphasized that the proposed zoning bylaw, as written, did not specifically award the community space to Arts Wayland. A. Gutbezahl took issue with the way Arts Wayland had been prematurely promised the space. R. Stanizzi noted that the zoning language could not include a specific non-profit. T. Fay asked if an RFP would be required to which M. McCall answered that the community space would be subject to procurement law. T. Fay expressed support for the article citing the need for increased commercial tax revenue in Wayland and acknowledged that it was private land subject to a variety of commercial uses. C. Martin expressed concern about maintenance costs of the proposed Town space and felt that it did not fit well together with a storage facility. W. Whitney felt that it was not the right parcel for a storage facility and questioned the revenue benefit. A. Brensley felt that the Board should not take a position on the article and that it was ready for discussion on Town Meeting floor.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fay, GutbezahlNo: Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Brensley

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article KK: Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Retail Self-Storage as Additional Commercial Use in a New Business B Zone Sub-district B-1. In discussion, A. Gutbezahl emphasized that the proposed zoning bylaw, as written, did not specifically award the community space to Arts Wayland. A. Gutbezahl took issue with the way Arts Wayland had been prematurely promised the space. R. Stanizzi noted that the zoning language could not include a specific non-profit. T. Fay asked if an RFP would be required to which M. McCall answered that the community space would be subject to procurement law. T. Fay expressed support for the article citing the need for increased commercial tax revenue in Wayland and acknowledged that it was private land subject to a variety of commercial uses. C. Martin expressed concern about maintenance costs of the proposed Town space and felt that it did not fit well together with a storage facility. W. Whitney felt that it was not the right parcel for a storage facility and questioned the revenue benefit. A. Brensley felt that the Board should not take a position on the article and that it was ready for discussion on Town Meeting floor. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Gutbezahl, T. Fay. NAY: C. Martin, W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley. The motion failed. 2-2-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (183)

    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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