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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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Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

26 of 29meetings attended (90%) · whole board 95%
161votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
3no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
1 of 1split votes where Brensley was in the minority
3abstained
4terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 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 26 of 29 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (29)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Mar 10Approve the minutes of March 4, 2025, as writtenMotion: C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Brensley: Abstained

March 10, 2025: Approve the minutes of March 4, 2025, as written

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of March 4, 2025, as written.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Brensley

From the minutes

“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve the minutes of March 4, 2025, as written. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)

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

Mar 4Approve Article BB. Adopt Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) 43C,…Motion: C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve Article BB.…Passed 3–0 · Brensley: Not recorded

March 4, 2025: Approve Article BB. Adopt Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) 43C, § 11 as shown on the screen-share with edits from Town Counsel

ApprovePassed · 3–0

C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve Article BB. Adopt Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) 43C, § 11 as shown on the screen-share with edits from Town Counsel. In discussion, T. Fay would share the final version with the Finance Committee.

Yes: Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“C. Martin moved, seconded by T. Fay to approve Article BB. Adopt Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L.) 43C, § 11 as shown on the screen-share with edits from Town Counsel. In discussion, T. Fay would share the final version with the Finance Committee. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Martin, second: Fay)

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

Mar 4Support Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Pre-Order…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to support Article Z.…Passed 3–0 · Brensley: Not recorded

March 4, 2025: Support Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Pre-Order Pick-up Window Zoning Overlay District as amended by Town Counsel within section 2807.2.1.as shown on the screen-share

Adopt orderPassed · 3–0

T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to support Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Pre-Order Pick-up Window Zoning Overlay District as amended by Town Counsel within section 2807.2.1.as shown on the screen-share.

Yes: Fay, Martin, WhitneyThe roll call lists Doug Levine as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by C. Martin to support Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw to Add Pre-Order Pick-up Window Zoning Overlay District as amended by Town Counsel within section 2807.2.1.as shown on the screen-share. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Martin)

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

Feb 26Permit co-sponsorship of Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw by…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to permit co-sponsorship of…Passed 4–0 · Brensley: Yes

February 26, 2025: Permit co-sponsorship of Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw by the Select Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals

ApprovePassed · 4–0

T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to permit co-sponsorship of Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw by the Select Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, WhitneyAbstained: Martin

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to permit co-sponsorship of Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw by the Select Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)

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

Feb 26Agree to take a position with respect to the…Motion: W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board agree…Passed 4–1 · Brensley: Not recorded

February 26, 2025: Agree to take a position with respect to the support of Article FF. Fiscal Year 2026 Omnibus Budget and Enterprise Fund Capital Budgets

ApprovePassed · 4–1

W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board agree to take a position with respect to the support of Article FF. Fiscal Year 2026 Omnibus Budget and Enterprise Fund Capital Budgets. In discussion, W. Whitney felt the vote of support was superfluous.

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

From the minutes

“W. Whitney moved, seconded by T. Fay that the Board agree to take a position with respect to the support of Article FF. Fiscal Year 2026 Omnibus Budget and Enterprise Fund Capital Budgets. In discussion, W. Whitney felt the vote of support was superfluous. Roll Call Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4- 1-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Fay)

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

Feb 24Approve the minutes of February 3, 2025 and February…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Brensley: Abstained

February 24, 2025: Approve the minutes of February 3, 2025 and February 10, 2025, as amended

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of February 3, 2025 and February 10, 2025, as amended.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyAbstained: Brensley

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes of February 3, 2025 and February 10, 2025, as amended. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Brensley. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)

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

Feb 24Support Article Z. Amend Zoning BylawMotion: T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to support Article Z.…Passed 4–0 · Brensley: Yes

February 24, 2025: Support Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw

ApprovePassed · 4–0

T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to support Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw. In discussion, W. Whitney expressed concern about the Board setting precedent of presenting zoning articles. C. Martin returned to the meeting at 9:53 p.m.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, MartinAbstained: Whitney

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Brensley, to support Article Z. Amend Zoning Bylaw. In discussion, W. Whitney expressed concern about the Board setting precedent of presenting zoning articles. C. Martin returned to the meeting at 9:53 p.m. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine and C. Martin. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: W. Whitney. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Brensley)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Feb 10Un-insert Article N and Article NNMotion: T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to un-insert Article N…Passed 5–0 · Brensley: Not recorded

February 10, 2025: Un-insert Article N and Article NN

ApprovePassed · 5–0

T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to un-insert Article N and Article NN. In discussion, C. Martin voted against the motion stating that the motion needed to be in the affirmative. After discussion she voted in support of the motion.

The roll call lists Carol Martin more than once. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to un-insert Article N and Article NN. In discussion, C. Martin voted against the motion stating that the motion needed to be in the affirmative. After discussion she voted in support of the motion. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: C. Martin. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)

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

Feb 10Support Article W. 195 Main - Environmental Clean Up…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article W.…Passed 4–1 · Brensley: No

February 10, 2025: Support Article W. 195 Main - Environmental Clean Up as set forth in the packet

ApprovePassed · 4–1

T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article W. 195 Main - Environmental Clean Up as set forth in the packet.

Voted: No

Yes: Fay, Levine, Martin, WhitneyNo: Brensley

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article W. 195 Main - Environmental Clean Up as set forth in the packet. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: A. Brensley. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-1-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Feb 10Support Article CC. 195 Main Street Non-Binding ResolutionMotion: T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article CC.…Passed 4–0 · Brensley: Yes

February 10, 2025: Support Article CC. 195 Main Street Non-Binding Resolution

Adopt resolutionPassed · 4–0

T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article CC. 195 Main Street Non-Binding Resolution. D. Levine removed the phrase "public-private partnership" from the resolution language. C. Martin abstained because she had not done enough due diligence on the matter.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Brensley, Fay, Levine, WhitneyAbstained: Martin

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine, to support Article CC. 195 Main Street Non-Binding Resolution. D. Levine removed the phrase "public-private partnership" from the resolution language. C. Martin abstained because she had not done enough due diligence on the matter. Vote: YEA: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (161)

    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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