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Christopher Reynolds
At-large · 2 terms in this record
Chris Reynolds
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Reynolds 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 10 of 10 Select Board meetings in 2026–2027 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (10)
- Sep 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 31, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Board
Sep 8Approve the request of $7,000 for the 2026 Wayland…Motion: W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Board approve…Passed 4–0 · Reynolds: Abstained
September 8, 2026: 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.
Voted: Abstained
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)
Sep 8Approve the minutes of August 17, 2026, as amendedMotion: W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Reynolds: Not recorded
September 8, 2026: 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)
Aug 31Retain a 6:30 p.m. start time for the 2027…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, to retain a 6:30…Passed 3–1 · Reynolds: Yes
August 31, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 31Approve the minutes of July 20, 2026, as amendedMotion: T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Reynolds: Not recorded
August 31, 2026: 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)
Aug 17Approve agreement with NP Wayland, LLC for installation of…Motion: W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to approve agreement with…Passed 3–0 · Reynolds: Yes
August 17, 2026: 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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 17Re-appoint A. Ciaccio to the Historic District Commission for…Motion: W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to re-appoint A. Ciaccio…Passed 3–0 · Reynolds: Yes
August 17, 2026: 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…
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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 17Affirm and ratify the appointments of: S. Fair to…Motion: W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to affirm and ratify…Passed 3–0 · Reynolds: Yes
August 17, 2026: 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…
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.
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 17Amend the minutes of June 29, 2026 to read…Motion: W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to amend the minutes…Passed 3–0 · Reynolds: Yes
August 17, 2026: 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…
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."
Voted: Yes
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)
Aug 17Approve the Consent CalendarMotion: W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to approve the Consent…Passed 3–0 · Reynolds: Yes
August 17, 2026: Approve the Consent Calendar
W. Whitney moved, seconded by C. Reynolds to approve the Consent Calendar.
Voted: Yes
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)
Jun 15Appoint C. Schaff to the Board of Assessors with…Motion: Z. Ventress moved, seconded by T. Fay to appoint C. Schaff…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Reynolds: Yes
June 15, 2026: Appoint C. Schaff to the Board of Assessors with a term ending with the conclusion of the 2027 Annual Town Meeting
Z. Ventress moved, seconded by T. Fay to appoint C. Schaff to the Board of Assessors with a term ending with the conclusion of the 2027 Annual Town Meeting.
Voted: Yes
This was a joint vote with another board (count 8-0-0, including the other board’s members: yes: S. Klitgord, Y. Starr, Z. Ventress; absent: E. Zeligman, D. McNeilly). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown. The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Z. Ventress moved, seconded by T. Fay to appoint C. Schaff to the Board of Assessors with a term ending with the conclusion of the 2027 Annual Town Meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, S. Klitgord, D. Levine, C. Martin, C. Reynolds, Y. Starr, Z. Ventress, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: E. Zeligman, D. McNeilly. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 8-0-0.” (second: Fay)
Votes with no disagreement (54)
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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