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Thomas Fay

At-large · 9 terms in this record

Thomas J. Fay; Tom Fay

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Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board

37 of 42meetings attended (88%) · whole board 90%
243votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
17no votes (7% of votes cast) · whole board 7%
1 of 8split votes where Fay was in the minority · whole board 27%
2abstained
9terms in this record

On split votes, Fay voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Fay 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 37 of 42 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (42)

Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board

Mar 30Withdraw Article KK. Senior Property Assessment Credit from the…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to withdraw Article KK.…Passed 2–0 · Fay: Yes

March 30, 2026: Withdraw Article KK. Senior Property Assessment Credit from the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

ApprovePassed · 2–0

T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to withdraw Article KK. Senior Property Assessment Credit from the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fay, WhitneyAbstained: Martin

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney to withdraw Article KK. Senior Property Assessment Credit from the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley and D. Levine. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted. 2-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Whitney)

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

Mar 30Adopt the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Order of the…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, that the Board adopt…Passed 2–1 · Fay: Yes

March 30, 2026: Adopt the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Order of the Articles with the following changes: that after the Consent Calendar (ending with Article P) the Board insert the Long-Term Water Supply…

Adopt orderPassed · 2–1

T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, that the Board adopt the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Order of the Articles with the following changes: that after the Consent Calendar (ending with Article P) the Board insert the Long-Term Water Supply (Article HH) and 25 Holiday Road (Article DD).

Voted: Yes

Yes: Fay, WhitneyNo: Martin

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by W. Whitney, that the Board adopt the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Order of the Articles with the following changes: that after the Consent Calendar (ending with Article P) the Board insert the Long-Term Water Supply (Article HH) and 25 Holiday Road (Article DD). Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay and W. Whitney. NAY: C. Martin. ABSENT: A. Brensley and D. Levine. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 2-1-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Whitney)

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

Mar 16Accept the gift from the anonymous donor with gratitudeMotion: W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Select Board…Passed 3–0 · Fay: Not recorded

March 16, 2026: Accept the gift from the anonymous donor with gratitude

ApprovePassed · 3–0

W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Select Board accept the gift from the anonymous donor with gratitude.

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

From the minutes

“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine that the Select Board accept the gift from the anonymous donor with gratitude. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)

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

Mar 16Appoint K. Bruss to the Council on Aging Board…Motion: D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to appoint K. Bruss…Passed 3–0 · Fay: Not recorded

March 16, 2026: Appoint K. Bruss to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2028

AppointPassed · 3–0

D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to appoint K. Bruss to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2028.

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

From the minutes

“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to appoint K. Bruss to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2028. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)

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

Mar 16Support Article O. Update Personnel Bylaws and Wage &…Motion: D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to support Article O.…Passed 3–0 · Fay: Not recorded

March 16, 2026: Support Article O. Update Personnel Bylaws and Wage & Classification Plan and Fund Union Agreements and authorize the Chair or the Town Manager to update, as necessary, the numbers contained…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to support Article O. Update Personnel Bylaws and Wage & Classification Plan and Fund Union Agreements and authorize the Chair or the Town Manager to update, as necessary, the numbers contained in the article under non-union positions and cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for FY2027.

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

From the minutes

“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to support Article O. Update Personnel Bylaws and Wage & Classification Plan and Fund Union Agreements and authorize the Chair or the Town Manager to update, as necessary, the numbers contained in the article under non-union positions and cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for FY2027. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)

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

Mar 16Approve the amended on premises retail Annual All Alcoholic…Motion: D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to vote to approve…Passed 3–0 · Fay: Not recorded

March 16, 2026: Approve the amended on premises retail Annual All Alcoholic Beverages License for URBN Wayland Village, LLC d/b/a Terrain located at 297 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778

ApprovePassed · 3–0

D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to vote to approve the amended on premises retail Annual All Alcoholic Beverages License for URBN Wayland Village, LLC d/b/a Terrain located at 297 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778.

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

From the minutes

“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to vote to approve the amended on premises retail Annual All Alcoholic Beverages License for URBN Wayland Village, LLC d/b/a Terrain located at 297 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)

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

Mar 16Approve the Consent Calendar of March 16, 2026Motion: W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent…Passed 3–0 · Fay: Not recorded

March 16, 2026: Approve the Consent Calendar of March 16, 2026

ApprovePassed · 3–0

W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar of March 16, 2026.

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

From the minutes

“W. Whitney moved, seconded by D. Levine to approve the Consent Calendar of March 16, 2026. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin, and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Levine)

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

Mar 16Approve the minutes of February 23, 2026, as amendedMotion: D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes…Passed 3–0 · Fay: Not recorded

March 16, 2026: Approve the minutes of February 23, 2026, as amended

Approve minutesPassed · 3–0

D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of February 23, 2026, as amended.

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

From the minutes

“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of February 23, 2026, as amended. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)

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

Mar 16Approve the minutes of March 2, 2026, as amendedMotion: D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes…Passed 3–0 · Fay: Not recorded

March 16, 2026: Approve the minutes of March 2, 2026, as amended

Approve minutesPassed · 3–0

D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of March 2, 2026, as amended.

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

From the minutes

“D. Levine moved, seconded by W. Whitney to approve the minutes of March 2, 2026, as amended. Vote: YEA: D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Brensley, T. Fay. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 3-0-0.” (Motion: Levine, second: Whitney)

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

Mar 9Insert Article C. Current Year TransfersMotion: T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert Article C.…Failed 0–5 · Fay: No

March 9, 2026: Insert Article C. Current Year Transfers

ApproveFailed · 0–5

T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert Article C. Current Year Transfers.

Voted: No

No: Brensley, Fay, Levine, Martin, Whitney

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Levine to insert Article C. Current Year Transfers. Roll Call Vote: YEA: None. NAY: A. Brensley, T. Fay, D. Levine, C. Martin and W. Whitney. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed 0-5-0.” (Motion: Fay, second: Levine)

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

Votes with no disagreement (184)

    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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