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Board Advances Six Town Meeting Articles

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Board advances Town Building renovation planning

The Select Board agreed to establish a working group to develop next steps for a proposed Town Building renovation estimated at $22 million to $25 million. The Board also voted 5-0 to direct the Town Manager to negotiate a five-year, all-topic legal-services agreement with KP Law, and approved a $171,639.26 firewall replacement contract.

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Briefing

Jun 29, 2026

Board Discusses 195 Main Street Contamination

The Select Board discussed next steps for addressing site contamination at 195 Main Street, with environmental professional Ben Gould participating remotely. The board also appointed Hailey Fuqua to the Cultural Council through June 30, 2029, by a unanimous 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Wayland Approves $308,500 Town Roof Work

The Select Board approved a $308,500 contract to replace the Town Building Gymnasium roof membrane system, including related underlayments, flashings, fasteners, and accessories. The board also discussed preparations for a potential Fiscal Year 2028 operating override, but no override decision was recorded.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Board Reviews Scout Projects and Pond Naming

The Select Board agreed to consult relevant boards, committees, and departments before deciding whether to name the pond at Pod Meadow. It also reviewed possible Eagle Scout and Girl Scout Gold Award projects.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Board Approves $150,000 Culvert Grant

The Select Board approved a $150,000 grant agreement for design work on the Loker Street culvert over Snake Brook. The board also approved signing general obligation bond anticipation notes, although the note amount is unavailable in the provided minutes.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Outdoor Dining Decision Delayed to June 1

The Select Board voted 3-0 to continue deliberation on Dudley Chateau’s request to add outdoor dining to June 1, 2026. The current status will remain unchanged until the Board decides.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Board takes up Whispering Lane litigation

The Select Board voted 4-0-0 to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy and a potential vote concerning 16 Whispering Lane. The board returned to open session and recessed at 6:14 p.m. until the start of Annual Town Meeting.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Board Delays Cannabis Delivery Decision

The Select Board tabled a decision on whether Wayland should opt out of allowing cannabis deliveries to adult residents under updated state law. The Board voted 4-0 to support postponing Annual Town Meeting Article 16.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Board Authorizes Mural Grant Application

The Select Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Manager to apply for grants supporting the mural project. The Board also reviewed changes to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant and Rail Trail signs planned for installation before August 15, 2026, and by the end of 2027.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Board Reviews Water Supply Funding Options

The board reviewed long-term water-supply funding options; a 20-year level-principal financing approach was estimated at $40 million to $54 million, compared with $67 million for another option, while staff continued refining the figures.

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Wayland Advances Accessible Housing RFP

The Select Board voted 3-0 to authorize the Town Manager and Thomas J. Fay to finalize and publicly issue a request for proposals for potential disposition or redevelopment of 212 Cochituate Road, prioritizing accessible housing for adults with disabilities and units eligible for the Subsidized Housing Inventory.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Wayland Accepts $1.4 Million Dam Grant

The Select Board voted 5-0 to accept a $1,402,809.76 Hazard Mitigation Grant for Snake Brook Dam rehabilitation and authorized the Town Manager to sign related documents.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Board Backs Long-Term Water Supply Funding

The Select Board voted 4-0 to support the Annual Town Meeting article seeking construction funding for Wayland’s long-term water supply project; additional funding information is expected before the meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Board Takes Positions on Town Meeting Articles

The Select Board supported several 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles, including Other Post-Employment Benefits funding, vehicle and equipment sales, a Special Education reserve fund, and changes to Planning Board appeals. It rejected a proposed increase to the Route 20 West multifamily housing sub-district dimensions by a 2-3 vote and declined six Sherman’s Bridge-related articles by unanimous 0-5 votes. The Board postponed action on the long-term water supply construction-funding article after noting a substantial cost change and an open appeal.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Board Advances Town Meeting and Stormwater Plans

The Select Board unanimously approved a $165,560 Tighe & Bond task order for a Wayland Stormwater Asset Management Plan and advanced several 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Select Board Advances Town Meeting Articles

The Select Board voted 5-0 to support or advance numerous 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles, including easements for the Mass Central Rail Trail and a public-hearing referral for proposed changes to Planning Board appeals. The Board rejected proposed pension fund borrowing, acceptance of gifts of land, and a transfer to the General Stabilization Fund for the fire contract, each by a 0-5 vote.

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Briefing

Feb 13, 2026

Select Board Holds Executive Session

The Select Board voted 4-0 to enter executive session to discuss an individual personnel matter and review executive-session minutes. The proposed Community Pool Mural Project update was withdrawn, and no public comments were made.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Board Reviews Town Meeting Warrant Articles

The Select Board took no final action on the main warrant articles discussed and directed staff and liaisons to revise draft language for review on February 23, 2026. The Board also unanimously appointed Brian Chase to the Permanent Municipal Building Committee through June 30, 2028.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Select Board Presents Annual Meeting Articles

The Select Board presented its proposed 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles to the Finance Committee and identified liaisons for those articles. Specific article details were not included in the minutes.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board Reviews Major Town Meeting Proposals

The Select Board reviewed proposed 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles, including an $831,618 Community Preservation Act funding proposal for housing, historic resources, open space, Mainstone Farm debt service, administration, and the affordable housing trust. The board also swore in Lt. Mark Hebert as acting police chief.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Select Board Advances Town Meeting Proposals

The Select Board voted 4-0 to submit several articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, including transferring cost-of-living adjustment funds for the FY26 fire payroll budget, allowing green burials, and amending the Town Code. The Board also voted 4-0 to revise a Mass Central Rail Trail easement article to include temporary easements on specified parcels, provided the associated fees are reimbursed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Board Advances Six Town Meeting Articles

The Select Board voted 5-0 to submit six articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant, covering tax abatements, ballot-question summaries, digital legal notices, a cryptocurrency-machine prohibition, and transfers to the General Stabilization Fund, including funding for FY27 union contracts.

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