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October 21, 2025
19 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Timothy Waitkevitch, David Pignone, Ryan Foreman, Heidi Bilbo, Raymie Parker
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve Minutes - 9/30/25; 10/7/25; 10/14/25
Approve the minutes of 9/30/25, 10/7/25, and 10/14/25
Pignone moved to approve the minutes of 9/30/25, 10/7/25, and 10/14/25. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Raymie Parker Motion passes (4-0)
Yes: Foreman, Parker, Pignone, WaitkevitchThe roll call does not list Heidi Bilbo, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Pignone moved to approve the minutes of 9/30/25, 10/7/25, and 10/14/25. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Raymie Parker Motion passes (4-0).” (Motion: Pignone, second: Foreman)
Approve the street closures
Parker moved to approve the street closures. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Raymie Parker Motion passes (4-0)
Yes: Foreman, Parker, Pignone, WaitkevitchThe roll call does not list Heidi Bilbo, who was present; that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the street closures. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Raymie Parker Motion passes (4-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Foreman)
Appointment to Conservation Commission - Lauren Dempsey, Associate
Appoint Lauren Dempsey as an associate member of the Conservation Commission
Member Parker moved to appoint Lauren Dempsey as an associate member of the Conservation Commission. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Member Parker moved to appoint Lauren Dempsey as an associate member of the Conservation Commission. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Foreman)
Appointment to Open Space and Recreation Committee-Jan Houghton
Appoint Houghton to the Open Space and Recreation Committee
Parker moved to appoint Houghton to the Open Space and Recreation Committee. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to appoint Houghton to the Open Space and Recreation Committee. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Pignone)
Approve Skating Rink on the Common - Craig Celli
Approve the seasonal skating rink on Town Common
Parker moved to approve the seasonal skating rink on Town Common. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the seasonal skating rink on Town Common. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Pignone)
Approve Livery License - Mehmet Cinar
Approve the livery license for Mehmet Cinar
Parker moved to approve the livery license for Mehmet Cinar. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the livery license for Mehmet Cinar. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Foreman)
Enter into Liquor Licensing Authority
Parker moved to enter into Liquor Licensing Authority. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to enter into Liquor Licensing Authority. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Foreman)
Approve Special One Day License - Zoo New England
Approve the special one day license for Zoo New England for 11/19/25
Parker moved to approve the special one day license for Zoo New England for 11/19/25. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the special one day license for Zoo New England for 11/19/25. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Pignone)
Approve One Day License - Saint Patrick School
Approve the special one day license for Saint Patrick School for 11/14/25
Parker moved to approve the special one day license for Saint Patrick School for 11/14/25. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to approve the special one day license for Saint Patrick School for 11/14/25. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Foreman)
Exit the Liquor Licensing Authority and return to the Select Board
Parker moved to exit the Liquor Licensing Authority and return to the Select Board. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to exit the Liquor Licensing Authority and return to the Select Board. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Foreman)
Override Discussion
Create a ballot with two questions - one at $12.5 million and one at $9.3 million
Bilbo moved to create a ballot with two questions - one at $12.5 million and one at $9.3 million. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (4-0-1) with Pignone abstaining.
Yes: Bilbo, Foreman, Parker, WaitkevitchAbstained: PignoneThe roll call does not list David Pignone; the minutes say “with Pignone abstaining”, so David Pignone is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“Bilbo moved to create a ballot with two questions - one at $12.5 million and one at $9.3 million. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (4-0-1) with Pignone abstaining..” (Motion: Bilbo, second: Parker)
Use the ballot questions as presented by Sheehan (Question 2: Shall the Town of Stoneham be allowed to assess an additional $9,300,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes...
Parker moved to use the ballot questions as presented by Sheehan (Question 2: Shall the Town of Stoneham be allowed to assess an additional $9,300,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding public safety, education, council on aging, public works, library and general government expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026? Question 1: Shall the Town of Stoneham be allowed to assess an additional $12,500,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding public safety, education, council on aging, public works, library and general government expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026?). Pignone seconded the motion. Foreman stated that the mailer should include a breakdown of use. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to use the ballot questions as presented by Sheehan (Question 2: Shall the Town of Stoneham be allowed to assess an additional $9,300,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding public safety, education, council on aging, public works, library and general government expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026? Question 1: Shall the Town of Stoneham be allowed to assess an additional $12,500,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding public safety, education, council on aging, public works, library and general government expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026?). Pignone seconded the motion. Foreman stated that the mailer should include a breakdown of use. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Pignone)
Allow the Town Clerk to make minor modifications on the questions as needed
Foreman moved to allow the Town Clerk to make minor modifications on the questions as needed. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved to allow the Town Clerk to make minor modifications on the questions as needed. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Parker)
Enter into Liquor Licensing Authority
Pignone moved to enter into Liquor Licensing Authority. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Pignone moved to enter into Liquor Licensing Authority. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Pignone, second: Foreman)
Approve Change of Manager/Reconsideration - Angelo's Pizzeria Houghton appeared for the applicant, Angelo's Pizzeria
Approve the change in manager on reconsideration
Foreman moved to approve the change in manager on reconsideration. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved to approve the change in manager on reconsideration. Parker seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Parker)
Exit Liquor Licensing Authority and return to the Select Board
Parker moved to exit Liquor Licensing Authority and return to the Select Board. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to exit Liquor Licensing Authority and return to the Select Board. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Pignone)
Hold the override election on 12/9/25, from 7am to 8 pm, at 35 Central Street, in the town hall auditorium
Parker moved to hold the override election on 12/9/25, from 7am to 8 pm, at 35 Central Street, in the town hall auditorium. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Parker moved to hold the override election on 12/9/25, from 7am to 8 pm, at 35 Central Street, in the town hall auditorium. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Pignone)
Ask Town Counsel and the Town Clerk to prepare the notice of ballot pamphlet
Parker requested that Town Counsel and the Town Clerk prepare the notice of ballot pamphlet. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
The minutes say Raymie Parker “requested that Town Counsel and the Town Clerk prepare the notice of ballot pamphlet” and Ryan Foreman seconded; read as Parker’s motion.
From the minutes
“Parker requested that Town Counsel and the Town Clerk prepare the notice of ballot pamphlet. Foreman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Parker, second: Foreman)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Foreman moved to adjourn. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0)
From the minutes
“Foreman moved to adjourn. Pignone seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor: Timothy Waitkevitch David Pignone Ryan Foreman Heidi Bilbo Raymie Parker Motion passes (5-0).” (Motion: Foreman, second: Pignone)
From the Stoneham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Stoneham, Select Board page (captioned group photo). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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