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January 8, 2018
18 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Paul R. DiNocco, Peter J. May, Mehreen N. Butt, Brian E. Falvey, Anthony Longo, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: Edward F. Dombroski
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Go in to executive session
Selectman Longo motioned to go in to executive session. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all four members voting in the affirmative.
The minutes give the count as 4-0, but 6 members were at the meeting (Paul R. DiNocco, Peter J. May, Mehreen N. Butt, Brian E. Falvey, Anthony Longo and Ann McGonigle Santos). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectman Longo motioned to go in to executive session. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all four members voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Longo, second: Butt)
Public Participation
Approve the minutes of December 11, 2017 as presented
There was no one present for Public Participation Selectman Longo motioned to approve the minutes of December 11, 2017 as presented. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“There was no one present for Public Participation Selectman Longo motioned to approve the minutes of December 11, 2017 as presented. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: May)
Approval of Minutes -Executive
Approve the executive minutes of December 11, 2017 as presented
Selectman May motioned to approve the executive minutes of December 11, 2017 as presented. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the executive minutes of December 11, 2017 as presented. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Public Hearing -Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's
Open the Public Hearing under Chapter 138 concerning alleged infractions by, and possible discipline of, Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's at 17-19 Water Street
Selectman Falvey motioned to open the Public Hearing under Chapter 138 concerning alleged infractions by, and possible discipline of, Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's at 17-19 Water Street. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members voting in the affirmative.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to open the Public Hearing under Chapter 138 concerning alleged infractions by, and possible discipline of, Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's at 17-19 Water Street. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Longo)
Continue the Public Hearing of Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's to January 22, 2018 at 7:10 p.m. so that all owners of Harrington's would be in attendance
Selectman Falvey motioned to continue the Public Hearing of Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's to January 22, 2018 at 7:10 p.m. so that all owners of Harrington's would be in attendance. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to continue the Public Hearing of Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's to January 22, 2018 at 7:10 p.m. so that all owners of Harrington's would be in attendance. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Longo)
Close the Public Hearing of Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's
Selectman Falvey motioned to close the Public Hearing of Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members voting in the affirmative.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to close the Public Hearing of Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Falvey, second: May)
Public Hearing -National Grid
Open the Public Hearing of National Grid
Selectman Falvey motioned to open the Public Hearing of National Grid. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members voting in the affirmative.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to open the Public Hearing of National Grid. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Longo)
Continue the Public Hearing until January 22, 2018 at 7:30 p.m
Selectman Falvey motioned to continue the Public Hearing until January 22, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to continue the Public Hearing until January 22, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: May)
Close the Public Hearing of National Grid
Selectman Falvey motioned to close the Public Hearing of National Grid. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members voting in the affirmative.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to close the Public Hearing of National Grid. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Falvey, second: May)
License / Permits -Common Victualler Licenses
Approve the renewal Common Victualler Licenses as presented
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the renewal Common Victualler Licenses as presented. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the renewal Common Victualler Licenses as presented. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
License / Permits -Class II Licenses
Approve the renewal Class II Licenses as presented
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the renewal Class II Licenses as presented. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the renewal Class II Licenses as presented. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Santos)
License / Permits - One Day Liquor License
Approve the One Day Liquor License request from Joanne Ragwar for an event at the Americal Civic Center on March 2, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request from Joanne Ragwar for an event at the Americal Civic Center on March 2, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request from Joanne Ragwar for an event at the Americal Civic Center on March 2, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Presentation / Action Item - 138 New Salem Street
Approve the Town of Wakefield to advertise for bids for 138 New Salem Street
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the Town of Wakefield to advertise for bids for 138 New Salem Street. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the Town of Wakefield to advertise for bids for 138 New Salem Street. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Presentation / Action Item - Library Request
Approve the request from the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $7,486.00 from various donors with thanks
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the request from the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $7,486.00 from various donors with thanks. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the request from the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $7,486.00 from various donors with thanks. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Santos)
Personnel / Appointments - Wakefield Retirement Board
Appoint Richard E. Smith of One Union Street, Wakefield as the Second Member to the Wakefield Retirement Board
Selectman May motioned to appoint Richard E. Smith of One Union Street, Wakefield as the Second Member to the Wakefield Retirement Board. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to appoint Richard E. Smith of One Union Street, Wakefield as the Second Member to the Wakefield Retirement Board. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Public Hearing -Dockside at Wakefield, Inc. d/b/a Dockside Your Neighborhood Family Restaurant
Open the Public Hearing under Chapter 138 concerning alleged infractions by, and a possible discipline of, Dockside at Wakefield, Inc. d/b/a Dockside Your Neighborhood Family Restaurant at 1099...
Selectman Falvey motioned to open the Public Hearing under Chapter 138 concerning alleged infractions by, and a possible discipline of, Dockside at Wakefield, Inc. d/b/a Dockside Your Neighborhood Family Restaurant at 1099 Main Street. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six member voting in the affirmative.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to open the Public Hearing under Chapter 138 concerning alleged infractions by, and a possible discipline of, Dockside at Wakefield, Inc. d/b/a Dockside Your Neighborhood Family Restaurant at 1099 Main Street. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six member voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Santos)
Close the Public Hearing
Selectman Longo motioned to close the Public Hearing. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members voting in the affirmative.
From the minutes
“Selectman Longo motioned to close the Public Hearing. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Longo, second: Santos)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman May motioned to adjourn. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to adjourn. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
From the Wakefield Town Council’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Town Council). We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no member photos): Jonathan Chines from his own Wakefield Patch posts (2026); Stacey Constas (2025), John Crisley (2025, captioned group photo) and Ami Ruehrwein Wall (April 2026 WCAT candidate forum screenshot) from the Wakefield Daily Item; Douglas Butler and John Carney from WCAT’s 2024 candidate interview photos (Barbara Worley); Brian Fox from WCAT’s board page (2021). All cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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