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February 12, 2018
29 recorded votes, 26 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Paul R. DiNocco, Peter J. May, Mehreen N. Butt, Edward F. Dombroski, Brian E. Falvey, Anthony Longo, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Approve the minutes of January 22, 2018 as presented
There was no one present for Public Participation Selectman May motioned to approve the minutes of January 22, 2018 as presented. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“There was no one present for Public Participation Selectman May motioned to approve the minutes of January 22, 2018 as presented. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Presentation / Action Item Budgets
Approve the Treasurer Budget in the amount of $202,875.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the Treasurer Budget in the amount of $202,875.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the Treasurer Budget in the amount of $202,875.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Tax Collector Budget in the amount of $255,954.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Selectman May motioned to approve the Tax Collector Budget in the amount of $255,954.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Tax Collector Budget in the amount of $255,954.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Approve the Assessor Budget in the amount of $226,068.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Selectman May motioned to approve the Assessor Budget in the amount of $226,068.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Assessor Budget in the amount of $226,068.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Approve the Town Clerk Budget in the amount of $202,502.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Selectman May motioned to approve the Town Clerk Budget in the amount of $202,502.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Town Clerk Budget in the amount of $202,502.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Approve the Election & Registration Budget in the amount of $41,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Selectman May motioned to approve the Election & Registration Budget in the amount of $41,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Election & Registration Budget in the amount of $41,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Approve the Board of Health Budget in the amount of $239,472.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Selectman May motioned to approve the Board of Health Budget in the amount of $239,472.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Board of Health Budget in the amount of $239,472.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Approve the Miscellaneous Selectmen Budget in the amount of $25,125.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Selectman May motioned to approve the Miscellaneous Selectmen Budget in the amount of $25,125.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Miscellaneous Selectmen Budget in the amount of $25,125.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Approve the General Insurance Budget in the amount of $392,845.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Selectman May motioned to approve the General Insurance Budget in the amount of $392,845.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the General Insurance Budget in the amount of $392,845.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Approve the Medicare Budget in the amount of $709,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Selectman May motioned to approve the Medicare Budget in the amount of $709,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Medicare Budget in the amount of $709,000.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Approve the Worker's Compensation Budget in the amount of $500,454.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Selectman May motioned to approve the Worker's Compensation Budget in the amount of $500,454.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Worker's Compensation Budget in the amount of $500,454.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Presentation / Action Item - Wakefield Fire Chief Request
Approve the request from the Wakefield Fire Chief to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Fire Department in the amount of $1,000.00 from Mun Su Sa Buddhist Temple, Inc. with thanks
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from the Wakefield Fire Chief to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Fire Department in the amount of $1,000.00 from Mun Su Sa Buddhist Temple, Inc. with thanks. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from the Wakefield Fire Chief to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Fire Department in the amount of $1,000.00 from Mun Su Sa Buddhist Temple, Inc. with thanks. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Presentation / Action Item - Town Treasurer Request
Approve the request from the Town Treasurer to transfer $119,037.50 from the Town's capital projects account at The Savings Bank to the Town's general fund to pay the following bonds: Public...
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from the Town Treasurer to transfer $119,037.50 from the Town's capital projects account at The Savings Bank to the Town's general fund to pay the following bonds: Public Safety - Interest $47,150.00; Land Acquisition - Interest $5,400.00; Galvin Feasibility - Interest $3,943.75; Athletic Fields - Interest $62,543.75. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from the Town Treasurer to transfer $119,037.50 from the Town's capital projects account at The Savings Bank to the Town's general fund to pay the following bonds: Public Safety - Interest $47,150.00; Land Acquisition - Interest $5,400.00; Galvin Feasibility - Interest $3,943.75; Athletic Fields - Interest $62,543.75. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Presentation / Action Item - Library Director Request
Approve the request from the Library Director to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $6,874.00 from various donors with thanks
Selectman May motioned to approve the request from the Library Director to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $6,874.00 from various donors with thanks. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the request from the Library Director to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $6,874.00 from various donors with thanks. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Presentation / Action Item - Parent University Banner
Approve the request to hang a banner for Parent University from February 26, 2018 to March 12, 2018
Selectman May motioned to approve the request to hang a banner for Parent University from February 26, 2018 to March 12, 2018. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the request to hang a banner for Parent University from February 26, 2018 to March 12, 2018. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Presentation / Action Item - Wakefield Alliance Against Violence Banner
Approve the request to hang a banner for Wakefield Alliance Against Violence White Ribbon from March 12, 2018 to March 26, 2018
Selectman May motioned to approve the request to hang a banner for Wakefield Alliance Against Violence White Ribbon from March 12, 2018 to March 26, 2018. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the request to hang a banner for Wakefield Alliance Against Violence White Ribbon from March 12, 2018 to March 26, 2018. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Presentation / Action Item - Wakefield WWII Memorial Fund
Approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Wakefield World War II Memorial Fund in the amount of $200.00 from various donors in memory of Phyllis Hull
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Wakefield World War II Memorial Fund in the amount of $200.00 from various donors in memory of Phyllis Hull. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Wakefield World War II Memorial Fund in the amount of $200.00 from various donors in memory of Phyllis Hull. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Presentation / Action Item - Stephen P. Maio Disclosure
Accept the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest for Stephen P. Maio to serve on the Search Committee for a new Superintendent of Schools and that the search committee is not a conflict...
Selectwoman Santos motioned to accept the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest for Stephen P. Maio to serve on the Search Committee for a new Superintendent of Schools and that the search committee is not a conflict of interest. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to accept the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest for Stephen P. Maio to serve on the Search Committee for a new Superintendent of Schools and that the search committee is not a conflict of interest. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
License / Permits -Hallmark Health
Approve the request from Hallmark Health for a One Day Liquor License for May 10, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Subaru of Wakefield
Selectman Longo motioned to approve the request from Hallmark Health for a One Day Liquor License for May 10, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Subaru of Wakefield. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1. Selectwoman Butt abstained.
Yes: DiNocco, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, May, SantosAbstained: Butt
From the minutes
“Selectman Longo motioned to approve the request from Hallmark Health for a One Day Liquor License for May 10, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Subaru of Wakefield. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1. Selectwoman Butt abstained..” (Motion: Longo, second: Santos)
License / Permits -Wakefield Educational Foundation
Approve the request from Wakefield Educational Foundation for a One Day Liquor License for the Annual Adult Spelling Bee for March 2, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center
Selectman May motioned to approve the request from Wakefield Educational Foundation for a One Day Liquor License for the Annual Adult Spelling Bee for March 2, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectman Longo seconded and waived the fee. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the request from Wakefield Educational Foundation for a One Day Liquor License for the Annual Adult Spelling Bee for March 2, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectman Longo seconded and waived the fee. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
License / Permits -Albion Cultural Exchange Committee
Approve the request from the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee for a Two Day Liquor License for March 1, 2018 and March 2, 2018 at the Albion Cultural Exchange Center
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee for a Two Day Liquor License for March 1, 2018 and March 2, 2018 at the Albion Cultural Exchange Center. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee for a Two Day Liquor License for March 1, 2018 and March 2, 2018 at the Albion Cultural Exchange Center. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
License / Permits -Rafa Pizzeria - Common Victualler License
Approve the request from Rafa Pizzeria for a Common Victualler License at 927 Main Street
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from Rafa Pizzeria for a Common Victualler License at 927 Main Street. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from Rafa Pizzeria for a Common Victualler License at 927 Main Street. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
License / Permits -Rafa Pizzeria -Entertainmen t License
Approve the request from Rafa Pizzeria for an Entertainment License at 927 Main Street
Selectman May motioned to approve the request from Rafa Pizzeria for an Entertainment License at 927 Main Street. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the request from Rafa Pizzeria for an Entertainment License at 927 Main Street. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
License / Permits -Paul DiNocco
Approve the request from Paul DiNocoo for a One Day Liquor License for February 27, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from Paul DiNocoo for a One Day Liquor License for February 27, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1. Selectman DiNocco abstained.
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, May, SantosAbstained: DiNocco
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from Paul DiNocoo for a One Day Liquor License for February 27, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1. Selectman DiNocco abstained..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Recess
A 30 minute recess
Selectman May motioned for a 30 minute recess. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey arrived at 7:00 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Brian E. Falvey is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned for a 30 minute recess. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Public Hearing -National Grid
Open the Public Hearing for National Grid
Selectman Falvey motioned to open the Public Hearing for National Grid. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all seven members voting in the affirmative.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to open the Public Hearing for National Grid. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all seven members voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Santos)
Join Winchester and Stoneham in demanding the HPFF cable if the Siting Board decides on the XLPE cable
Selectman Dombroski motioned that in the event that the decision comes down to use the XLPE cable that the Board join Winchester and Stoneham in demanding that the HPFF cable to used. Selectman Longo seconded. The other Board members would like to see what the report from the Energy Facilities Siting Board decision would be before they vote on this. The Board voted against the motion 5-2-0 with Selectman Falvey, Selectman May, Selectwoman Santos, Selectwoman Butt and Chairman DiNocco voting against the motion and Selectman Longo and Selectman Dombroski voting in favor of the motion.
Yes: Dombroski, LongoNo: Butt, DiNocco, Falvey, May, SantosThe minutes say “The Board voted against the motion 5-2-0,” with Brian E. Falvey, Peter J. May, Ann McGonigle Santos, Mehreen N. Butt and Paul R. DiNocco voting against and Anthony Longo and Edward F. Dombroski voting in favor.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dombroski motioned that in the event that the decision comes down to use the XLPE cable that the Board join Winchester and Stoneham in demanding that the HPFF cable to used. Selectman Longo seconded. The other Board members would like to see what the report from the Energy Facilities Siting Board decision would be before they vote on this. The Board voted against the motion 5-2-0 with Selectman Falvey, Selectman May, Selectwoman Santos, Selectwoman Butt and Chairman DiNocco voting against the motion and Selectman Longo and Selectman Dombroski voting in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Longo)
Close the public hearing
Selectman Falvey motioned to close the public hearing. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all seven members voting in the affirmative.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to close the public hearing. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all seven members voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Santos)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectman Longo motioned to adjourn. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectman Longo motioned to adjourn. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Longo, 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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