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March 12, 2018
23 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Paul R. DiNocco, Peter J. May, Mehreen N. Butt, Edward F. Dombroski, Anthony Longo, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: Brian E. Falvey
Every vote, in order
Executive Session -Litigation
Go in to executive session
Selectman Dombroski motioned to go in to executive session. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members voting in the affirmative.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dombroski motioned to go in to executive session. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six members voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: May)
Approval of Minutes -Regular February 26, 2018
Approve the minutes of February 26, 2018 as presented
Selectman May motioned to approve the minutes of February 26, 2018 as presented. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the minutes of February 26, 2018 as presented. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Approval of Minutes -Executive February 26, 2018
Approve the Executive minutes of February 26, 2018 as presented
Selectman May motioned to approve the Executive minutes of February 26, 2018 as presented. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-1 with Selectwoman Santos abstaining.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, MayAbstained: Santos
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Executive minutes of February 26, 2018 as presented. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-1 with Selectwoman Santos abstaining..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Presentation / Action Items -Budgets
Approve the Selectmen Budget in the amount of $474,431.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Selectman May motioned to approve the Selectmen Budget in the amount of $474,431.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Selectmen Budget in the amount of $474,431.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Approve the Accounting Department Budget in the amount of $401,089.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Selectman May motioned to approve the Accounting Department Budget in the amount of $401,089.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Accounting Department Budget in the amount of $401,089.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Approve the Information Technology Budget in the amount of $353,021.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill and Chief Executive Officer Todd Bowden
Selectman May motioned to approve the Information Technology Budget in the amount of $353,021.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill and Chief Executive Officer Todd Bowden. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Information Technology Budget in the amount of $353,021.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill and Chief Executive Officer Todd Bowden. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Approve the Inspectional Services Budget in the amount of $302,962.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill and Building Inspector Jack Roberto
Selectman May motioned to approve the Inspectional Services Budget in the amount of $302,962.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill and Building Inspector Jack Roberto. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Inspectional Services Budget in the amount of $302,962.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill and Building Inspector Jack Roberto. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Approve the Library Budget in the amount of $1,625,472.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill and Library Director Catherine McDonald
Selectman May motioned to approve the Library Budget in the amount of $1,625,472.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill and Library Director Catherine McDonald. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Library Budget in the amount of $1,625,472.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill and Library Director Catherine McDonald. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Approve the Retirement Budget in the amount of $5,840,177.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill and Retirement Board Executive Director Cathy Cheek
Selectman May motioned to approve the Retirement Budget in the amount of $5,840,177.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill and Retirement Board Executive Director Cathy Cheek. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Retirement Budget in the amount of $5,840,177.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill and Retirement Board Executive Director Cathy Cheek. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Presentation / Action Item - Snow and Ice Overdraft
Approve the $300,000.00 Snow and Ice Overdraft
Selectman May motioned to approve the $300,000.00 Snow and Ice Overdraft. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the $300,000.00 Snow and Ice Overdraft. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Presentation / Action Item - Annual Town Meeting Date Change
Change the date of the Annual Town Meeting to April 30, 2018
Selectman May motioned to change the date of the Annual Town Meeting to April 30, 2018. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to change the date of the Annual Town Meeting to April 30, 2018. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Presentation / Action Item - Banner Request
Approve the hanging of a banner for the Gator Gallup 5k Run/Walk from March 24, 2018 through April 7, 2018
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the hanging of a banner for the Gator Gallup 5k Run/Walk from March 24, 2018 through April 7, 2018. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the hanging of a banner for the Gator Gallup 5k Run/Walk from March 24, 2018 through April 7, 2018. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Presentation / Action Item - Potential Opioid Litigation
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign an engagement letter with the law firm of Scott & Scott for the purpose of pursuing opioid litigation
Selectwoman Santos motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to sign an engagement letter with the law firm of Scott & Scott for the purpose of pursuing opioid litigation. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0-.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to authorize the Town Administrator to sign an engagement letter with the law firm of Scott & Scott for the purpose of pursuing opioid litigation. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0-..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Presentation / Action Item - Library Request
Approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,789.00 from various donors with thanks
Selectman May motioned to approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,789.00 from various donors with thanks. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,789.00 from various donors with thanks. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Presentation / Action Item - Traffic Advisory Recommenda tions
Approve the Lowell Street/Vernon Street intersection "No Turn on Red
Lt. Steve Skory, Chair of the Traffic Advisory Committee appeared before the Board regarding the following Traffic Advisory recommendations: Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the Lowell Street/Vernon Street intersection "No Turn on Red". Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Lt. Steve Skory, Chair of the Traffic Advisory Committee appeared before the Board regarding the following Traffic Advisory recommendations: Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the Lowell Street/Vernon Street intersection "No Turn on Red". Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the 5 parking spaces on Common Street adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park be posed for "Local Merchant Parking Only 9am to 5pm" and to charge $10.00 a year for each space
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the 5 parking spaces on Common Street adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park be posed for "Local Merchant Parking Only 9am to 5pm" and to charge $10.00 a year for each space. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the 5 parking spaces on Common Street adjacent to Veterans Memorial Park be posed for "Local Merchant Parking Only 9am to 5pm" and to charge $10.00 a year for each space. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 3 parking spaces on the southbound side of Main Street between the Civic Center and Galvin Middle School be posted for "Local Merchant Parking Only 9am to 5pm" and to charge $10.00 a...
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the 3 parking spaces on the southbound side of Main Street between the Civic Center and Galvin Middle School be posted for "Local Merchant Parking Only 9am to 5pm" and to charge $10.00 a year for each space. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the 3 parking spaces on the southbound side of Main Street between the Civic Center and Galvin Middle School be posted for "Local Merchant Parking Only 9am to 5pm" and to charge $10.00 a year for each space. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 3 parking spaced in the Smith Street parking lot be posted for "Local Merchant Parking Only 9am to 5pm" and to charge $10.00 a year for each space
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the 3 parking spaced in the Smith Street parking lot be posted for "Local Merchant Parking Only 9am to 5pm" and to charge $10.00 a year for each space. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the 3 parking spaced in the Smith Street parking lot be posted for "Local Merchant Parking Only 9am to 5pm" and to charge $10.00 a year for each space. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve a handicapped parking space be installed on the southbound side of Main Street, twenty feet from the southern edge of the driveway of 681 Main Street
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve a handicapped parking space be installed on the southbound side of Main Street, twenty feet from the southern edge of the driveway of 681 Main Street. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve a handicapped parking space be installed on the southbound side of Main Street, twenty feet from the southern edge of the driveway of 681 Main Street. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
License / Permits - One Day Liquor License
Approve the request from The Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce for Blossoms at the Beebe on April 28, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from The Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce for Blossoms at the Beebe on April 28, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from The Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce for Blossoms at the Beebe on April 28, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Approve the request for a One Day Liquor License request from The Angel Fund for an event at the Subaru of Wakefield on April 6, 2018 from 7:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License request from The Angel Fund for an event at the Subaru of Wakefield on April 6, 2018 from 7:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License request from The Angel Fund for an event at the Subaru of Wakefield on April 6, 2018 from 7:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the request for a One Day Liquor License from Colleen Walsh for an event at the Americal Civic Center on March 19, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License from Colleen Walsh for an event at the Americal Civic Center on March 19, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License from Colleen Walsh for an event at the Americal Civic Center on March 19, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectwoman Santos motioned to adjourn. Selectman Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to adjourn. Selectman Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
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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