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March 26, 2018
24 recorded votes, 6 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 Longo joined the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
- Selectman Falvey left the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
- Selectman Falvey rejoined the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes -Regular March 12, 2018
Approve the minutes of March 12, 2018 as presented
Selectman May motioned to approve the minutes of March 12, 2018 as presented. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Falvey, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Longo joined the meeting at 7:09 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Anthony Longo is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the minutes of March 12, 2018 as presented. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Approval of Minutes -Executive March 12, 2018
Approve the Executive minutes of March 12, 2018 as presented
Selectman May motioned to approve the Executive minutes of March 12, 2018 as presented. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Falvey, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Longo joined the meeting at 7:09 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Anthony Longo is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Executive minutes of March 12, 2018 as presented. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Falvey)
Presentation / Action Items -Budgets
Approve the Group Health Insurance Budget in the amount of $13,196,050.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Group Health Insurance Budget in the amount of $13,196,050.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Falvey, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Longo joined the meeting at 7:09 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Anthony Longo is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Group Health Insurance Budget in the amount of $13,196,050.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: May)
Approve the Department of Public Works Budget in the amount of $5,712,218.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the Department of Public Works Budget in the amount of $5,712,218.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the Department of Public Works Budget in the amount of $5,712,218.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Approve the Snow & Ice Budget in the amount of $800,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Snow & Ice Budget in the amount of $800,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Snow & Ice Budget in the amount of $800,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Longo)
Approve the Sewer Enterprise Budget in the amount of $8,224,561.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Selectman May motioned to approve the Sewer Enterprise Budget in the amount of $8,224,561.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Sewer Enterprise Budget in the amount of $8,224,561.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Falvey)
Approve the Water Enterprise Budget in the amount of $5,008,316.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Selectman May motioned to approve the Water Enterprise Budget in the amount of $5,008,316.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Water Enterprise Budget in the amount of $5,008,316.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Falvey)
Presentation / Action Item -Warrant Articles
Approve the Eminent Domain Warrant Article in the amount of $1.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the Eminent Domain Warrant Article in the amount of $1.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the Eminent Domain Warrant Article in the amount of $1.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Warrant Article in the amount of $1,798,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Selectman May motioned to approve the Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Warrant Article in the amount of $1,798,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Warrant Article in the amount of $1,798,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Falvey)
Grant $350,000.00 for the Roadway Improvements Warrant Article
After some discussion Selectwoman Santos motioned to grant $350,000.00 for the Roadway Improvements Warrant Article. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“After some discussion Selectwoman Santos motioned to grant $350,000.00 for the Roadway Improvements Warrant Article. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Grant $75,000.00 for the New Sidewalks Warrant Article
After some discussion Selectman Longo motioned to grant $75,000.00 for the New Sidewalks Warrant Article. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“After some discussion Selectman Longo motioned to grant $75,000.00 for the New Sidewalks Warrant Article. Selectwoman Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: Butt)
Approve the Mobile Radio Replacement System Warrant Article in the amount of $125,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Mobile Radio Replacement System Warrant Article in the amount of $125,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Mobile Radio Replacement System Warrant Article in the amount of $125,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: May)
Approve the Water Mains Warrant Article in the amount of $4,085,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Water Mains Warrant Article in the amount of $4,085,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Water Mains Warrant Article in the amount of $4,085,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: May)
Presentation / Action Item -Snow and Ice Overdraft
Approve the $300,000.00 Snow and Ice Overdraft
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the $300,000.00 Snow and Ice Overdraft. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the $300,000.00 Snow and Ice Overdraft. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
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 $1,148.00 from various donors with thanks
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,148.00 from various donors with thanks. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey left the meeting at 9:15 p.m.”; “Selectman Falvey rejoined the meeting”. 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 Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,148.00 from various donors with thanks. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Presentation / Action Item -World War II Memorial Fund
Approve the request from the World War II Memorial Fund to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the World War II Memorial Fund in the amount of $25.00 from Joanne Gutierrez with thanks
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the request from the World War II Memorial Fund to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the World War II Memorial Fund in the amount of $25.00 from Joanne Gutierrez with thanks. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosThe minutes say “Selectman Falvey left the meeting at 9:15 p.m.”; “Selectman Falvey rejoined the meeting”. 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 World War II Memorial Fund to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the World War II Memorial Fund in the amount of $25.00 from Joanne Gutierrez with thanks. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Presentation / Action Items -Human Rights Commission
David Watts, Jr., Chair of the Human Rights Commission appeared before the Board to request the appointment to the Human Rights Commission be extended to two candidates for this year only due to...
David Watts, Jr., Chair of the Human Rights Commission appeared before the Board to request the appointment to the Human Rights Commission be extended to two candidates for this year only due to the fact that the Commission has too few commissioners to spread the workload around. Selectwoman Santos so motioned. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“David Watts, Jr., Chair of the Human Rights Commission appeared before the Board to request the appointment to the Human Rights Commission be extended to two candidates for this year only due to the fact that the Commission has too few commissioners to spread the workload around. Selectwoman Santos so motioned. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
David Watts, Jr., Chair of the Human Rights Commission appeared before the Board to request that the commissioner from the Clergy Council be appointed for a one year team with the term ending...
David Watts, Jr., Chair of the Human Rights Commission appeared before the Board to request that the commissioner from the Clergy Council be appointed for a one year team with the term ending April 30th of every year due to the duties and schedules of the clergy member. Selectman Dombroski so motioned. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“David Watts, Jr., Chair of the Human Rights Commission appeared before the Board to request that the commissioner from the Clergy Council be appointed for a one year team with the term ending April 30th of every year due to the duties and schedules of the clergy member. Selectman Dombroski so motioned. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Santos)
Presentation / Action Items -Request to advertise for Committees
Advertise for openings on the Advisory Board of Public Works, Albion Cultural Exchange, Board of Appeals, Cable Advisory Board, Capital Planning Committee, Conservation Commission, Council on...
Selectman Falvey motioned to advertise for openings on the Advisory Board of Public Works, Albion Cultural Exchange, Board of Appeals, Cable Advisory Board, Capital Planning Committee, Conservation Commission, Council on Aging, Cultural Council, Commission on Disability Issues, Fence Viewer, Human Rights Commission, Permanent Building Committee and the Recreation Commission. Selectman Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to advertise for openings on the Advisory Board of Public Works, Albion Cultural Exchange, Board of Appeals, Cable Advisory Board, Capital Planning Committee, Conservation Commission, Council on Aging, Cultural Council, Commission on Disability Issues, Fence Viewer, Human Rights Commission, Permanent Building Committee and the Recreation Commission. Selectman Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Dombroski)
License / Permits - One Day Liquor
Approve the One Day Liquor License request for the Doyle School PTO for April 7, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center
Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request for the Doyle School PTO for April 7, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request for the Doyle School PTO for April 7, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
License Requests
Approve the One Day Liquor License request for the Wakefield Track and Booster Club for May 19, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center and to waive the fee
Selectman May motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request for the Wakefield Track and Booster Club for May 19, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center and to waive the fee. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request for the Wakefield Track and Booster Club for May 19, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center and to waive the fee. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Approve the One Day Liquor License request for Wayne Tarr for April 2, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center
Selectman May motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request for Wayne Tarr for April 2, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request for Wayne Tarr for April 2, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Longo)
Approve the One Day Liquor License request for Brian Falvey for March 27, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center
Selectman May motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request for Brian Falvey for March 27, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectman Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Selectman Falvey abstaining.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosAbstained: Falvey
From the minutes
“Selectman May motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request for Brian Falvey for March 27, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectman Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Selectman Falvey abstaining..” (Motion: May, second: Dombroski)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectwoman Santos motioned to adjourn. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to adjourn. Selectman May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
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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