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April 9, 2018
11 recorded votes, 8 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Peter J. May, Mehreen N. Butt, Edward F. Dombroski, Brian E. Falvey, Anthony Longo, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: Paul R. DiNocco
During the meeting:
- Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
- Selectman Falvey left the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
- Selectman Falvey rejoined the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
- Selectman May left the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
- Selectman May rejoined the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes -Regular March 26, 2018
Approve the minutes of March 26, 2018 as presented
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the minutes of March 26, 2018 as presented. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, MayThe minutes say “Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ann McGonigle Santos is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the minutes of March 26, 2018 as presented. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Longo)
Appointments
Appoint James DeCola of 6 Roach Circle, North Reading, MA 01864 as the vacation replacement Building Inspector
Selectman Longo motioned to appoint James DeCola of 6 Roach Circle, North Reading, MA 01864 as the vacation replacement Building Inspector. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, MayThe minutes say “Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ann McGonigle Santos is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Longo motioned to appoint James DeCola of 6 Roach Circle, North Reading, MA 01864 as the vacation replacement Building Inspector. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: Falvey)
Appoint Joseph Ellis of 16 Priscilla Road, Lynnfield, MA 01940 as the vacation replacement Plumbing/Gas Inspector
Selectman Longo motioned to appoint Joseph Ellis of 16 Priscilla Road, Lynnfield, MA 01940 as the vacation replacement Plumbing/Gas Inspector. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, MayThe minutes say “Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ann McGonigle Santos is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Longo motioned to appoint Joseph Ellis of 16 Priscilla Road, Lynnfield, MA 01940 as the vacation replacement Plumbing/Gas Inspector. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: Falvey)
License / Permits
Approve the One Day Liquor License request from Amy Wall for May 6, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center
Selectman Dombroski motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request from Amy Wall for May 6, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, MayThe minutes say “Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ann McGonigle Santos is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Dombroski motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request from Amy Wall for May 6, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Longo)
Presentation / Action Item - Warrant
Approve the Annual Town Election and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and all the Articles as presented
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Annual Town Election and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and all the Articles as presented. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, MayThe minutes say “Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ann McGonigle Santos is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the Annual Town Election and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and all the Articles as presented. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Longo)
Presentation / Action Item - 28 Redfield Road
Approve the high bid of $151,000.00
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the high bid of $151,000.00. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, MayThe minutes say “Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ann McGonigle Santos is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the high bid of $151,000.00. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Longo)
Presentation - Action Item - 138 New Salem Street
Approve the bid of $12,000.00
Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the bid of $12,000.00. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Yes: Butt, Dombroski, Falvey, Longo, MayThe minutes say “Selectwoman Santos joined the meeting at 6:46 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ann McGonigle Santos is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to approve the bid of $12,000.00. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Longo)
Presentation / Action Item - Letter Regarding Ballot Question
Accept the letter with the change as stated and for the Board Members to have their names listed on the bottom of the letter
Selectman Falvey motioned to accept the letter with the change as stated and for the Board Members to have their names listed on the bottom of the letter. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 4-2-0 with Selectman Falvey, Selectman Longo, Selectwoman Santos and Selectwoman Butt voting in favor. Selectman Dombroski and Selectman May voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Falvey, Longo, SantosNo: Dombroski, May
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to accept the letter with the change as stated and for the Board Members to have their names listed on the bottom of the letter. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 4-2-0 with Selectman Falvey, Selectman Longo, Selectwoman Santos and Selectwoman Butt voting in favor. Selectman Dombroski and Selectman May voting against the motion..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Longo)
Presentation / Action Item - Board of Selectmen Resolution
Add the mental health language as suggested by the Town Administrator to the as written Resolution and send it out
Selectman Falvey motioned to add the mental health language as suggested by the Town Administrator to the as written Resolution and send it out. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Falvey motioned to add the mental health language as suggested by the Town Administrator to the as written Resolution and send it out. Selectman Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Falvey, second: Longo)
Presentation / Action Item - Northeast Vocational Budget
Accept the Northeast Vocational School Budget in the amount of $1,285,821.00 as presented by Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio
Selectman Longo motioned to accept the Northeast Vocational School Budget in the amount of $1,285,821.00 as presented by Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Selectman Longo motioned to accept the Northeast Vocational School Budget in the amount of $1,285,821.00 as presented by Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio. Selectwoman Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: Santos)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Selectwoman Santos motioned to adjourn. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0
From the minutes
“Selectwoman Santos motioned to adjourn. Selectman Falvey seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.” (Motion: Santos, second: Falvey)
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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