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May 31, 2018
11 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Paul R. DiNocco, Edward F. Dombroski, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anthony Longo, Peter J. May, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Councilor Dombroski arrived at 6:33 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Regular Minutes - May 14, 2018
Approve the minutes of May 14, 2018 as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the minutes of May 14, 2018 as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Longo, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Councilor Dombroski arrived at 6:33 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Edward F. Dombroski is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the minutes of May 14, 2018 as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approval of Executive Minutes - May 14, 2018
Approve the executive minutes of May 14, 2018 as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the executive minutes of May 14, 2018 as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Longo, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Councilor Dombroski arrived at 6:33 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Edward F. Dombroski is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the executive minutes of May 14, 2018 as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
License / Permits / Contracts
Approve the One Day Liquor License request from Sarah Gean for June 2, 2018 at the Americal Civic Center
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request from Sarah Gean for June 2, 2018 at the Americal Civic Center. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 Councilor Dombroski arrived at 6:33 p.m.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Longo, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Councilor Dombroski arrived at 6:33 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Edward F. Dombroski is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request from Sarah Gean for June 2, 2018 at the Americal Civic Center. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 Councilor Dombroski arrived at 6:33 p.m..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Sign the License Agreement between the Town of Wakefield and Wakefield Climate Action Project, Inc. with the condition that Wakefield businesses who are participating in the 2018 Farmers Market...
Councilor Dombroski motioned for the Town Council to sign the License Agreement between the Town of Wakefield and Wakefield Climate Action Project, Inc. with the condition that Wakefield businesses who are participating in the 2018 Farmers Market are able to sell any products that they have identified with the Department of Health. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Councilor Dombroski, Councilor DiNocco, Councilor Longo, Councilor Santos, Councilor May and Councilor Smith-Galvin voting in favor and Councilor Butt voting against the motion.
Yes: DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: Butt
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned for the Town Council to sign the License Agreement between the Town of Wakefield and Wakefield Climate Action Project, Inc. with the condition that Wakefield businesses who are participating in the 2018 Farmers Market are able to sell any products that they have identified with the Department of Health. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Councilor Dombroski, Councilor DiNocco, Councilor Longo, Councilor Santos, Councilor May and Councilor Smith-Galvin voting in favor and Councilor Butt voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Approve the 2018 Application for Special License to Sell Wine at Agricultural Event at the Wakefield Farmers Market for Aaronap Cellars from June 16, 2018 through October 13, 2018 from 9:00 a.m....
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2018 Application for Special License to Sell Wine at Agricultural Event at the Wakefield Farmers Market for Aaronap Cellars from June 16, 2018 through October 13, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2018 Application for Special License to Sell Wine at Agricultural Event at the Wakefield Farmers Market for Aaronap Cellars from June 16, 2018 through October 13, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Presentation / Action Item - Centralized Voting
Use any 2 Wardens out of the 7 appointed Wardens for elections as set forth in M.G.L. Ch. 54, §24
Councilor Santos motioned to use any 2 Wardens out of the 7 appointed Wardens for elections as set forth in M.G.L. Ch. 54, §24. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to use any 2 Wardens out of the 7 appointed Wardens for elections as set forth in M.G.L. Ch. 54, §24. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Special Election
Set June 26, 2018 as the date for the Special Election regarding Article 8 of the April 30, 2018 Annual Town Meeting
Councilor DiNocco motioned to set June 26, 2018 as the date for the Special Election regarding Article 8 of the April 30, 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to set June 26, 2018 as the date for the Special Election regarding Article 8 of the April 30, 2018 Annual Town Meeting. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Butt)
POST Agreement
Sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Town of Reading and the Town of Wakefield regarding the Purposeful Opportunities of Successful Transition Program with section 5 to be amended...
Councilor Dombroski motioned the Town Council to sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Town of Reading and the Town of Wakefield regarding the Purposeful Opportunities of Successful Transition Program with section 5 to be amended specifying that the percentage due on any renovation or repairs would correspond with the same percentage for the period of the renovation or repair as outlined in section 4. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned the Town Council to sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Town of Reading and the Town of Wakefield regarding the Purposeful Opportunities of Successful Transition Program with section 5 to be amended specifying that the percentage due on any renovation or repairs would correspond with the same percentage for the period of the renovation or repair as outlined in section 4. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Kiosks
Approve the kiosks and locations
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the kiosks and locations. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the kiosks and locations. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Longo)
Library Request
Approve the request of the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,068.00 from various donors with thanks
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request of the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,068.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request of the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $1,068.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
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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