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Wakefield Town Council · 2018–2019 Council · Regular meeting

November 26, 2018

13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Paul R. DiNocco, Edward F. Dombroski, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anthony Longo, Peter J. May, Ann McGonigle Santos

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Lake Events Policy

Adopt the revised Policy: Use of Lake Quannapowitt Shore Property (and Adjacent Areas) and Certain Public Ways for Celebrations, Fundraisers, and Other Organized Events or Gatherings

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Councilor Dombroski motioned to adopt the revised Policy: Use of Lake Quannapowitt Shore Property (and Adjacent Areas) and Certain Public Ways for Celebrations, Fundraisers, and Other Organized Events or Gatherings. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.

From the minutes

“Councilor Dombroski motioned to adopt the revised Policy: Use of Lake Quannapowitt Shore Property (and Adjacent Areas) and Certain Public Ways for Celebrations, Fundraisers, and Other Organized Events or Gatherings. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Santos)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Library Request

Approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $8,010.00 from various donors with thanks

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $8,010.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0.

From the minutes

“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $8,010.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

2019 Retail Liquor License Renewals

Approve the 2019 Retail Liquor License renewals for: Artichoke's Ristorante; Blue Moon Grill; Café Italia; Harrington's; Indian Flames; Las Chivas; Oyes; Public Kitchen; Sabatino's Restaurant;...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2019 Retail Liquor License renewals for: Artichoke's Ristorante; Blue Moon Grill; Café Italia; Harrington's; Indian Flames; Las Chivas; Oyes; Public Kitchen; Sabatino's Restaurant; Sakura Organic; Sei Bar; Crystal Community Club; Wakefield Knights of Columbus; West Side Social Club; Phu-Ket Thai Restaurant; Sonny Noto's; CIBO Café; Greenwood Wine & Spirits; KVP, Inc.; D&M Liquors; Prachi Corporation; Campbell Liquors. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0.

From the minutes

“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2019 Retail Liquor License renewals for: Artichoke's Ristorante; Blue Moon Grill; Café Italia; Harrington's; Indian Flames; Las Chivas; Oyes; Public Kitchen; Sabatino's Restaurant; Sakura Organic; Sei Bar; Crystal Community Club; Wakefield Knights of Columbus; West Side Social Club; Phu-Ket Thai Restaurant; Sonny Noto's; CIBO Café; Greenwood Wine & Spirits; KVP, Inc.; D&M Liquors; Prachi Corporation; Campbell Liquors. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Longo)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the 2019 Lodging House License House License renewal for Wakefield Manor

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

2019 Lodging Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2019 Lodging House License House License renewal for Wakefield Manor. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.

From the minutes

“2019 Lodging Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2019 Lodging House License House License renewal for Wakefield Manor. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

2019 Entertainmen t License Renewals

Approve the 2019 Entertainment License renewals for: Artichoke's Ristorante; Café Italia; CIBO Café; Circle K - Subway; Dunkin Donuts; Harrington's; Honey Dew; Indian Flames; Las Chivas;...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2019 Entertainment License renewals for: Artichoke's Ristorante; Café Italia; CIBO Café; Circle K - Subway; Dunkin Donuts; Harrington's; Honey Dew; Indian Flames; Las Chivas; McDonalds; Oyes; Phu-Ket Thai Restaurant; Pit Stop BBQ; Public Kitchen; Sabatino's Restaurant; Sakura Organic; Sei Bar; Slice Pizza & More; Sonny Noto's. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.

From the minutes

“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2019 Entertainment License renewals for: Artichoke's Ristorante; Café Italia; CIBO Café; Circle K - Subway; Dunkin Donuts; Harrington's; Honey Dew; Indian Flames; Las Chivas; McDonalds; Oyes; Phu-Ket Thai Restaurant; Pit Stop BBQ; Public Kitchen; Sabatino's Restaurant; Sakura Organic; Sei Bar; Slice Pizza & More; Sonny Noto's. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

2019 Automated Device License Renewals

Approve the 2019 Automated Device License renewals for: Crystal Community Club; Crystal Laundromat; Wakefield Bowladrome; West Side Social Club; McDonalds

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2019 Automated Device License renewals for: Crystal Community Club; Crystal Laundromat; Wakefield Bowladrome; West Side Social Club; McDonalds. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.

From the minutes

“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2019 Automated Device License renewals for: Crystal Community Club; Crystal Laundromat; Wakefield Bowladrome; West Side Social Club; McDonalds. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

2019 Common Victualler License Renewals

Approve the 2019 Common Victualler License renewals for: Artichoke's Ristorante; Billy's Famous Roast Beef & Seafood; Blue Moon Grill; Café Italia; Charm Thai Bistro; CIBO Café; Circle K - Subway;...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2019 Common Victualler License renewals for: Artichoke's Ristorante; Billy's Famous Roast Beef & Seafood; Blue Moon Grill; Café Italia; Charm Thai Bistro; CIBO Café; Circle K - Subway; Cravings; Creations Café; Dunkin Donuts (225 North Avenue); Dunkin Donuts (518 Salem Street); Dunkin Donuts (632 Main Street); Early Harvest Diner; Gingerbread Construction; Harrington's; Honey Dew Donuts (142 Lowell Street); Honey Dew Donuts (915 Main Street); Indian Flames; Kipo's Roast Beef; Las Chivas; Laurie's 909; McDonalds; Morena's Cucina Rustica; NexDine; Omlette Headquarters; Oyes; Phu-Ket Thai Restaurant; Pit Stop BBQ; Pizza Express & NY Deli; Public Kitchen; Red Sugar Café; Sabatino's Restaurant; Sakura Organic; Sei Bar; Slice Pizza and More; Sonny Noto's; The Bread Shop; The Remedy Exchange; Zuzu's Café. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.

From the minutes

“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2019 Common Victualler License renewals for: Artichoke's Ristorante; Billy's Famous Roast Beef & Seafood; Blue Moon Grill; Café Italia; Charm Thai Bistro; CIBO Café; Circle K - Subway; Cravings; Creations Café; Dunkin Donuts (225 North Avenue); Dunkin Donuts (518 Salem Street); Dunkin Donuts (632 Main Street); Early Harvest Diner; Gingerbread Construction; Harrington's; Honey Dew Donuts (142 Lowell Street); Honey Dew Donuts (915 Main Street); Indian Flames; Kipo's Roast Beef; Las Chivas; Laurie's 909; McDonalds; Morena's Cucina Rustica; NexDine; Omlette Headquarters; Oyes; Phu-Ket Thai Restaurant; Pit Stop BBQ; Pizza Express & NY Deli; Public Kitchen; Red Sugar Café; Sabatino's Restaurant; Sakura Organic; Sei Bar; Slice Pizza and More; Sonny Noto's; The Bread Shop; The Remedy Exchange; Zuzu's Café. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

2019 Class 1 License Renewals

Approve the 2019 Class 1 License renewals for: 128 Sales; Liberty Chevrolet; Liberty Isuzu Truck; Liberty Mazda; Subaru of Wakefield

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2019 Class 1 License renewals for: 128 Sales; Liberty Chevrolet; Liberty Isuzu Truck; Liberty Mazda; Subaru of Wakefield. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.

From the minutes

“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2019 Class 1 License renewals for: 128 Sales; Liberty Chevrolet; Liberty Isuzu Truck; Liberty Mazda; Subaru of Wakefield. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

2019 Class II License Renewals

Approve the 2019 Class II License renewals for: Broadway Auto Brokers; Capitol Construction; Custom Transportation; Elite Auto Service; Phil Howe's Towing; J&A Auto Body; John's Foreign Car...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2019 Class II License renewals for: Broadway Auto Brokers; Capitol Construction; Custom Transportation; Elite Auto Service; Phil Howe's Towing; J&A Auto Body; John's Foreign Car Service; King's Auto Wholesale; Liberty Chevrolet; Liberty Motorcar; Modern Collision; Northeast Auto; Performance of Wakefield; RSC Global Holdings; Subaru of Wakefield; Tecce's Collision; Vintage Automotive; Wakefield Auto Gallery; Wakefield Auto Sales; Wakefield Auto Sales of Main Street. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.

From the minutes

“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2019 Class II License renewals for: Broadway Auto Brokers; Capitol Construction; Custom Transportation; Elite Auto Service; Phil Howe's Towing; J&A Auto Body; John's Foreign Car Service; King's Auto Wholesale; Liberty Chevrolet; Liberty Motorcar; Modern Collision; Northeast Auto; Performance of Wakefield; RSC Global Holdings; Subaru of Wakefield; Tecce's Collision; Vintage Automotive; Wakefield Auto Gallery; Wakefield Auto Sales; Wakefield Auto Sales of Main Street. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Disability Commission

Appoint Lorna J. Davidson-Connelly and Marie Rej to the Disability Commission with terms ending April 30, 2021

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Lorna J. Davidson-Connelly and Marie Rej to the Disability Commission with terms ending April 30, 2021. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.

From the minutes

“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Lorna J. Davidson-Connelly and Marie Rej to the Disability Commission with terms ending April 30, 2021. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Election /

Appoint the following as Election / Town Town Meeting Meeting Workers with terms ending June 30, 2020: Emily DiBella; John B. Murray; James Marino; Kathleen Marino; Elizabeth DeJoie; Florence...

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Councilor Santos motioned to appoint the following as Election / Town Town Meeting Meeting Workers with terms ending June 30, 2020: Emily DiBella; John B. Murray; James Marino; Kathleen Marino; Elizabeth DeJoie; Florence Hames; Jeanne Stinson; Deb Serrano; Cindy Schatz; Natalie Burke-Canty; Frances Cheney; Linda Byam; Edward LeFave; Pam Cirincione; Jacki Corea; Theadora Justice; Louise Sheridan; Joshua Pack; Marie Oliveira; Mark Luongo; Paula Eriksen; Elizabeth Freeman; Patricia Murphy; Sally Simpson; Rosalie Preston; Susan Taylor; Richard Gerace; John Koehler; Maureen Koehler; Judith Beers; William Wladkowski; Marilyn Wladkowski; Jeanne Blois; Judith Fanjoy; Suellen Haladay; Susan Majeski; Nancy Graziano; Leonard Malvone; Lucille Doherty; Virginia Samalis; Cathy Marino; Eleanor Mathews; Mary Lilley; Judith Wallace; Donna Nardone; Patricia Schneider. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.

From the minutes

“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint the following as Election / Town Town Meeting Meeting Workers with terms ending June 30, 2020: Emily DiBella; John B. Murray; James Marino; Kathleen Marino; Elizabeth DeJoie; Florence Hames; Jeanne Stinson; Deb Serrano; Cindy Schatz; Natalie Burke-Canty; Frances Cheney; Linda Byam; Edward LeFave; Pam Cirincione; Jacki Corea; Theadora Justice; Louise Sheridan; Joshua Pack; Marie Oliveira; Mark Luongo; Paula Eriksen; Elizabeth Freeman; Patricia Murphy; Sally Simpson; Rosalie Preston; Susan Taylor; Richard Gerace; John Koehler; Maureen Koehler; Judith Beers; William Wladkowski; Marilyn Wladkowski; Jeanne Blois; Judith Fanjoy; Suellen Haladay; Susan Majeski; Nancy Graziano; Leonard Malvone; Lucille Doherty; Virginia Samalis; Cathy Marino; Eleanor Mathews; Mary Lilley; Judith Wallace; Donna Nardone; Patricia Schneider. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Regular Minutes -November 15, 2018

Approve the November 15, 2018 Regular Minutes as presented

Minutes, page 3

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Councilor Santos motioned to approve the November 15, 2018 Regular Minutes as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.

From the minutes

“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the November 15, 2018 Regular Minutes as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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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