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March 11, 2019
32 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Paul R. DiNocco, Edward F. Dombroski, Peter J. May, Julie Smith-Galvin
Absent: Anthony Longo, Ann McGonigle Santos
Every vote, in order
The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield
Approve the 39th Annual Phonathon
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the 39th Annual Phonathon. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the 39th Annual Phonathon. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Class II License -Highline Motorsport
Approve the Class II license application with the understanding that a commitment has been made for the betterment of the frontage
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Class II license application with the understanding that a commitment has been made for the betterment of the frontage. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Class II license application with the understanding that a commitment has been made for the betterment of the frontage. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Liquor License -Harrington's
Approve the request from Harrington's to serve alcohol beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday March 17, 2019
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request from Harrington's to serve alcohol beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday March 17, 2019. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request from Harrington's to serve alcohol beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday March 17, 2019. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Smith-Galvin)
Liquor License -Wakefield Community Partnership
Approve the request from Wakefield Community Partnership for a One Day Liquor License on April 13, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. between Albion and Chestnut Streets for the Neighborhood...
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the request from Wakefield Community Partnership for a One Day Liquor License on April 13, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. between Albion and Chestnut Streets for the Neighborhood Business Block Party. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the request from Wakefield Community Partnership for a One Day Liquor License on April 13, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. between Albion and Chestnut Streets for the Neighborhood Business Block Party. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Smith-Galvin)
Minutes -February 25, 2019
Approve the February 25, 2019 regular council minutes as presented
Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the February 25, 2019 regular council minutes as presented. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 4-0-1 with Councilor May abstaining.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Smith-GalvinAbstained: May
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the February 25, 2019 regular council minutes as presented. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 4-0-1 with Councilor May abstaining..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Dombroski)
Wakefield Main Streets
Approve the One Day Liquor License application and to ratify the approval previously voted on at the Town Council meeting of February 25, 2019 for the Pop Up event on March 16, 2019
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License application and to ratify the approval previously voted on at the Town Council meeting of February 25, 2019 for the Pop Up event on March 16, 2019. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License application and to ratify the approval previously voted on at the Town Council meeting of February 25, 2019 for the Pop Up event on March 16, 2019. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Traffic Advisory Recommenda tions
Approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for one parking space immediately adjacent to the south of the driveway at 894 Main Street be eliminated and that a "No Parking" sign...
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for one parking space immediately adjacent to the south of the driveway at 894 Main Street be eliminated and that a "No Parking" sign with an arrow pointing towards the driveway be installed eighteen feet to the south of the intersection. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for one parking space immediately adjacent to the south of the driveway at 894 Main Street be eliminated and that a "No Parking" sign with an arrow pointing towards the driveway be installed eighteen feet to the south of the intersection. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5- 0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for "No Parking Here To Corner" signs be installed on both the north and south sides of Pearl Street twenty feet from the intersection...
Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for "No Parking Here To Corner" signs be installed on both the north and south sides of Pearl Street twenty feet from the intersection with Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for "No Parking Here To Corner" signs be installed on both the north and south sides of Pearl Street twenty feet from the intersection with Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: DiNocco)
Approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for "No Parking Here To Corner" signs be installed on both the north and south side of Cutter Street twenty feet from the intersection...
Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for "No Parking Here To Corner" signs be installed on both the north and south side of Cutter Street twenty feet from the intersection with North Avenue. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for "No Parking Here To Corner" signs be installed on both the north and south side of Cutter Street twenty feet from the intersection with North Avenue. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: DiNocco)
Approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for "No Parking Here To Corner" signed be installed on both Chestnut Street and Emerson Street, twenty feet from where the roads intersect
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for "No Parking Here To Corner" signed be installed on both Chestnut Street and Emerson Street, twenty feet from where the roads intersect. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee for "No Parking Here To Corner" signed be installed on both Chestnut Street and Emerson Street, twenty feet from where the roads intersect. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the "No Stopping/No Standing" signs be installed at both edges of the property at 307 Salem Street
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the "No Stopping/No Standing" signs be installed at both edges of the property at 307 Salem Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the "No Stopping/No Standing" signs be installed at both edges of the property at 307 Salem Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee the "No Parking" on the east side of Lake Street from Maple Street to Albion Street
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee the "No Parking" on the east side of Lake Street from Maple Street to Albion Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee the "No Parking" on the east side of Lake Street from Maple Street to Albion Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
RCN Cable Contract
Approve the RCN Cable Contract for ten (10) years for the period commencing on March 9, 2019 and terminating on March 8, 2029
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the RCN Cable Contract for ten (10) years for the period commencing on March 9, 2019 and terminating on March 8, 2029. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 4-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, MayAbstained: Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the RCN Cable Contract for ten (10) years for the period commencing on March 9, 2019 and terminating on March 8, 2029. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 4-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Library Request
Approve the request from the library to accept and expend a gift or gift to the library in the amount of $2,110.00 from various donors with thanks
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request from the library to accept and expend a gift or gift to the library in the amount of $2,110.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request from the library to accept and expend a gift or gift to the library in the amount of $2,110.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Fiscal Year 2020 Budgets
Approve the General Insurance Budget in the amount of $400,458.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the General Insurance Budget in the amount of $400,458.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the General Insurance Budget in the amount of $400,458.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Approve the Worker's Compensation Budget in the amount of $548,988.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Worker's Compensation Budget in the amount of $548,988.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Worker's Compensation Budget in the amount of $548,988.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Butt)
Approve the Group Health Insurance Budget in the amount of $13,371,934.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Group Health Insurance Budget in the amount of $13,371,934.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Group Health Insurance Budget in the amount of $13,371,934.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Department of Public Works Budget in the amount $6,008,201.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the Department of Public Works Budget in the amount $6,008,201.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the Department of Public Works Budget in the amount $6,008,201.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Snow & Ice Budget in the amount of $850,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Snow & Ice Budget in the amount of $850,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Snow & Ice Budget in the amount of $850,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-0- 0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Approve the Sewer Enterprise Budget in the amount of $8,627,420.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the Sewer Enterprise Budget in the amount of $8,627,420.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the Sewer Enterprise Budget in the amount of $8,627,420.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Water Enterprise Budget in the amount of $5,589,995.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the Water Enterprise Budget in the amount of $5,589,995.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the Water Enterprise Budget in the amount of $5,589,995.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Dombroski)
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
Town Meeting Councilor DiNocco 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. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Town Meeting Councilor DiNocco 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. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Warrant Articles
Grant $500,000.00 for the Roadway Improvements Warrant Article
After discussion Councilor Dombroski motioned to grant $500,000.00 for the Roadway Improvements Warrant Article. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“After discussion Councilor Dombroski motioned to grant $500,000.00 for the Roadway Improvements Warrant Article. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Sidewalk Improvements Warrant Article in the amount of $125,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Sidewalk Improvements Warrant Article in the amount of $125,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Sidewalk Improvements Warrant Article in the amount of $125,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Approve the Revolving Funds DPW Auctioned Equipment Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Revolving Funds DPW Auctioned Equipment Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Revolving Funds DPW Auctioned Equipment Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Approve the Revolving Amounts Roadways and DPW Equipment Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Revolving Amounts Roadways and DPW Equipment Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Revolving Amounts Roadways and DPW Equipment Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the Grafton Street Drainage Warrant Article in the amount of $1,350,000.00 (borrowing) as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Grafton Street Drainage Warrant Article in the amount of $1,350,000.00 (borrowing) as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Grafton Street Drainage Warrant Article in the amount of $1,350,000.00 (borrowing) as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Smith-Galvin)
Table the Sand/Salt Facility Engineering Warrant Article in the amount of $435,000.00
Councilor Dombroski motioned to table the Sand/Salt Facility Engineering Warrant Article in the amount of $435,000.00. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to table the Sand/Salt Facility Engineering Warrant Article in the amount of $435,000.00. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the Public Works North Avenue Facility Repairs Warrant Article in the amount of $500,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Public Works North Avenue Facility Repairs Warrant Article in the amount of $500,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Public Works North Avenue Facility Repairs Warrant Article in the amount of $500,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Butt)
Approve the Broadway Slow Sand Filters Re- sand Warrant Article in the amount of $125,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Broadway Slow Sand Filters Re- sand Warrant Article in the amount of $125,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Broadway Slow Sand Filters Re- sand Warrant Article in the amount of $125,000.00 as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the Flanders Lane Betterment Warrant Article in the amount of $68,000.00 and to refer this to the Planning Board with a 20 year term as presented by the Director of the Department of...
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Flanders Lane Betterment Warrant Article in the amount of $68,000.00 and to refer this to the Planning Board with a 20 year term as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Flanders Lane Betterment Warrant Article in the amount of $68,000.00 and to refer this to the Planning Board with a 20 year term as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works Richard Stinson. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor DiNocco motioned to adjourn. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to adjourn. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, 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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