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April 8, 2019
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Paul R. DiNocco, Edward F. Dombroski, Anthony Longo, Peter J. May, Julie Smith-Galvin, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
One Day Liquor License Applications
Approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Paula Sasso for June 11, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Paula Sasso for June 11, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Paula Sasso for June 11, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Wakefield Track Boosters Club for May 11, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Americal Civic Center
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Wakefield Track Boosters Club for May 11, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Wakefield Track Boosters Club for May 11, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at the Americal Civic Center. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Paula Melito for April 26, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Crystal Community Club
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Paula Melito for April 26, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Crystal Community Club. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License Application for Paula Melito for April 26, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Crystal Community Club. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Bowling Alley License Application
Approve the Bowling Alley Renewal Application for Wakefield Bowladrome for May 1, 2019 through May 1, 2020
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Bowling Alley Renewal Application for Wakefield Bowladrome for May 1, 2019 through May 1, 2020. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Bowling Alley Renewal Application for Wakefield Bowladrome for May 1, 2019 through May 1, 2020. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Pool Table License Application
Approve the Pool Table Renewal Application for Lakeside Inn for May 1, 2019 through May 1, 2020
Councilor Longo motioned to approve the Pool Table Renewal Application for Lakeside Inn for May 1, 2019 through May 1, 2020. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed. 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Longo motioned to approve the Pool Table Renewal Application for Lakeside Inn for May 1, 2019 through May 1, 2020. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed. 7-0-0..” (Motion: Longo, second: Santos)
Committee
Re-appoint Frank Calandra to the Conservation Appointments Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Frank Calandra to the Conservation Appointments Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Frank Calandra to the Conservation Appointments Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Re-appoint Caroline Lieber to the Cultural Council with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor DiNocco motioned to re-appoint Caroline Lieber to the Cultural Council with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to re-appoint Caroline Lieber to the Cultural Council with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Re-appoint Jeanne Stinson to the Recreation Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Jeanne Stinson to the Recreation Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Longo recusing.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say Anthony Longo stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The third number in the count (6-0-1) is the member who stepped aside.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Jeanne Stinson to the Recreation Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Longo recusing..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
Approve six (6) appointments to the Veteran's Advisory Board with two (2) appointments for three (3) years; two (2) appointments for two (2) years and two (2) appointments for one year
Councilor Santos motioned to approve six (6) appointments to the Veteran's Advisory Board with two (2) appointments for three (3) years; two (2) appointments for two (2) years and two (2) appointments for one year. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve six (6) appointments to the Veteran's Advisory Board with two (2) appointments for three (3) years; two (2) appointments for two (2) years and two (2) appointments for one year. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Appoint all six (6) candidates with terms as stated
Councilor DiNocco motioned to appoint all six (6) candidates with terms as stated. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to appoint all six (6) candidates with terms as stated. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Regular Minutes -
Approve the regular Council minutes of March 25, 2019 as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the regular Council minutes of March 25, 2019 as presented. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the regular Council minutes of March 25, 2019 as presented. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Longo)
Wakefield Public Schools - Statement of Interest
Approve the Statement of Interest
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Statement of Interest. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Statement of Interest. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
Authorize Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio to sign the Statement of Interest as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to authorize Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio to sign the Statement of Interest as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to authorize Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio to sign the Statement of Interest as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
National Public Works Week
Declare the week of May 19, 2019 through May 25, 2019 as National Public Works Week
Councilor Santos motioned to declare the week of May 19, 2019 through May 25, 2019 as National Public Works Week. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to declare the week of May 19, 2019 through May 25, 2019 as National Public Works Week. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Nahant Street Pit
Approve the Nahant Street Yard Waste Facility 2019 Operating Dates with the proposed addition as presented
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Nahant Street Yard Waste Facility 2019 Operating Dates with the proposed addition as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Nahant Street Yard Waste Facility 2019 Operating Dates with the proposed addition as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Santos)
Warrant Articles
Approve the adoption of G.L. c. 40U enforcing the General Bylaws of the Town regarding the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and to authorize the Town Council to appoint the hearing officer
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the adoption of G.L. c. 40U enforcing the General Bylaws of the Town regarding the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and to authorize the Town Council to appoint the hearing officer. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the adoption of G.L. c. 40U enforcing the General Bylaws of the Town regarding the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks and to authorize the Town Council to appoint the hearing officer. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Annual Town Election and Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Approve the Annual Town Election and Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Annual Town Election and Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Annual Town Election and Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Banner Request
Approve the request for a banner to be displayed from May 20, 2019 through May 27, 2019 for The Savings Bank's 150th Celebration on June 22, 2019
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request for a banner to be displayed from May 20, 2019 through May 27, 2019 for The Savings Bank's 150th Celebration on June 22, 2019. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request for a banner to be displayed from May 20, 2019 through May 27, 2019 for The Savings Bank's 150th Celebration on June 22, 2019. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Library Request
Approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $825.00 from various donors with thanks
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $825.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $825.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor DiNocco motioned to adjourn. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to adjourn. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Longo)
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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