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May 30, 2019
6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco, Edward F. Dombroski, Peter J. May, Julie Smith-Galvin, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve of
Approve the May 13, 2019 Minutes as Minutes - May presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the May 13, 2019 Minutes as Minutes - May presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the May 13, 2019 Minutes as Minutes - May presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Licenses & Permits
Approve the Class II renewal application for Precision Auto Works located at 1 Melvin Street Extension, Unit A Rear
Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the Class II renewal application for Precision Auto Works located at 1 Melvin Street Extension, Unit A Rear. Councilor Santos seconded. Discussion ensued with Councilors Smith-Galvin and Chines asking the Town Council at a future meeting to think about policy and process along with late fees for applicants. Councilor Dombroski commented on the property's storefront not being maintained as a future condition of approval. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the Class II renewal application for Precision Auto Works located at 1 Melvin Street Extension, Unit A Rear. Councilor Santos seconded. Discussion ensued with Councilors Smith-Galvin and Chines asking the Town Council at a future meeting to think about policy and process along with late fees for applicants. Councilor Dombroski commented on the property's storefront not being maintained as a future condition of approval. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Santos)
Approve the Pony Shack Cider, Inc. license application for a liquor license at the Farmer's Market
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Pony Shack Cider, Inc. license application for a liquor license at the Farmer's Market. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Councilor Butt questioned the fee for the license and whether it was for a one day or for the season. The license is for the same time frame as the Farmer's Market. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Pony Shack Cider, Inc. license application for a liquor license at the Farmer's Market. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Councilor Butt questioned the fee for the license and whether it was for a one day or for the season. The license is for the same time frame as the Farmer's Market. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Assignments &
Approve the one-day liquor application for Lisa Cashins for a private event at the Americal Civic Center on June 15, 2019 from Appointments 11:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the one-day liquor application for Lisa Cashins for a private event at the Americal Civic Center on June 15, 2019 from Appointments 11:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the one-day liquor application for Lisa Cashins for a private event at the Americal Civic Center on June 15, 2019 from Appointments 11:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Flying of Flag Request
Approve the request to fly the flag for the month of June
Councilor Smith- Galvin motioned to approve the request to fly the flag for the month of June. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Councilor DiNocco would be in favor of flying the flag for one week, rather than the month. Councilor Santos would like it to be for the month since June is Pride Month. Councilor Butt stated that the request from the Human Rights Commission was for the month of June and if that is not an option then for one week in June. She also suggested that next year there be a flag raising ceremony to make it an actual celebration. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Councilor DiNocco voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: DiNocco
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith- Galvin motioned to approve the request to fly the flag for the month of June. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Councilor DiNocco would be in favor of flying the flag for one week, rather than the month. Councilor Santos would like it to be for the month since June is Pride Month. Councilor Butt stated that the request from the Human Rights Commission was for the month of June and if that is not an option then for one week in June. She also suggested that next year there be a flag raising ceremony to make it an actual celebration. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Councilor DiNocco voting against the motion..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: DiNocco)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor DiNocco motioned to adjourn. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to adjourn. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
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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