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June 10, 2019
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Edward F. Dombroski, Ann McGonigle Santos, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco, Peter J. May, Julie Smith-Galvin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve of
Approve the May 30, 2019 Minutes as Minutes - May presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the May 30, 2019 Minutes as Minutes - May presented. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the May 30, 2019 Minutes as Minutes - May presented. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Notice of Events
Approve the request from the Wakefield Soccer Association to hold their 50th Anniversary Celebration on the Walter and Mullen fields at the Galvin Middle School and parking lot on September 8,...
Councilor Smith-Galvin motion to approve the request from the Wakefield Soccer Association to hold their 50th Anniversary Celebration on the Walter and Mullen fields at the Galvin Middle School and parking lot on September 8, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motion to approve the request from the Wakefield Soccer Association to hold their 50th Anniversary Celebration on the Walter and Mullen fields at the Galvin Middle School and parking lot on September 8, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Santos)
Licenses & Permits
Approve the request from the Beebe Library for an Entertainment License for Plaza Jazz on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. beginning July 11, 2019 through August 29, 2019
Councilor May motioned to approve the request from the Beebe Library for an Entertainment License for Plaza Jazz on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. beginning July 11, 2019 through August 29, 2019. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to approve the request from the Beebe Library for an Entertainment License for Plaza Jazz on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. beginning July 11, 2019 through August 29, 2019. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: DiNocco)
Approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for Susan Cheever Shea for a private event at the Crystal Community Club on September 7, 2019
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for Susan Cheever Shea for a private event at the Crystal Community Club on September 7, 2019. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for Susan Cheever Shea for a private event at the Crystal Community Club on September 7, 2019. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Public Hearings
Set the date of June 24, 2019 at 7:10 p.m. for the Public Hearing of CNCMCC, LLC d/b/a Blue Moon Grill for an All Alcohol License at 955 Main Street
Councilor Santos motioned to set the date of June 24, 2019 at 7:10 p.m. for the Public Hearing of CNCMCC, LLC d/b/a Blue Moon Grill for an All Alcohol License at 955 Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to set the date of June 24, 2019 at 7:10 p.m. for the Public Hearing of CNCMCC, LLC d/b/a Blue Moon Grill for an All Alcohol License at 955 Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Set the date of June 24, 2019 at 7:20 p.m. for the Public Hearing of Water and Sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2020
Councilor Santos motioned to set the date of June 24, 2019 at 7:20 p.m. for the Public Hearing of Water and Sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2020. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to set the date of June 24, 2019 at 7:20 p.m. for the Public Hearing of Water and Sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2020. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Presentations & Action Items -Merchant and Longer Term Parking Issues
Adopt the Merchant/4-hour long-term parking on Union Street, Lincoln Street, three (3) spots on Main Street, the town owned parking lot adjacent to Omelet Headquarters and Common Street as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to adopt the Merchant/4-hour long-term parking on Union Street, Lincoln Street, three (3) spots on Main Street, the town owned parking lot adjacent to Omelet Headquarters and Common Street as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to adopt the Merchant/4-hour long-term parking on Union Street, Lincoln Street, three (3) spots on Main Street, the town owned parking lot adjacent to Omelet Headquarters and Common Street as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
2019 Hazard Mitigation Plan
Approve the 2019 Mitigation Plan as presented and to forward to MEMA and FEMA for approval
Councilor May motioned to approve the 2019 Mitigation Plan as presented and to forward to MEMA and FEMA for approval. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to approve the 2019 Mitigation Plan as presented and to forward to MEMA and FEMA for approval. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: DiNocco)
Flying of Flag Policy
Adopt the Policy as amended
Councilor Santos motioned to adopt the Policy as amended. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to adopt the Policy as amended. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Matters Not Anticipated for Agenda
Accept and expend the gift or gifts in the amount of $125.00 with thanks
Councilor Santos motioned to accept and expend the gift or gifts in the amount of $125.00 with thanks. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to accept and expend the gift or gifts in the amount of $125.00 with thanks. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Smith-Galvin)
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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