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August 5, 2019
9 recorded votes, 2 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 Minutes - July 15, 2019
Approve the July 15, 2019 Minutes as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the July 15, 2019 Minutes as presented. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Dombroski abstaining.
Yes: Butt, Chines, DiNocco, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinAbstained: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the July 15, 2019 Minutes as presented. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Dombroski abstaining..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: May)
Eagle Scout Project
Approve the trail restoration from JJ Round Park to Holland Road as presented by Boy Scout Jimmy Crump
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the trail restoration from JJ Round Park to Holland Road as presented by Boy Scout Jimmy Crump. Proposed signage to be forwarded to the Town Council for approval. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the trail restoration from JJ Round Park to Holland Road as presented by Boy Scout Jimmy Crump. Proposed signage to be forwarded to the Town Council for approval. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Licenses -Class II
Approve the application request of Modern Collision Center, Inc. located at 57-61 New Salem Street as presented by Attorney Brian McGrail
Councilor May motioned to approve the application request of Modern Collision Center, Inc. located at 57-61 New Salem Street as presented by Attorney Brian McGrail. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to approve the application request of Modern Collision Center, Inc. located at 57-61 New Salem Street as presented by Attorney Brian McGrail. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: DiNocco)
Water Street Easement and Parking Space Improvement
Amend the motion: adding the words public parking to the three (3) parking spaces on Valley Street
Councilor Smith-Galvin amended the motion by adding the words public parking to the three (3) parking spaces on Valley Street. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin amended the motion by adding the words public parking to the three (3) parking spaces on Valley Street. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Chines)
DPW Director Appointment
Approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Joseph Conway to the DPW Director position
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Joseph Conway to the DPW Director position. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Town Administrator's appointment of Joseph Conway to the DPW Director position. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Kiosks
Approve the plaques as presented
Councilor Chines motioned to approve the plaques as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Councilor Dombroski voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, DiNocco, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned to approve the plaques as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Councilor Dombroski voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Gift Acceptance
Approve the request from the Library Trustees to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $29,426.00 from various donors with thanks
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request from the Library Trustees to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $29,426.00 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 Trustees to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $29,426.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Accept the flower planter donation in the amount of $200.00 from Jack Palano of Alano located at 364 Main Street
Councilor May motioned to accept the flower planter donation in the amount of $200.00 from Jack Palano of Alano located at 364 Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to accept the flower planter donation in the amount of $200.00 from Jack Palano of Alano located at 364 Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: DiNocco)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
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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