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September 9, 2019
19 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, Julie Smith-Galvin
Absent: Paul R. DiNocco, Peter J. May
Every vote, in order
Approve of Minutes -August 05, 2019
Approve the August 05, 2019 Minutes as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the August 05, 2019 Minutes as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the August 05, 2019 Minutes as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Wakefield CommuniTRE E Program
Accept and expend the $3,000.00 for ten (10) trees
Councilor Chines motioned to accept and expend the $3,000.00 for ten (10) trees. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned to accept and expend the $3,000.00 for ten (10) trees. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Traffic Advisory Recommenda tions
Approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that two (2) "No Parking Here to Corner" signs be posted on both sides of Herbert St. One sign should...
Councilor Chines motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that two (2) "No Parking Here to Corner" signs be posted on both sides of Herbert St. One sign should be posted at the southern side of the driveway of 68 Bennett St. (which is located on Herbert St.). The sign would be posted after the driveway if coming from Bennett St. The second sign should be directly across the street by #15B Herbert St. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that two (2) "No Parking Here to Corner" signs be posted on both sides of Herbert St. One sign should be posted at the southern side of the driveway of 68 Bennett St. (which is located on Herbert St.). The sign would be posted after the driveway if coming from Bennett St. The second sign should be directly across the street by #15B Herbert St. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that signs be installed and read "Herbert St. #15-27" on one section and "Herbert St. #39- 42" on the...
Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that signs be installed and read "Herbert St. #15-27" on one section and "Herbert St. #39- 42" on the other section of the way to reflect that the street is a split street. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that signs be installed and read "Herbert St. #15-27" on one section and "Herbert St. #39- 42" on the other section of the way to reflect that the street is a split street. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Chines)
Approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that Richardson Ave. on the left side of the street if coming from North Ave. (north side) starting...
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that Richardson Ave. on the left side of the street if coming from North Ave. (north side) starting 10 feet east of the fire hydrant located near the eastern most corner of the gas station driveway. The first sign "4 hour and Merchant Parking" should have an arrow pointing east and the spots should continue heading eastbound to just before the first driveway of #41 Richardson Ave. where another sign should be placed with an arrow pointing back west. The existing parking sign on the telephone pole prior to Frank's Auto driveway should be replaced to reflect the change. This will allocate approximately six (6) parking spots. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that Richardson Ave. on the left side of the street if coming from North Ave. (north side) starting 10 feet east of the fire hydrant located near the eastern most corner of the gas station driveway. The first sign "4 hour and Merchant Parking" should have an arrow pointing east and the spots should continue heading eastbound to just before the first driveway of #41 Richardson Ave. where another sign should be placed with an arrow pointing back west. The existing parking sign on the telephone pole prior to Frank's Auto driveway should be replaced to reflect the change. This will allocate approximately six (6) parking spots. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that Main St. (Greenwood) heading southbound near 893 Main St. Batten Bros. change the existing spots...
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that Main St. (Greenwood) heading southbound near 893 Main St. Batten Bros. change the existing spots starting at the first marked parking spot just south of Forest St. and continuing southbound past Batten Bros. for a total of nine (9) parking spots. A sign should be posted "4 hour and Merchant Parking" starting at the first spot with an arrow pointing south, a second sign should be posted south of the Batten Bros. driveway and a third sign at the end of the ninth spot with an arrow pointing north. Old signs will need to be removed to reflect the change. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that Main St. (Greenwood) heading southbound near 893 Main St. Batten Bros. change the existing spots starting at the first marked parking spot just south of Forest St. and continuing southbound past Batten Bros. for a total of nine (9) parking spots. A sign should be posted "4 hour and Merchant Parking" starting at the first spot with an arrow pointing south, a second sign should be posted south of the Batten Bros. driveway and a third sign at the end of the ninth spot with an arrow pointing north. Old signs will need to be removed to reflect the change. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Motion passed 5-0-0.
Table the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson making the Smith St. public parking lot all 4-hour and Merchant Parking
Councilor Santos motioned to table the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson making the Smith St. public parking lot all 4-hour and Merchant Parking. The TAC has received complaints from some business owners and residents asking for a more centralized, longer-term parking solution for their customers and employees. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to table the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson making the Smith St. public parking lot all 4-hour and Merchant Parking. The TAC has received complaints from some business owners and residents asking for a more centralized, longer-term parking solution for their customers and employees. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that No Parking Here to Corner signs be installed on both sides of Grafton Street twenty (20) feet...
Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that No Parking Here to Corner signs be installed on both sides of Grafton Street twenty (20) feet from the intersection of Main Street. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the request of the Traffic Advisory Committee as presented by Chairman Joseph Anderson that No Parking Here to Corner signs be installed on both sides of Grafton Street twenty (20) feet from the intersection of Main Street. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Santos)
Redfield Road
Approve the Waiver of Potential Claim of Adverse Possession
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Waiver of Potential Claim of Adverse Possession. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Waiver of Potential Claim of Adverse Possession. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Clean Lake Committee
The creation of the Clean Lake Committee as presented and the proposed Committee composition as stated
Councilor Chines motioned for the creation of the Clean Lake Committee as presented and the proposed Committee composition as stated. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned for the creation of the Clean Lake Committee as presented and the proposed Committee composition as stated. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Regular Town Meeting
Set the Regular Town Meeting for November 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Galvin Middle School, noting that the Thanksgiving holiday may alter the usual scheduling of subsequent nights of Town Meeting
Councilor Santos motioned to set the Regular Town Meeting for November 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Galvin Middle School, noting that the Thanksgiving holiday may alter the usual scheduling of subsequent nights of Town Meeting. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to set the Regular Town Meeting for November 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Galvin Middle School, noting that the Thanksgiving holiday may alter the usual scheduling of subsequent nights of Town Meeting. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Open the Regular Town Meeting Warrant on September 9, 2019
Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to open the Regular Town Meeting Warrant on September 9, 2019. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to open the Regular Town Meeting Warrant on September 9, 2019. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Santos)
Close the Regular Town Meeting Warrant on October 10, 2019 at 4:30 p.m
Councilor Santos motioned to close the Regular Town Meeting Warrant on October 10, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to close the Regular Town Meeting Warrant on October 10, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Trail Signs
Approve the proposed trail signs at JJ Round Parking Lot and Holland Road as presented by Boy Scout Jimmy Crump
Councilor Chines motioned to approve the proposed trail signs at JJ Round Parking Lot and Holland Road as presented by Boy Scout Jimmy Crump. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned to approve the proposed trail signs at JJ Round Parking Lot and Holland Road as presented by Boy Scout Jimmy Crump. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Notice of Public Hearing
Set the Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Classification hearing for October 28, 2019 at 7:10 p.m
Councilor Santos motioned to set the Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Classification hearing for October 28, 2019 at 7:10 p.m. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to set the Fiscal Year 2020 Tax Classification hearing for October 28, 2019 at 7:10 p.m. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Licenses
Approve the One Day Liquor License application request from Allison Williams for a private event at the Americal Civic Center on November 30, 2019
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License application request from Allison Williams for a private event at the Americal Civic Center on November 30, 2019. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License application request from Allison Williams for a private event at the Americal Civic Center on November 30, 2019. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Approve the Common Victualler application request from Stefano Barbiero for Morena Cucina Italiana located at 23 Broadway
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Common Victualler application request from Stefano Barbiero for Morena Cucina Italiana located at 23 Broadway. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Common Victualler application request from Stefano Barbiero for Morena Cucina Italiana located at 23 Broadway. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Gift Acceptance
Approve the request from the Library Trustees to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $1,654.50 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 $1,654.50 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
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 $1,654.50 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
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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