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October 7, 2019
9 recorded votes, 3 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
During the meeting:
- Councilor Mehreen N. Butt arrived at 6:31 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Executive Session to discuss Woods Subdivision litigation because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session
Councilor Dombroski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and stated there is a need for Executive Session to discuss Woods Subdivision litigation because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session. Councilor Santos so motioned. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six councilors voting in the affirmative.
Yes: Chines, DiNocco, Dombroski, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Councilor Mehreen N. Butt arrived at 6:31 p.m.”. The count (6-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Mehreen N. Butt is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and stated there is a need for Executive Session to discuss Woods Subdivision litigation because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session. Councilor Santos so motioned. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all six councilors voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve of Minutes -September 23, 2019
Approve the September 23, 2019 Minutes as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the September 23, 2019 Minutes as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor May abstaining.
Yes: Butt, Chines, DiNocco, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinAbstained: May
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the September 23, 2019 Minutes as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor May abstaining..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the September 23, 2019 Executive Session Minutes as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the September 23, 2019 Executive Session Minutes as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-1 with Councilor May abstaining.
Yes: Butt, Chines, DiNocco, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinAbstained: May
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the September 23, 2019 Executive Session Minutes as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-1 with Councilor May abstaining..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Reconfigurati on of Benches
The Town Administrator in consultation with the Police Chief and the DPW Director explore and implement reconfiguration of benches with the caveat that you look at the original intent of the donations
Councilor Chines motioned that the Town Administrator in consultation with the Police Chief and the DPW Director explore and implement reconfiguration of benches with the caveat that you look at the original intent of the donations. Councilor Butt seconded. Councilor May suggested having a representative of Main Street involved. Motion passed 7-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned that the Town Administrator in consultation with the Police Chief and the DPW Director explore and implement reconfiguration of benches with the caveat that you look at the original intent of the donations. Councilor Butt seconded. Councilor May suggested having a representative of Main Street involved. Motion passed 7-0- 0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Licenses
Approve the One Day Liquor License request for a private event fundraiser at the Col
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request for a private event fundraiser at the Col. James Hartshorne House on November 9, 2019. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request for a private event fundraiser at the Col. James Hartshorne House on November 9, 2019. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Approve the One Day Liquor License request for a private event at the Americal Civic Center
Councilor May motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request for a private event at the Americal Civic Center. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License request for a private event at the Americal Civic Center. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Approve the Class II License renewal application for Quality Auto Service located at 51 New Salem Street
Councilor May motioned to approve the Class II License renewal application for Quality Auto Service located at 51 New Salem Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to approve the Class II License renewal application for Quality Auto Service located at 51 New Salem Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: May, second: DiNocco)
Gift Acceptance
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $535.30 from various donors with thanks
Councilor DiNocco motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $535.30 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $535.30 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
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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