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December 9, 2019
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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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
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 DiNocco so motioned. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all seven councilors voting in the affirmative.
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 DiNocco so motioned. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed on a roll call vote with all seven councilors voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approval of Minutes -November 25, 2019
Approve the November 25, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the November 25, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the November 25, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Joint Board of Health Appointment
Appoint Candace Linehan to the Board of Health to fill the remainder of this three-year term ending April 2020
Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Candace Linehan to the Board of Health to fill the remainder of this three-year term ending April 2020. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 9-0-0 with all seven (7) Councilors and two (2) Board of Health members voting.
Joint vote with another board; only the Town Council members’ votes are shown. The joint count (9-0-0) has no no votes or abstentions, so each councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Candace Linehan to the Board of Health to fill the remainder of this three-year term ending April 2020. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 9-0-0 with all seven (7) Councilors and two (2) Board of Health members voting..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Election/Town Meeting Workers
Authorize Sherri Dalton/Town Administrator's office to advertise for Election/Town Meeting workers
Councilor DiNocco motioned to authorize Sherri Dalton/Town Administrator's office to advertise for Election/Town Meeting workers. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to authorize Sherri Dalton/Town Administrator's office to advertise for Election/Town Meeting workers. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Licenses
Approve the Change of Manager application for CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakefield as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Change of Manager application for CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakefield as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Change of Manager application for CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakefield as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the 2020 Common Victualler applications as presented and attached
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2020 Common Victualler applications as presented and attached. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2020 Common Victualler applications as presented and attached. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the 2020 Liquor applications as presented and attached
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2020 Liquor applications as presented and attached. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2020 Liquor applications as presented and attached. Councilor Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Butt)
Approve the 2020 Lodging House applications as presented and attached
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2020 Lodging House applications as presented and attached. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2020 Lodging House applications as presented and attached. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approve the 2020 Entertainment applications as presented and attached
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2020 Entertainment applications as presented and attached. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the 2020 Entertainment applications as presented and attached. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approve the 2020 Automated Device applications as presented and attached
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2020 Automated Device applications as presented and attached. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2020 Automated Device applications as presented and attached. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the 2020 Class II applications as presented and attached
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2020 Class II applications as presented and attached. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2020 Class II applications as presented and attached. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Approve the 2020 Class I applications as presented and attached
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2020 Class I applications as presented and attached. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the 2020 Class I applications as presented and attached. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Public Hearing
Set a Public Hearing on January 13, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. for the Stock Transfer & Change of Officer/Director License Amendment for D&M Liquor Corp. d/b/a S&M Liquors located at 258 Water Street
Councilor DiNocco motioned to set a Public Hearing on January 13, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. for the Stock Transfer & Change of Officer/Director License Amendment for D&M Liquor Corp. d/b/a S&M Liquors located at 258 Water Street. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to set a Public Hearing on January 13, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. for the Stock Transfer & Change of Officer/Director License Amendment for D&M Liquor Corp. d/b/a S&M Liquors located at 258 Water Street. 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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