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March 9, 2020
15 recorded votes, 5 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, Julie Smith-Galvin
Absent: Peter J. May
During the meeting:
- Councilor DiNocco left the meeting at 9:51 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the February 24, 2020 Executive Session Town Meeting Minutes as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the February 24, 2020 Executive Session Town Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the February 24, 2020 Executive Session Town Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approve the February 24, 2020 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the February 24, 2020 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the February 24, 2020 Regular Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Banner Requests
Approve the request of The Scholarship Foundation to display a banner on Main Street from June 15, 2020 to June 21, 2020
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request of The Scholarship Foundation to display a banner on Main Street from June 15, 2020 to June 21, 2020. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the request of The Scholarship Foundation to display a banner on Main Street from June 15, 2020 to June 21, 2020. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Approve the amended request of the Meghan Burnett Foundation to display a banner on Main Street from July 6, 2020 to July 13, 2020
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the amended request of the Meghan Burnett Foundation to display a banner on Main Street from July 6, 2020 to July 13, 2020. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the amended request of the Meghan Burnett Foundation to display a banner on Main Street from July 6, 2020 to July 13, 2020. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Santos)
Fiscal Year 2021 Budgets
Approve Budget #39 General Insurance in the amount of $437,225.00 as presented
Councilor Chines motioned to approve Budget #39 General Insurance in the amount of $437,225.00 as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned to approve Budget #39 General Insurance in the amount of $437,225.00 as presented. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Approve Budget #43 Worker's Compensation in the amount of $537,619.00 as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget #43 Worker's Compensation in the amount of $537,619.00 as presented. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget #43 Worker's Compensation in the amount of $537,619.00 as presented. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #29 Department of Pubic Works in the amount of $6,349,868.00 as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget #29 Department of Pubic Works in the amount of $6,349,868.00 as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve Budget #29 Department of Pubic Works in the amount of $6,349,868.00 as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Approve the Snow & Ice Budget in the amount of 850,000.00 as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Snow & Ice Budget in the amount of 850,000.00 as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Snow & Ice Budget in the amount of 850,000.00 as presented. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Approve the Sewer Budget in the amount of $8,956,011.00 as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Sewer Budget in the amount of $8,956,011.00 as presented. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Sewer Budget in the amount of $8,956,011.00 as presented. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos)
Approve the Water Budget in the amount of $6,061,942.00 as presented
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Water Budget in the amount of $6,061,942.00 as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Water Budget in the amount of $6,061,942.00 as presented. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Public Hearings
Set the date of April 13, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. at WCAT Studios as the Public Hearing for Ben 123, Inc. d/b/a Bamboo House located at 21 Broadway for an All Alcohol Liquor License
Councilor Chines motioned to set the date of April 13, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. at WCAT Studios as the Public Hearing for Ben 123, Inc. d/b/a Bamboo House located at 21 Broadway for an All Alcohol Liquor License. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Councilor DiNocco left the meeting at 9:51 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Paul R. DiNocco is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned to set the date of April 13, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. at WCAT Studios as the Public Hearing for Ben 123, Inc. d/b/a Bamboo House located at 21 Broadway for an All Alcohol Liquor License. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Continue the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department Public Hearing from the January 27, 2020 Town Council meeting for Petition For Pole Locations at 4 Delcarmine Street to March 23, 2020 at...
Councilor Santos motioned to continue the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department Public Hearing from the January 27, 2020 Town Council meeting for Petition For Pole Locations at 4 Delcarmine Street to March 23, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. at the Greenwood Elementary School. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Councilor DiNocco left the meeting at 9:51 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Paul R. DiNocco is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to continue the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department Public Hearing from the January 27, 2020 Town Council meeting for Petition For Pole Locations at 4 Delcarmine Street to March 23, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. at the Greenwood Elementary School. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Set the date of March 23, 2020 at 7:15 p.m. at the Greenwood Elementary School as the Public Hearing for the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department for Petition For Pole Locations at 1 Murray...
Councilor Santos motioned to set the date of March 23, 2020 at 7:15 p.m. at the Greenwood Elementary School as the Public Hearing for the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department for Petition For Pole Locations at 1 Murray Street. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Councilor DiNocco left the meeting at 9:51 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Paul R. DiNocco is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to set the date of March 23, 2020 at 7:15 p.m. at the Greenwood Elementary School as the Public Hearing for the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department for Petition For Pole Locations at 1 Murray Street. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Donation
Approve the request of the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $1,100.00 from various donors with thanks
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $1,100.00 from various donors with thanks. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Councilor DiNocco left the meeting at 9:51 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Paul R. DiNocco is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the request of the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $1,100.00 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.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Councilor DiNocco left the meeting at 9:51 p.m.”. The count (5-0-0) matches the 5 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Paul R. DiNocco is left out of this vote.
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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