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April 27, 2020
9 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, Paul R. DiNocco, Peter J. May, Julie Smith-Galvin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the April 13, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the April 13, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the April 13, 2020 regular Town Council Meeting Minutes. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: May)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing for Bhavya Two LLC for a License and/or a modification of an existing License to store flammables at 950 Main Street
Councilor Santos motioned to open the Public Hearing for Bhavya Two LLC for a License and/or a modification of an existing License to store flammables at 950 Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to open the Public Hearing for Bhavya Two LLC for a License and/or a modification of an existing License to store flammables at 950 Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Continue the Public Hearing until the completion the State Delegation agenda item
Councilor Chines motioned to continue the Public Hearing until the completion the State Delegation agenda item. Councilor May seconded motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chines motioned to continue the Public Hearing until the completion the State Delegation agenda item. Councilor May seconded motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: May)
Re-open the Pubic Hearing
Councilor May motioned to re-open the Pubic Hearing. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to re-open the Pubic Hearing. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Close the Public Hearing
Councilor May motioned to close the Public Hearing. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor May motioned to close the Public Hearing. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: May, second: Santos)
Approve the modification of an existing license to store flammables at 950 Main Street
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the modification of an existing license to store flammables at 950 Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the modification of an existing license to store flammables at 950 Main Street. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Ethics Disclosure
Approve the Ethics Disclosure request from Town Counsel Thomas Mullen allowing him to potentially answer questions concerning Articles 24 and 25 of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, as these are...
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Ethics Disclosure request from Town Counsel Thomas Mullen allowing him to potentially answer questions concerning Articles 24 and 25 of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, as these are warrant petition articles sponsored by The Savings Bank. Mr. Mullen is a Director of that institution. Article 24 would rezone from General Residence to Business certain properties located on Main, Avon, and Chestnut Street. Article 25 would make textual changes in § 190-31 of the Zoning Bylaws and /or review and comment on motions made thereunder. The Planning Board and/or other Town boards and officials may also seek Town Counsel's advice concerning the meaning and consequence of the proposed zoning changes. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Ethics Disclosure request from Town Counsel Thomas Mullen allowing him to potentially answer questions concerning Articles 24 and 25 of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, as these are warrant petition articles sponsored by The Savings Bank. Mr. Mullen is a Director of that institution. Article 24 would rezone from General Residence to Business certain properties located on Main, Avon, and Chestnut Street. Article 25 would make textual changes in § 190-31 of the Zoning Bylaws and /or review and comment on motions made thereunder. The Planning Board and/or other Town boards and officials may also seek Town Counsel's advice concerning the meaning and consequence of the proposed zoning changes. Councilor May seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: May)
Appointments - Historical Commission
Appoint Nancy Bertrand, Gene Moulton, and Francene Harrington to the Historical Commission with three-year terms ending April 30, 2023; Daniel Benjamin and Cathlina Driver to the Historical...
Based on that recommendation, Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Nancy Bertrand, Gene Moulton, and Francene Harrington to the Historical Commission with three-year terms ending April 30, 2023; Daniel Benjamin and Cathlina Driver to the Historical Commission with two- year terms ending April 30, 2022; and Jennifer Osterhout and Therese Frazier to the Historical Commission with one-year terms ending April 30, 2021. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Based on that recommendation, Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Nancy Bertrand, Gene Moulton, and Francene Harrington to the Historical Commission with three-year terms ending April 30, 2023; Daniel Benjamin and Cathlina Driver to the Historical Commission with two- year terms ending April 30, 2022; and Jennifer Osterhout and Therese Frazier to the Historical Commission with one-year terms ending April 30, 2021. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: DiNocco)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to adjourn. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Smith-Galvin)
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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