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September 29, 2020
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ann McGonigle Santos, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco, Edward F. Dombroski, Peter J. May
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Legal Strategy
Executive Session to discuss the Town's legal strategy in litigation concerning Woods Subdivision because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with...
Legal Strategy: Councilor Santos stated there is a need for Executive Session to discuss the Town's legal strategy in litigation concerning Woods Subdivision 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 so motioned at 6:32 p.m. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 on a roll call vote with all seven councilors voting in the affirmative.
From the minutes
“Legal Strategy: Councilor Santos stated there is a need for Executive Session to discuss the Town's legal strategy in litigation concerning Woods Subdivision 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 so motioned at 6:32 p.m. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 on a roll call vote with all seven councilors voting in the affirmative..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the September 14th, 2020 regular Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the September 14th, 2020 regular Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the September 14th, 2020 regular Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Councilor Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
License
Approve the One Day Liquor License requested for the Hartshorne House for the Craft Beer Tasting virtual event on October 17th, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m
License: Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License requested for the Hartshorne House for the Craft Beer Tasting virtual event on October 17th, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“License: Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the One Day Liquor License requested for the Hartshorne House for the Craft Beer Tasting virtual event on October 17th, 2020 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Appointments - Traffic Advisory Committee
Appointed John F. Connors, Jr. as the resident representative to the Traffic Advisory Committee
Appointments - Traffic Advisory Committee: Councilor DiNocco motioned to appointed John F. Connors, Jr. as the resident representative to the Traffic Advisory Committee. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Appointments - Traffic Advisory Committee: Councilor DiNocco motioned to appointed John F. Connors, Jr. as the resident representative to the Traffic Advisory Committee. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Conservation Commission
Appoint Silvana Bouhlal to the Conservation Commission to fill an un-expired term through April 30th, 2022
Conservation Commission: Councilor Chines motioned to appoint Silvana Bouhlal to the Conservation Commission to fill an un-expired term through April 30th, 2022. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Conservation Commission: Councilor Chines motioned to appoint Silvana Bouhlal to the Conservation Commission to fill an un-expired term through April 30th, 2022. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: DiNocco)
Veteran Advisory Board
Appoint Marion Dennehy, Jacquelynne Millinor, Paul Cancelliere, Brian McCoubrey to the Veteran Advisory Board with terms through April 30th, 2023
Veteran Advisory Board: Councilor DiNocco motioned to appoint Marion Dennehy, Jacquelynne Millinor, Paul Cancelliere, Brian McCoubrey to the Veteran Advisory Board with terms through April 30th, 2023. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Veteran Advisory Board: Councilor DiNocco motioned to appoint Marion Dennehy, Jacquelynne Millinor, Paul Cancelliere, Brian McCoubrey to the Veteran Advisory Board with terms through April 30th, 2023. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Police Department Advisory Committee
Appoint Police Chief Steve Skory, Deputy Police Chief Craig Calabrese, Lt
Police Department Advisory Committee: Councilor Dombroski motioned to appoint Police Chief Steve Skory, Deputy Police Chief Craig Calabrese, Lt. Scott Reboult, Sgt. Richard Dinanno, Sgt.Sean Beede, Sgt. Kevin McCaul, Officer Amy Rando and Officer Shane Pelletier to the Police Department Advisory Committee as requested by Chief Skory. Councilor DiNocco seconded and asked that Town Council liaison Mehreen Butt be added to the committee. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Police Department Advisory Committee: Councilor Dombroski motioned to appoint Police Chief Steve Skory, Deputy Police Chief Craig Calabrese, Lt. Scott Reboult, Sgt. Richard Dinanno, Sgt.Sean Beede, Sgt. Kevin McCaul, Officer Amy Rando and Officer Shane Pelletier to the Police Department Advisory Committee as requested by Chief Skory. Councilor DiNocco seconded and asked that Town Council liaison Mehreen Butt be added to the committee. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Board of Registrars
Appoint Barry Noyes as a Registrar
Board of Registrars: Councilor Chines motioned to appoint Barry Noyes as a Registrar. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Board of Registrars: Councilor Chines motioned to appoint Barry Noyes as a Registrar. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
Authorization to Advertise
Authorize Town Council Clerk to advertise with a deadline date of October 08th, 2020 to fill an un-expired term on the School Committee
Authorization to Advertise: Councilor Dombroski motioned to authorize Town Council Clerk to advertise with a deadline date of October 08th, 2020 to fill an un-expired term on the School Committee. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Authorization to Advertise: Councilor Dombroski motioned to authorize Town Council Clerk to advertise with a deadline date of October 08th, 2020 to fill an un-expired term on the School Committee. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Councilor Chines motioned to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Councilor Chines motioned to adjourn at 8:37 p.m. Councilor Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, 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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