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January 11, 2021
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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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
Approval of Minutes
Approve the December 07th, 2020 regular meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the December 07th, 2020 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the December 07th, 2020 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Smith-Galvin)
Traffic Advisory Committee Recommendations
Approve the recommendations of the Traffic Advisory Committee for the installation of one (1) stop sign at the intersection of Nelly Street and Broadway Street and one (1) stop sign at the...
Traffic Advisory Committee Recommendations: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the recommendations of the Traffic Advisory Committee for the installation of one (1) stop sign at the intersection of Nelly Street and Broadway Street and one (1) stop sign at the intersection of Plymouth Road and Broadway Street. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Traffic Advisory Committee Recommendations: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the recommendations of the Traffic Advisory Committee for the installation of one (1) stop sign at the intersection of Nelly Street and Broadway Street and one (1) stop sign at the intersection of Plymouth Road and Broadway Street. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Sale of Town Owned Land - 94 Butler Avenue
Ratify and confirm the Acceptance of Deed and establish the Determination of Uniqueness relating to the purchase of 94 Butler Avenue
Sale of Town Owned Land - 94 Butler Avenue: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to ratify and confirm the Acceptance of Deed and establish the Determination of Uniqueness relating to the purchase of 94 Butler Avenue. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Sale of Town Owned Land - 94 Butler Avenue: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to ratify and confirm the Acceptance of Deed and establish the Determination of Uniqueness relating to the purchase of 94 Butler Avenue. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Butt)
License Application
Approve the Change of Manager application to Sarah Boyle for Oyes, Inc. d/b/a Feng's, 963 Main Street
License Application: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the Change of Manager application to Sarah Boyle for Oyes, Inc. d/b/a Feng's, 963 Main Street. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“License Application: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the Change of Manager application to Sarah Boyle for Oyes, Inc. d/b/a Feng's, 963 Main Street. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Gift Acceptance
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $101.95 from various donors with thanks
Gift Acceptance: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $101.95 from various donors with thanks. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Gift Acceptance: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $101.95 from various donors with thanks. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to adjourn at 8:36 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to adjourn at 8:36 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, 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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