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February 22, 2021
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list leaves out Peter J. May, who made, seconded or voted on motions at this meeting, so Peter J. May is counted present.
Present: Ann McGonigle Santos, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco, Edward F. Dombroski, Peter J. May
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Paul R. DiNocco joined the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the February 08th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Julie Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the February 08th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Julie Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the February 08th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Chines)
Third Round of Fiscal Year 2022 Budgets
Approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget #17 Fire Department in the amount of $6,057,188.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget #17 Fire Department in the amount of $6,057,188.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget #17 Fire Department in the amount of $6,057,188.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Butt)
Approve Budget #22 Animal Inspector in the amount of $40,600.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve Budget #22 Animal Inspector in the amount of $40,600.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve Budget #22 Animal Inspector in the amount of $40,600.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #24 Parking in the amount of $12,950.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill
Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve Budget #24 Parking in the amount of $12,950.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve Budget #24 Parking in the amount of $12,950.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Approve Budget #26 Health Department in the amount of $277,023.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #26 Health Department in the amount of $277,023.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #26 Health Department in the amount of $277,023.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Approve Budget #39 General Insurance in the amount of $460,425.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill and John Spinello of Hartshorne & Curley Insurance
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #39 General Insurance in the amount of $460,425.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill and John Spinello of Hartshorne & Curley Insurance. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #39 General Insurance in the amount of $460,425.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill and John Spinello of Hartshorne & Curley Insurance. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Approve Budget #40 Medicare in the amount of $832,650.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill
Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve Budget #40 Medicare in the amount of $832,650.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve Budget #40 Medicare in the amount of $832,650.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Approve Budget #43 in the amount of $472,540.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill and John Spinello of Hartshorne & Curley Insurance
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve Budget #43 in the amount of $472,540.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill and John Spinello of Hartshorne & Curley Insurance. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve Budget #43 in the amount of $472,540.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill and John Spinello of Hartshorne & Curley Insurance. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Surplus Equipment
Approve the request of DPW Director Conway for authorization to auction proposed surplus equipment
Surplus Equipment: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the request of DPW Director Conway for authorization to auction proposed surplus equipment. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Surplus Equipment: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the request of DPW Director Conway for authorization to auction proposed surplus equipment. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Licenses
Approve the request for a One-Day Liquor License for Hartshorne House to sell beer for their second-annual virtual event on March 13th, 2021
Licenses: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the request for a One-Day Liquor License for Hartshorne House to sell beer for their second-annual virtual event on March 13th, 2021. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Licenses: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the request for a One-Day Liquor License for Hartshorne House to sell beer for their second-annual virtual event on March 13th, 2021. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Approve the Change of Manager application to Sarah Boyle for Oyes, Inc. d/b/a Feng's, 963 Main Street
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
“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 $22.95 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 $22.95 from various donors with thanks. Jonathan P. Chines 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 $22.95 from various donors with thanks. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Town Election - April 27th, 2021
Town Election - April 27th, 2021: After discussion regarding the placement of a non-binding public opinion advisory question ("Do you support keeping the Wakefield Warrior Logo with Native...
Town Election - April 27th, 2021: After discussion regarding the placement of a non-binding public opinion advisory question ("Do you support keeping the Wakefield Warrior Logo with Native American Imagery, as Wakefield Memorial High Schools Logo") to be placed on the municipal election ballot of Tuesday, April 27th, 2021, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. so motioned the approval of the question. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-2-0 by a roll call vote with Ann Santos, Julie Smith- Galvin, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Paul R. DiNocco and Peter J. May voting in the affirmative. Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting against the motion.
Yes: DiNocco, Dombroski, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: Butt, Chines
From the minutes
“Town Election - April 27th, 2021: After discussion regarding the placement of a non-binding public opinion advisory question ("Do you support keeping the Wakefield Warrior Logo with Native American Imagery, as Wakefield Memorial High Schools Logo") to be placed on the municipal election ballot of Tuesday, April 27th, 2021, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. so motioned the approval of the question. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-2-0 by a roll call vote with Ann Santos, Julie Smith- Galvin, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Paul R. DiNocco and Peter J. May voting in the affirmative. Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to adjourn at 8:54 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Paul R. DiNocco joined the meeting at 7:12 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Paul R. DiNocco is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to adjourn at 8:54 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 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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