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March 8, 2021
13 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
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the February 22nd, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the February 22nd, 2021 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: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the February 22nd, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Julie Smith Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Fourth Round of Fiscal Year 2022 Budgets
Approve Fiscal Year 2022 Budget #29 Department of Public Works in the amount of $6,506,335.00; Budget #30 Snow & Ice in the amount of $850,000.00; Budget #32 Sewer in the amount of $8,982,133.00;...
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Fiscal Year 2022 Budget #29 Department of Public Works in the amount of $6,506,335.00; Budget #30 Snow & Ice in the amount of $850,000.00; Budget #32 Sewer in the amount of $8,982,133.00; Budget #32 Water in the amount of $6,277,749.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Fiscal Year 2022 Budget #29 Department of Public Works in the amount of $6,506,335.00; Budget #30 Snow & Ice in the amount of $850,000.00; Budget #32 Sewer in the amount of $8,982,133.00; Budget #32 Water in the amount of $6,277,749.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
Reconsider the Reserve Fund Budget that was previously voted at the January 25th, 2021 Town Council meeting
Paul R. DiNocco motioned to reconsider the Reserve Fund Budget that was previously voted at the January 25th, 2021 Town Council meeting. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Paul R. DiNocco motioned to reconsider the Reserve Fund Budget that was previously voted at the January 25th, 2021 Town Council meeting. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Butt)
Increase Budget #42 Reserve Fund to $400,000.00 as presented by Town Administrator Maio
Paul R. DiNocco motioned to increase Budget #42 Reserve Fund to $400,000.00 as presented by Town Administrator Maio. Julie Smith Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Paul R. DiNocco motioned to increase Budget #42 Reserve Fund to $400,000.00 as presented by Town Administrator Maio. Julie Smith Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Fiscal Year 2022 Budget #45 Retirement in the amount of $6,977,405.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Fiscal Year 2022 Budget #45 Retirement in the amount of $6,977,405.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Fiscal Year 2022 Budget #45 Retirement in the amount of $6,977,405.00 as presented by Town Accountant Gill. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: DiNocco)
Annual Town Meeting DPW Warrant Articles
Approve the Eminent Domain Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article in the amount of $1.00 as presented
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Eminent Domain Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article in the amount of $1.00 as presented. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Eminent Domain Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article in the amount of $1.00 as presented. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: DiNocco)
Approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Option A representing a request of $2,284,011.00
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Option A representing a request of $2,284,011.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion failed 2-5-0 by a roll call vote with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Peter J. May voting in the affirmative and Julie Smith Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco and Ann Santos voting against the motion.
Yes: Dombroski, MayNo: Butt, Chines, DiNocco, Santos, Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Option A representing a request of $2,284,011.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion failed 2-5-0 by a roll call vote with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Peter J. May voting in the affirmative and Julie Smith Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco and Ann Santos voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Butt)
Approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Option B request of $2,199,441.00 which represents a budget offset based on a $20.00 bulk item fee
Julie Smith Galvin motioned to approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Option B request of $2,199,441.00 which represents a budget offset based on a $20.00 bulk item fee. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-2-0 by a roll call vote with Julie Smith Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco and Ann Santos voting in the affirmative and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Peter J. May voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, DiNocco, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: Dombroski, May
From the minutes
“Julie Smith Galvin motioned to approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Option B request of $2,199,441.00 which represents a budget offset based on a $20.00 bulk item fee. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-2-0 by a roll call vote with Julie Smith Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco and Ann Santos voting in the affirmative and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Peter J. May voting against the motion..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Chines)
Traffic Advisory Recommendation
Approve the first parking space on Princess Street near Main Street be restricted to 15-minute parking
Traffic Advisory Recommendation: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the first parking space on Princess Street near Main Street be restricted to 15-minute parking. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Traffic Advisory Recommendation: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the first parking space on Princess Street near Main Street be restricted to 15-minute parking. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Licenses
Designate the Town Administrator to approve the alteration of liquor licenses, food service permits and temporary license agreements and to allow retail businesses to enter the public way provided...
Licenses: Outdoor Public Space Usage: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to designate the Town Administrator to approve the alteration of liquor licenses, food service permits and temporary license agreements and to allow retail businesses to enter the public way provided that access is sufficient via Department of Public Works and ADA requirements for outdoor public space usage from April 01st, 2021 through December 31st, 2021. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Licenses: Outdoor Public Space Usage: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to designate the Town Administrator to approve the alteration of liquor licenses, food service permits and temporary license agreements and to allow retail businesses to enter the public way provided that access is sufficient via Department of Public Works and ADA requirements for outdoor public space usage from April 01st, 2021 through December 31st, 2021. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Open a public comment period with regard to bringing in a third party to provide community boating services at the lake
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to open a public comment period with regard to bringing in a third party to provide community boating services at the lake. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to open a public comment period with regard to bringing in a third party to provide community boating services at the lake. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Gift Acceptance
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Town of Wakefield from the Human Rights Commission in the amount of $1,306.76 with thanks
Gift Acceptance: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Town of Wakefield from the Human Rights Commission in the amount of $1,306.76 with thanks. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Gift Acceptance: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Town of Wakefield from the Human Rights Commission in the amount of $1,306.76 with thanks. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: DiNocco)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 10:15 p.m. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 10:15 p.m. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: DiNocco)
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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