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April 12, 2021
25 recorded votes, 4 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
Absent: Peter J. May
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the March 22nd, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Julie Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the March 22nd, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Julie Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the March 22nd, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: DiNocco)
Declaration of Easement
Declare that a portion of the easement at 123 Pleasant Street, Wakefield is surplus to the needs of the Town
Declaration of Easement: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to declare that a portion of the easement at 123 Pleasant Street, Wakefield is surplus to the needs of the Town. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Declaration of Easement: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to declare that a portion of the easement at 123 Pleasant Street, Wakefield is surplus to the needs of the Town. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Green Street, Stoneham
Declare the property known as 124 Green Street, Stoneham is surplus to the needs of the Town
Green Street, Stoneham: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to declare the property known as 124 Green Street, Stoneham is surplus to the needs of the Town. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Green Street, Stoneham: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to declare the property known as 124 Green Street, Stoneham is surplus to the needs of the Town. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Approve the bid of $261,000.00
Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the bid of $261,000.00. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the bid of $261,000.00. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Annual Town Election and Town Meeting Warrant
Approve the Annual Town Election, April 27th, 2021and Annual Town Meeting Warrant, May 08th, 2021 as proposed
Annual Town Election and Town Meeting Warrant: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the Annual Town Election, April 27th, 2021and Annual Town Meeting Warrant, May 08th, 2021 as proposed. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Annual Town Election and Town Meeting Warrant: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the Annual Town Election, April 27th, 2021and Annual Town Meeting Warrant, May 08th, 2021 as proposed. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Clerical Union Contract
Approve the Clerical Union Contract
Clerical Union Contract: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the Clerical Union Contract. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Clerical Union Contract: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the Clerical Union Contract. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Appointments / Committees
Approve the name change of the Wakefield Cultural Council to the Wakefield Arts Council
Appointments / Committees: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the name change of the Wakefield Cultural Council to the Wakefield Arts Council. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Appointments / Committees: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the name change of the Wakefield Cultural Council to the Wakefield Arts Council. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Smith-Galvin)
Re-appoint Christopher Tarr for a three-year term to the Advisory Board of Public Works
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to re-appoint Christopher Tarr for a three-year term to the Advisory Board of Public Works. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote. Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote, so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to re-appoint Christopher Tarr for a three-year term to the Advisory Board of Public Works. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote. Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Add a 5th appointment to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to add a 5th appointment to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 4-1-0 by a roll call vote with Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines, Mehreen N. Butt and Ann Santos voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: DombroskiThe roll call does not list Paul R. DiNocco, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to add a 5th appointment to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 4-1-0 by a roll call vote with Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines, Mehreen N. Butt and Ann Santos voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Kathy Frey, Christopher Carino, Tracy Shea, AnnMarie Gallivan and Douglas Henning for three-year terms to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Kathy Frey, Christopher Carino, Tracy Shea, AnnMarie Gallivan and Douglas Henning for three-year terms to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote. Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote, so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Kathy Frey, Christopher Carino, Tracy Shea, AnnMarie Gallivan and Douglas Henning for three-year terms to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote. Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Approve the request of the Capital Planning Committee to add an additional committee member
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the request of the Capital Planning Committee to add an additional committee member. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote. Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote, so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the request of the Capital Planning Committee to add an additional committee member. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote. Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Appoint Frank Conte, David Whitham, Franklin Leone and Jeffrey Giunta all as voting members for three-year terms to the Capital Planning Committee
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Frank Conte, David Whitham, Franklin Leone and Jeffrey Giunta all as voting members for three-year terms to the Capital Planning Committee. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Frank Conte, David Whitham, Franklin Leone and Jeffrey Giunta all as voting members for three-year terms to the Capital Planning Committee. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: DiNocco)
Appoint Teresa Belmonte, Peter Miller and Robert Romano for three-year terms to the Conservation Commission
Paul R. DiNocco motioned to appoint Teresa Belmonte, Peter Miller and Robert Romano for three-year terms to the Conservation Commission. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Paul R. DiNocco motioned to appoint Teresa Belmonte, Peter Miller and Robert Romano for three-year terms to the Conservation Commission. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Re-appoint Maureen Hickey for a three-year term to the Council on Aging
Paul R. DiNocco motioned to re-appoint Maureen Hickey for a three-year term to the Council on Aging. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Paul R. DiNocco motioned to re-appoint Maureen Hickey for a three-year term to the Council on Aging. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Appoint Joanne Scouler for a three-year term to the Council on Aging
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Joanne Scouler for a three-year term to the Council on Aging. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Joanne Scouler for a three-year term to the Council on Aging. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: DiNocco)
Re-appoint Sarah Madeleine Guerin for a three-year term to the Arts Council
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to re-appoint Sarah Madeleine Guerin for a three-year term to the Arts Council. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to re-appoint Sarah Madeleine Guerin for a three-year term to the Arts Council. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Appoint Ira Cummings for a three-year term to the Arts Council
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to appoint Ira Cummings for a three-year term to the Arts Council. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to appoint Ira Cummings for a three-year term to the Arts Council. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Re-appoint Marie Rej for a three-year term to the Disability Commission
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to re-appoint Marie Rej for a three-year term to the Disability Commission. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to re-appoint Marie Rej for a three-year term to the Disability Commission. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Amend the motion: include Therese Frazier and Frank Giangregorio as non-voting members for three-year terms to the Historical Commission
Jonathan P. Chines amended the motion to include Therese Frazier and Frank Giangregorio as non-voting members for three-year terms to the Historical Commission. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines amended the motion to include Therese Frazier and Frank Giangregorio as non-voting members for three-year terms to the Historical Commission. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
Appoint Jason Cohen, Philip Renzi, Janine Fabiano and Marc Moccio as voting members for three-year terms to the Permanent Building Committee and Nasos Phillips as a non-voting member for a...
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Jason Cohen, Philip Renzi, Janine Fabiano and Marc Moccio as voting members for three-year terms to the Permanent Building Committee and Nasos Phillips as a non-voting member for a three-year term. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Jason Cohen, Philip Renzi, Janine Fabiano and Marc Moccio as voting members for three-year terms to the Permanent Building Committee and Nasos Phillips as a non-voting member for a three-year term. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: DiNocco)
Appoint Annie Duvall, Anthony Longo and Christine Gargano for three-year terms to the Recreation Commission
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to appoint Annie Duvall, Anthony Longo and Christine Gargano for three-year terms to the Recreation Commission. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to appoint Annie Duvall, Anthony Longo and Christine Gargano for three-year terms to the Recreation Commission. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Appoint Joseph Dellolio for a three-year term to the Veteran Advisory Board
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to appoint Joseph Dellolio for a three-year term to the Veteran Advisory Board. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to appoint Joseph Dellolio for a three-year term to the Veteran Advisory Board. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Smith-Galvin)
Re-appoint Charles Tarbell as a voting member for a three-year term to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Gregory McIntosh, Michael Feeley and Thomas Lucey as Alternate Members with three-year terms...
Paul R. DiNocco motioned to re-appoint Charles Tarbell as a voting member for a three-year term to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Gregory McIntosh, Michael Feeley and Thomas Lucey as Alternate Members with three-year terms to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Paul R. DiNocco motioned to re-appoint Charles Tarbell as a voting member for a three-year term to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Gregory McIntosh, Michael Feeley and Thomas Lucey as Alternate Members with three-year terms to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Matters Not Anticipated for Agenda
Adopt the Proclamation as amended
After discussion and Ann Santos amending the Proclamation, Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adopt the Proclamation as amended. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“After discussion and Ann Santos amending the Proclamation, Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adopt the Proclamation as amended. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: DiNocco)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 10:20 p.m. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 10:20 p.m. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 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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