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April 26, 2021
14 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, Edward F. Dombroski
Absent: Paul R. DiNocco, Peter J. May
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the April 12th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the April 12th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the April 12th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
Blatz Field
Approve the request of Robert Burnett along with a letter of support from Billy Teixeira and David Teixeira, grandsons of Marty Blatz regarding the expanded naming of Blatz Field to Blatz Park,...
Blatz Field: Julie Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the request of Robert Burnett along with a letter of support from Billy Teixeira and David Teixeira, grandsons of Marty Blatz regarding the expanded naming of Blatz Field to Blatz Park, Meghan Burnett Field. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Blatz Field: Julie Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the request of Robert Burnett along with a letter of support from Billy Teixeira and David Teixeira, grandsons of Marty Blatz regarding the expanded naming of Blatz Field to Blatz Park, Meghan Burnett Field. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Butt)
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Adopt the Plan
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to adopt the Plan. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to adopt the Plan. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Flag and Banner Requests
Approve the flying of the "progess" Pride Flag at the Americal Civic Center for three weeks in June 2021
Flag and Banner Requests: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the flying of the "progess" Pride Flag at the Americal Civic Center for three weeks in June 2021. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Flag and Banner Requests: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the flying of the "progess" Pride Flag at the Americal Civic Center for three weeks in June 2021. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Approve the flying of the Juneteenth Flag at the Americal Civic Center for one week in June 2021
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the flying of the Juneteenth Flag at the Americal Civic Center for one week in June 2021. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the flying of the Juneteenth Flag at the Americal Civic Center for one week in June 2021. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the request to hang "Hometown Heroes" banners along Main Street from sometime in May through June 01st, 2021and granting the Town Administrator the flexibility on the timing
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the request to hang "Hometown Heroes" banners along Main Street from sometime in May through June 01st, 2021and granting the Town Administrator the flexibility on the timing. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the request to hang "Hometown Heroes" banners along Main Street from sometime in May through June 01st, 2021and granting the Town Administrator the flexibility on the timing. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Appointments
Appoint Building Inspector, Benjamin DeChristoforo to serve as the Zoning Administrator and to delegate the Zoning Administrator the power to determine, under MGL Chapter 40A, Section 6 and Zoning...
Appointments: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Building Inspector, Benjamin DeChristoforo to serve as the Zoning Administrator and to delegate the Zoning Administrator the power to determine, under MGL Chapter 40A, Section 6 and Zoning Bylaw Section 190-50(A), whether a proposed reconstruction, change, extension or alteration to a pre-existing nonconforming single or two-family residential structure would increase the nonconforming nature of said structure. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Appointments: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Building Inspector, Benjamin DeChristoforo to serve as the Zoning Administrator and to delegate the Zoning Administrator the power to determine, under MGL Chapter 40A, Section 6 and Zoning Bylaw Section 190-50(A), whether a proposed reconstruction, change, extension or alteration to a pre-existing nonconforming single or two-family residential structure would increase the nonconforming nature of said structure. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Add one (1) additional member to the Disability Commission from 8 members to 9 members
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to add one (1) additional member to the Disability Commission from 8 members to 9 members. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to add one (1) additional member to the Disability Commission from 8 members to 9 members. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Janice Mirabassi to the Disability Commission for a three-year term ending April 30th, 2024
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Janice Mirabassi to the Disability Commission for a three-year term ending April 30th, 2024. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Janice Mirabassi to the Disability Commission for a three-year term ending April 30th, 2024. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Increase membership on the Arts Council from 6 members to 9 members
Julie Smith-Galvin motioned to increase membership on the Arts Council from 6 members to 9 members. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Julie Smith-Galvin motioned to increase membership on the Arts Council from 6 members to 9 members. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Chines)
Appoint Lori Dupuis to the Arts Council for a three-year term ending April 30th, 2024 and Stephanie Martinovich and Diana Kennedy to the Arts Council for two-year terms ending April 30th, 2023
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Lori Dupuis to the Arts Council for a three-year term ending April 30th, 2024 and Stephanie Martinovich and Diana Kennedy to the Arts Council for two-year terms ending April 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Lori Dupuis to the Arts Council for a three-year term ending April 30th, 2024 and Stephanie Martinovich and Diana Kennedy to the Arts Council for two-year terms ending April 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Amend the motion to appoint Lindsay Averbook to the Human Rights Commission for a two-year term ending April 30th, 2023 and Daniela Nedbalek to the Human Rights Commission for a one-year term...
After discussion Jonathan P. Chines motioned to amend the motion to appoint Lindsay Averbook to the Human Rights Commission for a two-year term ending April 30th, 2023 and Daniela Nedbalek to the Human Rights Commission for a one-year term ending April 30th, 2022. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“After discussion Jonathan P. Chines motioned to amend the motion to appoint Lindsay Averbook to the Human Rights Commission for a two-year term ending April 30th, 2023 and Daniela Nedbalek to the Human Rights Commission for a one-year term ending April 30th, 2022. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines)
Inter-Municipal Contract
Approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement between Town of Reading and Town of Wakefield for Purposeful Opportunities for Successful Transition Program (the "POST Program") commencing on September...
Inter-Municipal Contract: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement between Town of Reading and Town of Wakefield for Purposeful Opportunities for Successful Transition Program (the "POST Program") commencing on September 01st, 2021 and ending June 30th, 2024. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Inter-Municipal Contract: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the Inter-Municipal Agreement between Town of Reading and Town of Wakefield for Purposeful Opportunities for Successful Transition Program (the "POST Program") commencing on September 01st, 2021 and ending June 30th, 2024. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
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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