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May 24, 2021
15 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: Peter J. May
Every vote, in order
Approval of Minutes
Approve the May 10th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Ann Santos motioned to approve the May 10th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Ann Santos motioned to approve the May 10th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Lake Quannapowitt
Grant the Wakefield Boating Concession to the Boys and Girls Club of Stoneham and Wakefield
Ann Santos motioned to grant the Wakefield Boating Concession to the Boys and Girls Club of Stoneham and Wakefield. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-1-0 by a roll call vote with Ann Santos, Jonathan P. Chines, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy and Julie Smith-Galvin in favor and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to grant the Wakefield Boating Concession to the Boys and Girls Club of Stoneham and Wakefield. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-1-0 by a roll call vote with Ann Santos, Jonathan P. Chines, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy and Julie Smith-Galvin in favor and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Wakefield Farmer's Market
Approve a two-year Farmer's Market License Agreement with the inclusion of two Winter Markets
Wakefield Farmer's Market: Ann Santos motioned to approve a two-year Farmer's Market License Agreement with the inclusion of two Winter Markets. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Wakefield Farmer's Market: Ann Santos motioned to approve a two-year Farmer's Market License Agreement with the inclusion of two Winter Markets. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Approve a Special License to Sell Wine at Farmer's Market for Aaronap Cellars, LLC
Ann Santos motioned to approve a Special License to Sell Wine at Farmer's Market for Aaronap Cellars, LLC. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve a Special License to Sell Wine at Farmer's Market for Aaronap Cellars, LLC. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Appointments
Appoint the following the Environmental Sustainability Committee: Melissa Eusden of 3 Fairmount Avenue for a 3-year term ending April 30th, 2024; Daniel Noren of 3 Byron Street for a 2-year term...
Appointments: Ann Santos motioned to appoint the following the Environmental Sustainability Committee: Melissa Eusden of 3 Fairmount Avenue for a 3-year term ending April 30th, 2024; Daniel Noren of 3 Byron Street for a 2-year term ending April 30th, 2023; and Sean Cash of 284 Lowell Street for a 2-year term ending April 30th, 2023. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Appointments: Ann Santos motioned to appoint the following the Environmental Sustainability Committee: Melissa Eusden of 3 Fairmount Avenue for a 3-year term ending April 30th, 2024; Daniel Noren of 3 Byron Street for a 2-year term ending April 30th, 2023; and Sean Cash of 284 Lowell Street for a 2-year term ending April 30th, 2023. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
WCAT-TV Streaming Bill and Proclamation
Support the Chairs signature on the Resolution as presented
WCAT-TV Streaming Bill and Proclamation: Ann Santos motioned to support the Chairs signature on the Resolution as presented. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“WCAT-TV Streaming Bill and Proclamation: Ann Santos motioned to support the Chairs signature on the Resolution as presented. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Human Rights Commission Policy
Adopt the Purpose, Powers and Duties policy of the Human Rights Commission as presented and amended with the removal of the last line
Human Rights Commission Policy: Ann Santos motioned to adopt the Purpose, Powers and Duties policy of the Human Rights Commission as presented and amended with the removal of the last line. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Human Rights Commission Policy: Ann Santos motioned to adopt the Purpose, Powers and Duties policy of the Human Rights Commission as presented and amended with the removal of the last line. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Intermunicipal Agreement
Authorize a 20-year Intermunicipal Agreement with Lynnfield and Lynnfield Center Water District
Intermunicipal Agreement: Ann Santos motioned to authorize a 20-year Intermunicipal Agreement with Lynnfield and Lynnfield Center Water District. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Intermunicipal Agreement: Ann Santos motioned to authorize a 20-year Intermunicipal Agreement with Lynnfield and Lynnfield Center Water District. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
Public Hearings
Set the Public Hearing for Greenie's Discount Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Greenwood Wine & Spirits, 969 Main Street for June 14th, 2021 at 7:10 p.m. for Change of Manager, Stock Transfer, Change of...
Public Hearings: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to set the Public Hearing for Greenie's Discount Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Greenwood Wine & Spirits, 969 Main Street for June 14th, 2021 at 7:10 p.m. for Change of Manager, Stock Transfer, Change of Officer/Director, and Pledge of License Amendment. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Public Hearings: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to set the Public Hearing for Greenie's Discount Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Greenwood Wine & Spirits, 969 Main Street for June 14th, 2021 at 7:10 p.m. for Change of Manager, Stock Transfer, Change of Officer/Director, and Pledge of License Amendment. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Santos)
Set the Public Hearing for Water & Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2022 for June 14th, 2021 at 7:25 p.m
Ann Santos motioned to set the Public Hearing for Water & Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2022 for June 14th, 2021 at 7:25 p.m. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to set the Public Hearing for Water & Sewer Rates for Fiscal Year 2022 for June 14th, 2021 at 7:25 p.m. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
Gift Acceptance
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Fire Department with thanks
Gift Acceptance: Ann Santos motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Fire Department with thanks. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Gift Acceptance: Ann Santos motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Fire Department with thanks. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Human Rights Commission in the amount of $250.00 with thanks
Ann Santos motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Human Rights Commission in the amount of $250.00 with thanks. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Human Rights Commission in the amount of $250.00 with thanks. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Accept the Walsh Field Score Board as a gift from The Savings Bank
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to accept the Walsh Field Score Board as a gift from The Savings Bank. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to accept the Walsh Field Score Board as a gift from The Savings Bank. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Santos)
Remote Participation
Adopt the Remote Participation Policy as proposed
Remote Participation: Ann Santos motioned to adopt the Remote Participation Policy as proposed. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Remote Participation: Ann Santos motioned to adopt the Remote Participation Policy as proposed. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Ann Santos motioned to adjourn at 9:58 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Ann Santos motioned to adjourn at 9:58 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, 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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