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June 28, 2021
6 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 June 14th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the June 14th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the June 14th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
PACE Program
Adopt the PACE program
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to adopt the PACE program. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to adopt the PACE program. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Youth Council Appointments
Appoint Ali Zain Al-Abideen Atoui, Thomas Berinato, Lauren Blois, Joshua Catino, Uma Gerweck, Yana Herzog, Paige MacGibbon, Nicholas Pilleri, Elly Tropeano, Nivea Waterman, Sophie Veilleux as High...
Youth Council Appointments: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Ali Zain Al-Abideen Atoui, Thomas Berinato, Lauren Blois, Joshua Catino, Uma Gerweck, Yana Herzog, Paige MacGibbon, Nicholas Pilleri, Elly Tropeano, Nivea Waterman, Sophie Veilleux as High School voting members and Jenna Farber, Charlotte Holmes, Madeline Naper, Teagan Sparhawk, Nicholas Walczewski as Middle School voting members. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Youth Council Appointments: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Ali Zain Al-Abideen Atoui, Thomas Berinato, Lauren Blois, Joshua Catino, Uma Gerweck, Yana Herzog, Paige MacGibbon, Nicholas Pilleri, Elly Tropeano, Nivea Waterman, Sophie Veilleux as High School voting members and Jenna Farber, Charlotte Holmes, Madeline Naper, Teagan Sparhawk, Nicholas Walczewski as Middle School voting members. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
MBTA Youth Pass Program
An application be submitted for inclusion in the MBTA Youth Pass Program
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned that an application be submitted for inclusion in the MBTA Youth Pass Program. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned that an application be submitted for inclusion in the MBTA Youth Pass Program. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Santos)
Surplus Property
Declare one of the Wakefield Fire Department Fire Engines (pumper) as excess property and to be sold to the Malden Fire Department for $3,000.00
Surplus Property: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to declare one of the Wakefield Fire Department Fire Engines (pumper) as excess property and to be sold to the Malden Fire Department for $3,000.00. Ann Santos seconded. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. questioned why this is not being handled as other surplus property has been handled. Town Administrator Maio stated he had conversations with Chief Sullivan and Emergency Management Director Walsh and they assured him that $3,000.00 is a great price and that Wakefield would be helping out a neighboring community as well as a mutual aid partner. Motion passed 5-1-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Surplus Property: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to declare one of the Wakefield Fire Department Fire Engines (pumper) as excess property and to be sold to the Malden Fire Department for $3,000.00. Ann Santos seconded. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. questioned why this is not being handled as other surplus property has been handled. Town Administrator Maio stated he had conversations with Chief Sullivan and Emergency Management Director Walsh and they assured him that $3,000.00 is a great price and that Wakefield would be helping out a neighboring community as well as a mutual aid partner. Motion passed 5-1-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
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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