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October 14, 2021
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appointments
Appoint Elaine Silva of 1 Furness Circle to the Board of Health for the unexpired term through April 2022 (joint vote with the Board of Health)
Board of Health member Gourville motioned to appoint Elaine Silva of 1 Furness Circle to fulfill the unexpired term on the Board of Health through April 2022. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote with Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Ann Santos and Laurel Skinder Gourville voting.
Joint vote with another board; only the Town Council members’ votes are shown. The minutes say the motion, made by Board of Health member Laurel Skinder Gourville, passed 7-0-0 by roll call “with Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Ann Santos and Laurel Skinder Gourville voting.”
From the minutes
“Board of Health member Gourville motioned to appoint Elaine Silva of 1 Furness Circle to fulfill the unexpired term on the Board of Health through April 2022. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote with Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Ann Santos and Laurel Skinder Gourville voting..”
Appoint Katharine Staiti of 29 Preston Street and Kristen Bardol of 30 Harrison Avenue to the Commission on Disability Issues
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to appoint Katharine Staiti of 29 Preston Street and Kristen Bardol of 30 Harrison Avenue to the Commission on Disability Issues. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to appoint Katharine Staiti of 29 Preston Street and Kristen Bardol of 30 Harrison Avenue to the Commission on Disability Issues. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the September 27th, 2021 meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Ann Santos motioned to approve the September 27th, 2021 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 September 27th, 2021 meeting minutes as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Project/Event Updates
Rededicate the dog park on Main Street as the Peter J. May Memorial Dog Park
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to rededicate the dog park on Main Street as the Peter J. May Memorial Dog Park. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to rededicate the dog park on Main Street as the Peter J. May Memorial Dog Park. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Santos)
Approve the Fall in Love with Wakefield event on the south end of Main Street on Sunday, October 24th, 2021from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m
Ann Santos motioned to approve the Fall in Love with Wakefield event on the south end of Main Street on Sunday, October 24th, 2021from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the Fall in Love with Wakefield event on the south end of Main Street on Sunday, October 24th, 2021from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Licenses
Approve the request from Olivia Charles-Pike for a One Day Liquor License on January 15th, 2022 at the Americal Civic Center from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for an engagement party
Licenses: Ann Santos motioned to approve the request from Olivia Charles-Pike for a One Day Liquor License on January 15th, 2022 at the Americal Civic Center from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for an engagement party. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Licenses: Ann Santos motioned to approve the request from Olivia Charles-Pike for a One Day Liquor License on January 15th, 2022 at the Americal Civic Center from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for an engagement party. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Amend the motion: adding 2 non-alcoholic offerings be made available
Edward F. Dombroski amended the motion by adding 2 non-alcoholic offerings be made available. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski amended the motion by adding 2 non-alcoholic offerings be made available. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Santos)
Regular Town Meeting Warrant
Approve the Regular Town Meeting Warrant for November 6th, 2021 as presented
Regular Town Meeting Warrant: Ann Santos motioned to approve the Regular Town Meeting Warrant for November 6th, 2021 as presented. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Regular Town Meeting Warrant: Ann Santos motioned to approve the Regular Town Meeting Warrant for November 6th, 2021 as presented. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Tax Title Land
Approve the sale of a small parcel of tax title land on Water Street to Cataldo Ambulance
Tax Title Land: Ann Santos motioned to approve the sale of a small parcel of tax title land on Water Street to Cataldo Ambulance. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Tax Title Land: Ann Santos motioned to approve the sale of a small parcel of tax title land on Water Street to Cataldo Ambulance. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Public Hearing
Set November 8th, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. for the Tax Classification Public Hearing
Public Hearing: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to set November 8th, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. for the Tax Classification Public Hearing. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Public Hearing: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to set November 8th, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. for the Tax Classification Public Hearing. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Donations
Approve the request from the Human Rights Commission to accept and expend a gift or gits to the Human Rights Commission in the amount of $1,035.00 from various donor with thanks
Donations: Ann Santos motioned to approve the request from the Human Rights Commission to accept and expend a gift or gits to the Human Rights Commission in the amount of $1,035.00 from various donor with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Donations: Ann Santos motioned to approve the request from the Human Rights Commission to accept and expend a gift or gits to the Human Rights Commission in the amount of $1,035.00 from various donor with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the request to accept and expend a donation to the Town of Wakefield in the amount of $30,000.00 as reference within the Special Permit dated 8/14/2019 condition #21 to improve the traffic...
Ann Santos motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a donation to the Town of Wakefield in the amount of $30,000.00 as reference within the Special Permit dated 8/14/2019 condition #21 to improve the traffic conditions and other infrastructure in the project area of Grayson Lofts at Wakefield Station, 168 Albion Street from Wakefield Apartments LLC c/o The NRP Group with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a donation to the Town of Wakefield in the amount of $30,000.00 as reference within the Special Permit dated 8/14/2019 condition #21 to improve the traffic conditions and other infrastructure in the project area of Grayson Lofts at Wakefield Station, 168 Albion Street from Wakefield Apartments LLC c/o The NRP Group with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $592.00 from various donors with thanks
Ann Santos motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $592.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $592.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0- 0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Ann Santos motioned to adjourn at 9:19 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Ann Santos motioned to adjourn at 9:19 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, 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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