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November 8, 2021
26 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: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing
A minimum residential factor of .903775 which will maintain a shift factor of 1.75
Ann Santos motioned for a minimum residential factor of .903775 which will maintain a shift factor of 1.75. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned for a minimum residential factor of .903775 which will maintain a shift factor of 1.75. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Not to offer an Open Space Discount
Ann Santos motioned not to offer an Open Space Discount. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned not to offer an Open Space Discount. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Not to offer a Residential Exemption
Ann Santos motioned not to offer a Residential Exemption. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned not to offer a Residential Exemption. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Not to grant a Small Commercial Exemption
Ann Santos motioned not to grant a Small Commercial Exemption. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned not to grant a Small Commercial Exemption. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Close the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m
Ann Santos motioned to close the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to close the Public Hearing at 7:48 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the October 21st, 2021 Tri-Board meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Ann Santos motioned to approve the October 21st, 2021 Tri-Board meeting minutes as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Ann Santos motioned to approve the October 21st, 2021 Tri-Board meeting minutes as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the October 25th, 2021 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Ann Santos motioned to approve the October 25th, 2021 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the October 25th, 2021 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Redistricting
Pursuant to G.L. c. 54, s. 6 that the Town Council approve the division of the Town into precincts as set forth in the map and precinct descriptions proposed by the Town Clerk, to be effective as...
Ann Santos motioned pursuant to G.L. c. 54, s. 6 that the Town Council approve the division of the Town into precincts as set forth in the map and precinct descriptions proposed by the Town Clerk, to be effective as of January 1st, 2022. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned pursuant to G.L. c. 54, s. 6 that the Town Council approve the division of the Town into precincts as set forth in the map and precinct descriptions proposed by the Town Clerk, to be effective as of January 1st, 2022. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Surplus Equipment
Approve the request from DPW Director Conway to auction surplus equipment as proposed
Surplus Equipment: Ann Santos motioned to approve the request from DPW Director Conway to auction surplus equipment as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Surplus Equipment: Ann Santos motioned to approve the request from DPW Director Conway to auction surplus equipment as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Intermunicipal Agreement
Approve the proposed Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Town of Reading and the Town of Wakefield for the Director of the Assessing Department for a term commencing on January 1st, 2022 through...
Intermunicipal Agreement: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the proposed Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Town of Reading and the Town of Wakefield for the Director of the Assessing Department for a term commencing on January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2024. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Intermunicipal Agreement: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the proposed Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Town of Reading and the Town of Wakefield for the Director of the Assessing Department for a term commencing on January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2024. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Licenses
Approve the 2022 All Alcohol Liquor license applications as proposed
Licenses: Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 All Alcohol Liquor license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Licenses: Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 All Alcohol Liquor license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 2022 Inn Holder Liquor license applications as proposed
Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Inn Holder Liquor license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Inn Holder Liquor license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 2022 Club Liquor license applications as proposed
Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Club Liquor license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Club Liquor license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 2022 Beer & Wine Liquor license applications as proposed
Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Beer & Wine Liquor license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Beer & Wine Liquor license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 2022 Package Store Liquor license applications as proposed
Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Package Store Liquor license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Package Store Liquor license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 2022 Common Victualler license applications as proposed
Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Common Victualler license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Common Victualler license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 2022 Entertainment license applications as proposed
Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Entertainment license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Entertainment license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 2022 Lodging House license applications as proposed
Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Lodging House license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Lodging House license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 2022 Fortune Teller license applications as proposed
Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Fortune Teller license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Fortune Teller license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 2022 Automated Device license applications as proposed
Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Automated Device license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Automated Device license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 2022 Class I license applications
Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Class I license applications. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Class I license applications. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 2022 Class II license applications
Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Class II license applications. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Class II license applications. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the request from Aaronap Cellars, LLC for Special License to Sell Wine at Farmers' Market on November 20th, 2021 and December 11th, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m
Ann Santos motioned to approve the request from Aaronap Cellars, LLC for Special License to Sell Wine at Farmers' Market on November 20th, 2021 and December 11th, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the request from Aaronap Cellars, LLC for Special License to Sell Wine at Farmers' Market on November 20th, 2021 and December 11th, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Donation
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $329.00 from various donors with thanks
Donation: Ann Santos motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $329.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Donation: Ann Santos motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the library in the amount of $329.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Town Council Discussions
Hold a Special Election to fill the unexpired term on the Town Council through April 2022
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to hold a Special Election to fill the unexpired term on the Town Council through April 2022. Ann Santos seconded. Motion did not pass 1-5-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting in favor. Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy and Ann Santos voting against the motion.
Yes: DombroskiNo: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Santos, Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to hold a Special Election to fill the unexpired term on the Town Council through April 2022. Ann Santos seconded. Motion did not pass 1-5-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting in favor. Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy and Ann Santos voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Santos)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Ann Santos motioned to adjourn at 9:34 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Ann Santos motioned to adjourn at 9:34 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (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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