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January 10, 2022
31 recorded votes, 2 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
Approval of Minutes
Approve the December 6th, 2021 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the December 6th, 2021 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the December 6th, 2021 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve the December 15th, 2021 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the December 15th, 2021 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the December 15th, 2021 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
By-Law Appeal
Grant an extension to a Cease and Desist order issued to the owner of the property located at 383 Water Street related to the unlawful storage of salvage vehicles and other junk until February...
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to grant an extension to a Cease and Desist order issued to the owner of the property located at 383 Water Street related to the unlawful storage of salvage vehicles and other junk until February 14th, 2022 at which point the Town Council will review the progress and will determine if further extensions in 30-day increments are warranted. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to grant an extension to a Cease and Desist order issued to the owner of the property located at 383 Water Street related to the unlawful storage of salvage vehicles and other junk until February 14th, 2022 at which point the Town Council will review the progress and will determine if further extensions in 30-day increments are warranted. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Appointment
Appoint Brian McGrail as a Special Municipal Employee to represent the Public Safety Building project at the Zoning Board of Appeals
Appointment: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to appoint Brian McGrail as a Special Municipal Employee to represent the Public Safety Building project at the Zoning Board of Appeals. Ann Santos Seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Appointment: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to appoint Brian McGrail as a Special Municipal Employee to represent the Public Safety Building project at the Zoning Board of Appeals. Ann Santos Seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski)
Licenses
Approve the Pledge of License Amendment Application for Greenie's Discount Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Greenwood Wine & Spirits
Ann Santos motioned to approve the Pledge of License Amendment Application for Greenie's Discount Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Greenwood Wine & Spirits. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the Pledge of License Amendment Application for Greenie's Discount Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Greenwood Wine & Spirits. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
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 by a roll call vote.
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 by a roll call vote..” (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 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Entertainment license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 2022 Class II license applications as proposed
Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Class II license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2022 Class II license applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the 2002 Automated Device License applications as proposed
Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2002 Automated Device License applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the 2002 Automated Device License applications as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for Friends of Wakefield Hockey for fundraiser at Subaru of Wakefield on February 11th, 2022 from 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m
Ann Santos motioned to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for Friends of Wakefield Hockey for fundraiser at Subaru of Wakefield on February 11th, 2022 from 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for Friends of Wakefield Hockey for fundraiser at Subaru of Wakefield on February 11th, 2022 from 7:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Fiscal Year 2023 Budgets
Approve Budget #2 Accounting Department in the amount of $463,099.00
Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #2 Accounting Department in the amount of $463,099.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #2 Accounting Department in the amount of $463,099.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve Budget #5 Legal Department in the amount of $194,797.00
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #5 Legal Department in the amount of $194,797.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #5 Legal Department in the amount of $194,797.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Table Budget #7 Tax Department in the amount of $297,475.00 to look into online streaming
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to table Budget #7 Tax Department in the amount of $297,475.00 to look into online streaming. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to table Budget #7 Tax Department in the amount of $297,475.00 to look into online streaming. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Approve Budget #8 Assessing in the amount of $253,448.00
Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #8 Assessing in the amount of $253,448.00. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #8 Assessing in the amount of $253,448.00. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Approve Budget #9 Town Clerk in the amount of $247,946.00
Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #9 Town Clerk in the amount of $247,946.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #9 Town Clerk in the amount of $247,946.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve Budget #10 Election & Registration in the amount of $37,700.00
Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #10 Election & Registration in the amount of $37,700.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #10 Election & Registration in the amount of $37,700.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6- 0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve Budget #11 Election Expense in the amount of $38,775.00
Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #11 Election Expense in the amount of $38,775.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #11 Election Expense in the amount of $38,775.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve Budget #12 Finance Committee in the amount of $7,060.00
Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #12 Finance Committee in the amount of $7,060.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #12 Finance Committee in the amount of $7,060.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve Budget #13 Conservation Commission in the amount of $49,385.00
Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #13 Conservation Commission in the amount of $49,385.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #13 Conservation Commission in the amount of $49,385.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve Budget #14 Planning in the amount of $12,975.00
Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #14 Planning in the amount of $12,975.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #14 Planning in the amount of $12,975.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve Budget #15 Board of Appeals in the amount of $27,800.00
Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #15 Board of Appeals in the amount of $27,800.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to approve Budget #15 Board of Appeals in the amount of $27,800.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Fiscal Year 2023 Budgets
Motioned to approve Budget #25 Council on Aging in the amount of $27,800.00. Seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motioned to approve Budget #25 Council on Aging in the amount of $27,800.00. Seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..”
Vision 2030
Adopt the Vision 2030 Statement
Vision 2030: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adopt the Vision 2030 Statement. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Vision 2030: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adopt the Vision 2030 Statement. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Traffic Advisory Recommendation
Approve the Traffic Advisory Recommendation that a No Parking restriction be approved for the westerly side of Hopkins Street from the Reading town line to the corner of South Street
Traffic Advisory Recommendation: Ann Santos motioned to approve the Traffic Advisory Recommendation that a No Parking restriction be approved for the westerly side of Hopkins Street from the Reading town line to the corner of South Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-1 by a roll call vote with Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Ann Santos and Julie Smith-Galvin voting in favor. Jonathan P. Chines recused.
The minutes record Jonathan P. Chines both ways. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Traffic Advisory Recommendation: Ann Santos motioned to approve the Traffic Advisory Recommendation that a No Parking restriction be approved for the westerly side of Hopkins Street from the Reading town line to the corner of South Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-1 by a roll call vote with Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Ann Santos and Julie Smith-Galvin voting in favor. Jonathan P. Chines recused..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Public Hearings
Set the date of January 24th, 2022 at 7:05 p.m. for Public Hearing for JWR Family Co located at 109 Water Street for an All Alcohol Liquor License
Public Hearings: Ann Santos motioned to set the date of January 24th, 2022 at 7:05 p.m. for Public Hearing for JWR Family Co located at 109 Water Street for an All Alcohol Liquor License. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Public Hearings: Ann Santos motioned to set the date of January 24th, 2022 at 7:05 p.m. for Public Hearing for JWR Family Co located at 109 Water Street for an All Alcohol Liquor License. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Set the date of February 14th, 2022 at 7:05 p.m. for Public Hearing for CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakefield located at 175 North Avenue for Alteration of Premises
Ann Santos motioned to set the date of February 14th, 2022 at 7:05 p.m. for Public Hearing for CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakefield located at 175 North Avenue for Alteration of Premises. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to set the date of February 14th, 2022 at 7:05 p.m. for Public Hearing for CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakefield located at 175 North Avenue for Alteration of Premises. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Vocational School Election
In support of Vocational School election on January 25th, 2022
Vocational School Election: Ann Santos motioned in support of Vocational School election on January 25th, 2022. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Vocational School Election: Ann Santos motioned in support of Vocational School election on January 25th, 2022. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
May 2022 Annual Town meeting Warrant Article
Refer the proposed citizen petition Zoning Article to Planning Board
May 2022 Annual Town meeting Warrant Article: Ann Santos motioned to refer the proposed citizen petition Zoning Article to Planning Board. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“May 2022 Annual Town meeting Warrant Article: Ann Santos motioned to refer the proposed citizen petition Zoning Article to Planning Board. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Donations
Approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $499.64 from various donors with thanks
Donations: Ann Santos motioned to approve the request from the Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $499.64 from various donors 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 Library to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library in the amount of $499.64 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Approve the donation to the Human Rights Commission in the amount of $48.00 from Kayla Rush with thanks
Ann Santos motioned to approve the donation to the Human Rights Commission in the amount of $48.00 from Kayla Rush 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 donation to the Human Rights Commission in the amount of $48.00 from Kayla Rush with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Butt)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to adjourn at 9:34 p.m. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to adjourn at 9:34 p.m. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
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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