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February 28, 2022
14 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, Michael J. McLane, Ann McGonigle Santos
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session to discuss the possible settlement agreement with Collegium because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of...
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to enter Executive Session to discuss the possible settlement agreement with Collegium because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of return to open session immediately after. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed by a roll call vote.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to enter Executive Session to discuss the possible settlement agreement with Collegium because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of return to open session immediately after. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the February 14th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the February 14th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the February 14th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Public Hearings
Open the Public Hearing for Town of Wakefield Verizon New England, Inc. Cable Television License Renewal
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to open the Public Hearing for Town of Wakefield Verizon New England, Inc. Cable Television License Renewal. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to open the Public Hearing for Town of Wakefield Verizon New England, Inc. Cable Television License Renewal. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve the Town of Wakefield Verizon New England, Inc. Cable Television License Renewal as proposed
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Town of Wakefield Verizon New England, Inc. Cable Television License Renewal as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the Town of Wakefield Verizon New England, Inc. Cable Television License Renewal as proposed. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Close the Public Hearing
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to close the Public Hearing. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to close the Public Hearing. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
By-Law Appeal Update
Extend the Cease and Desist Order for 383 Water Street until the March 28th, 2022 Town Council meeting
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to extend the Cease and Desist Order for 383 Water Street until the March 28th, 2022 Town Council meeting. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to extend the Cease and Desist Order for 383 Water Street until the March 28th, 2022 Town Council meeting. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Santos)
Fiscal Year 2023 Budgets
Approve Budget #17 Fire Department in the amount of $6,327,322,.00
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #17 Fire Department in the amount of $6,327,322,.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #17 Fire Department in the amount of $6,327,322,.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve Budget #22 Animal Inspector in the amount of $40,600.00
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #22 Animal Inspector in the amount of $40,600.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #22 Animal Inspector in the amount of $40,600.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve Budget #24 Parking Clerk in the amount of $12,782.00
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #24 Parking Clerk in the amount of $12,782.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #24 Parking Clerk in the amount of $12,782.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve Budget #26 Health and Human Services department in the amount of $383,076.00 Ann Santos seconded
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #26 Health and Human Services department in the amount of $383,076.00 Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Mehreen N. Butt; Ann Santos; Jonathan P. Chines; Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane and Julie Smith-Galvin voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion and stated the work the department does is important but the whole budget is a step too far.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #26 Health and Human Services department in the amount of $383,076.00 Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Mehreen N. Butt; Ann Santos; Jonathan P. Chines; Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane and Julie Smith-Galvin voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion and stated the work the department does is important but the whole budget is a step too far..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve Budget #39 General Insurance in the amount of $499,131.00
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #39 General Insurance in the amount of $499,131.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #39 General Insurance in the amount of $499,131.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Approve Budget #43 Worker's Comp in the amount of $487,780.00
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #43 Worker's Comp in the amount of $487,780.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #43 Worker's Comp in the amount of $487,780.00. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Agreement
Approve the draft settlement agreement with Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. to settle the towns action against that defendant in the amount of $24,758.00 and to authorize the Chair to sign the...
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the draft settlement agreement with Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. to settle the towns action against that defendant in the amount of $24,758.00 and to authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve the draft settlement agreement with Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. to settle the towns action against that defendant in the amount of $24,758.00 and to authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to adjourn at 9:56 p.m. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to adjourn at 9:56 p.m. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (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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