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September 28, 2022
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Michael J. McLane, Julie Smith-Galvin, Robert E. Vincent
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Robert E. Vincent II joined.
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter Executive Session to discuss Police contract because an Open Session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session...
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to enter Executive Session to discuss Police contract because an Open Session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session immediately thereafter. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by roll call vote with Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane, Julie Smith-Galvin and Mehreen N. Butt all voting unanimously.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-GalvinThe roll call does not list Edward F. Dombroski and Robert E. Vincent, who were at the meeting, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to enter Executive Session to discuss Police contract because an Open Session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session immediately thereafter. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by roll call vote with Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane, Julie Smith-Galvin and Mehreen N. Butt all voting unanimously..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Veteran's Memorial Field
Open the Public Comment period until October 24th, 2022 for a new sign to be installed at Veteran's Memorial Field
Veteran's Memorial Field: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to open the Public Comment period until October 24th, 2022 for a new sign to be installed at Veteran's Memorial Field. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Veteran's Memorial Field: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to open the Public Comment period until October 24th, 2022 for a new sign to be installed at Veteran's Memorial Field. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Licenses
Approve the Application for Amendment Change of DBA for Dockside at Wakefield, Inc. from Dockside Your Neighborhood Family Restaurant to Floramo's Wakefield
Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Application for Amendment Change of DBA for Dockside at Wakefield, Inc. from Dockside Your Neighborhood Family Restaurant to Floramo's Wakefield. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Application for Amendment Change of DBA for Dockside at Wakefield, Inc. from Dockside Your Neighborhood Family Restaurant to Floramo's Wakefield. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the request for a One-Day Liquor License for Tapped Beer Truck for a private event at Vestmark, 100 Quannapowitt Parkway on October 4th, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. subject to the...
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request for a One-Day Liquor License for Tapped Beer Truck for a private event at Vestmark, 100 Quannapowitt Parkway on October 4th, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. subject to the required departments sign-offs. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request for a One-Day Liquor License for Tapped Beer Truck for a private event at Vestmark, 100 Quannapowitt Parkway on October 4th, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. subject to the required departments sign-offs. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the request for a One-Day Liquor License for Hartshorne House for an event on November 12th, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. subject to the required departments sign-offs
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request for a One-Day Liquor License for Hartshorne House for an event on November 12th, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. subject to the required departments sign-offs. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request for a One-Day Liquor License for Hartshorne House for an event on November 12th, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. subject to the required departments sign-offs. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the request for a new Class II License for Modern Classic Investment Cars, LLC located at 383R Lowell Street subject to the required departments sign-offs
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request for a new Class II License for Modern Classic Investment Cars, LLC located at 383R Lowell Street subject to the required departments sign-offs. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request for a new Class II License for Modern Classic Investment Cars, LLC located at 383R Lowell Street subject to the required departments sign-offs. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appointments
Approve the request to advertise for a member to the Zoning Board of Appeals due to a resignation to fulfill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2023
Appointments: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to advertise for a member to the Zoning Board of Appeals due to a resignation to fulfill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Appointments: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to advertise for a member to the Zoning Board of Appeals due to a resignation to fulfill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the request to advertise for a student member to the Environmental Sustainability Committee for a one-year term expiring June 30th, 2023
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to advertise for a student member to the Environmental Sustainability Committee for a one-year term expiring June 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to advertise for a student member to the Environmental Sustainability Committee for a one-year term expiring June 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Donations
Approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $20,125.00 to the Library from various donors with thanks
Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $20,125.00 to the Library from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $20,125.00 to the Library from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $200.00 from various donors with thanks
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $200.00 from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $200.00 from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the September 12th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the September 12th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the September 12th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 10:15 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 10:15 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
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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