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November 14, 2022
21 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski, Julie Smith-Galvin, Michael J. McLane, Robert E. Vincent
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Classification
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to open the Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Classification. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to open the Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Classification. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
A minimum residential factor of 0.910735 which will maintain a shift factor of 1.75
Jonathan P. Chines motioned for a minimum residential factor of 0.910735 which will maintain a shift factor of 1.75. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane and Robert E. Vincent II voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the residential tax factor motion, citing his related underlying, ongoing concern generally over annual budgeting presumption to increase tax levy the full 2.5% in each budgeting cycle, which he believes is not appropriate.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned for a minimum residential factor of 0.910735 which will maintain a shift factor of 1.75. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane and Robert E. Vincent II voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the residential tax factor motion, citing his related underlying, ongoing concern generally over annual budgeting presumption to increase tax levy the full 2.5% in each budgeting cycle, which he believes is not appropriate..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Not to offer an Open Space Discount
Jonathan P. Chines motioned not to offer an Open Space Discount. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned not to offer an Open Space Discount. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Not to offer a Residential Exemption
Jonathan P. Chines motioned not to offer a Residential Exemption. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned not to offer a Residential Exemption. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Not to grant a Small Commercial Exemption
Jonathan P. Chines motioned not to grant a Small Commercial Exemption. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned not to grant a Small Commercial Exemption. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Close the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to close the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to close the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
American Rescue Plan Act
Accept the proposed American Rescue Plan Act allocation as follows: Energy Assistance Program - $400,000.00; Lake Quannapowitt Cleanup, Vets Field Parking Lot and Bathroom - $800,000.00; Lake...
American Rescue Plan Act: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the proposed American Rescue Plan Act allocation as follows: Energy Assistance Program - $400,000.00; Lake Quannapowitt Cleanup, Vets Field Parking Lot and Bathroom - $800,000.00; Lake Quannapowitt Pathways - $100,000.00; Rail Trail/Wakefield Mobility Project - $1,000,000.00; Town-wide Tree Replacement - $150,000.00; Sidewalk Expansion (Parker Road, Elm Street, Lowell Street, Montrose Avenue, Water Street, Nahant Street, North Avenue) - $1,100,000.00; WCAT - $137,000.00; Conservation Commission Title Searches - $25,000.00; MWRA type Water Truck - $55,000.00; Conference Rooms Zoom/Hybrid Upgrades - $75,000.00; ADA Swing Set - $25,000.00 and to add $10,000.00 for Radiographic Testing for the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“American Rescue Plan Act: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept the proposed American Rescue Plan Act allocation as follows: Energy Assistance Program - $400,000.00; Lake Quannapowitt Cleanup, Vets Field Parking Lot and Bathroom - $800,000.00; Lake Quannapowitt Pathways - $100,000.00; Rail Trail/Wakefield Mobility Project - $1,000,000.00; Town-wide Tree Replacement - $150,000.00; Sidewalk Expansion (Parker Road, Elm Street, Lowell Street, Montrose Avenue, Water Street, Nahant Street, North Avenue) - $1,100,000.00; WCAT - $137,000.00; Conservation Commission Title Searches - $25,000.00; MWRA type Water Truck - $55,000.00; Conference Rooms Zoom/Hybrid Upgrades - $75,000.00; ADA Swing Set - $25,000.00 and to add $10,000.00 for Radiographic Testing for the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)
Appointments
Appoint Geetika Upmanyu to the Human Rights Commission to fill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2025
Appointments: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Geetika Upmanyu to the Human Rights Commission to fill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2025. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Appointments: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Geetika Upmanyu to the Human Rights Commission to fill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2025. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Joseph Dorney to the Housing Authority to fill the State Appointee position with a term through June 24th, 2027
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Joseph Dorney to the Housing Authority to fill the State Appointee position with a term through June 24th, 2027. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane and Robert E. Vincent II voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voted against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Joseph Dorney to the Housing Authority to fill the State Appointee position with a term through June 24th, 2027. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane and Robert E. Vincent II voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voted against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Aliza Margolis, William Buswell and Fiona Recene as Student Liaisons to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with terms ending June 30th, 2023
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Aliza Margolis, William Buswell and Fiona Recene as Student Liaisons to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with terms ending June 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Aliza Margolis, William Buswell and Fiona Recene as Student Liaisons to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with terms ending June 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Thomas Lucey as a voting member to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2023
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Thomas Lucey as a voting member to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Thomas Lucey as a voting member to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill a three-year term expiring April 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Advertise to fill the vacancy of Thomas Lucey's alternate member term expiring April 30th, 2024
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to advertise to fill the vacancy of Thomas Lucey's alternate member term expiring April 30th, 2024. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to advertise to fill the vacancy of Thomas Lucey's alternate member term expiring April 30th, 2024. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Advertise for a voting member to the Conservation Commission to fill an unexpired three-year term through April 30th, 2025
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to advertise for a voting member to the Conservation Commission to fill an unexpired three-year term through April 30th, 2025. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to advertise for a voting member to the Conservation Commission to fill an unexpired three-year term through April 30th, 2025. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Contract
Approve and authorize Town Administrator Maio to sign the three- year renewal ambulance contract for 2022-2025
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve and authorize Town Administrator Maio to sign the three- year renewal ambulance contract for 2022-2025. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve and authorize Town Administrator Maio to sign the three- year renewal ambulance contract for 2022-2025. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the following 2023 renewal licenses: Common Victualler - Artichokes, Brother's Deli & Restaurant, Charm Thai Bistro, Circle K #7500 Subway, CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakfield, Creations Coffee...
2023 Renewal Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the following 2023 renewal licenses: Common Victualler - Artichokes, Brother's Deli & Restaurant, Charm Thai Bistro, Circle K #7500 Subway, CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakfield, Creations Coffee Café, Crystal Community Club, Dockside, Dunkin Donuts (518 Salem Street), Dunkin Donuts (518 Salem Street), Gingerbread Construction Company, Harringtons, Honey Dew Donuts (142 Lowell Street), Indian Flames, Jade Gourmet, King's of Flavor, Kipo's Roast Beef, Laurie's 909 Catering, Leaf and Ginger, Lisa's Pizzeria, Megoz Inc, d/b/a Bellinos, McDonald's, Morena Cucina Rustica, NexDine / 101 Edgewater, NexDine / 401 Edgewater, North Ave Diner, Oyes, Inc. d/b/a Feng's, Public Kitchen, Red Sugar, Sakura Organic, Inc., Sei Bar, Sheraton Colonial Bar & Grill and Wakefield House of Pizza. Entertainment - Artichokes, Brother's Deli & Restaurant, Circle K #7500 Subway, CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakfield, Creations Coffee Café, Crystal Community Club, Dockside, Dunkin Donuts (518 Salem Street), Family Pizza Dough LLC, Greenwood Wine & Spirits, Harringtons, Honey Dew (142 Lowell Street), Indian Flames, Leaf and Ginger, Lisa's Pizzeria, Megoz, Inc. d/b/a Bellinos, McDonald's, NexDine / 101 Edgewater, NexDine / 401 Edgewater, Oyes, Inc. d/b/a Feng's, Public Kitchen, Sakura Organic, Inc., Sei Bar and Sheraton Colonial. Liquor License - All Alcohol - CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakfield, Dockside at Wakefield, Inc. d/b/a Floramo's Wakefield, Indian Flames
From the minutes
“2023 Renewal Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the following 2023 renewal licenses: Common Victualler - Artichokes, Brother's Deli & Restaurant, Charm Thai Bistro, Circle K #7500 Subway, CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakfield, Creations Coffee Café, Crystal Community Club, Dockside, Dunkin Donuts (518 Salem Street), Dunkin Donuts (518 Salem Street), Gingerbread Construction Company, Harringtons, Honey Dew Donuts (142 Lowell Street), Indian Flames, Jade Gourmet, King's of Flavor, Kipo's Roast Beef, Laurie's 909 Catering, Leaf and Ginger, Lisa's Pizzeria, Megoz Inc, d/b/a Bellinos, McDonald's, Morena Cucina Rustica, NexDine / 101 Edgewater, NexDine / 401 Edgewater, North Ave Diner, Oyes, Inc. d/b/a Feng's, Public Kitchen, Red Sugar, Sakura Organic, Inc., Sei Bar, Sheraton Colonial Bar & Grill and Wakefield House of Pizza. Entertainment - Artichokes, Brother's Deli & Restaurant, Circle K #7500 Subway, CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakfield, Creations Coffee Café, Crystal Community Club, Dockside, Dunkin Donuts (518 Salem Street), Family Pizza Dough LLC, Greenwood Wine & Spirits, Harringtons, Honey Dew (142 Lowell Street), Indian Flames, Leaf and Ginger, Lisa's Pizzeria, Megoz, Inc. d/b/a Bellinos, McDonald's, NexDine / 101 Edgewater, NexDine / 401 Edgewater, Oyes, Inc. d/b/a Feng's, Public Kitchen, Sakura Organic, Inc., Sei Bar and Sheraton Colonial. Liquor License - All Alcohol - CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakfield, Dockside at Wakefield, Inc. d/b/a Floramo's Wakefield, Indian Flames Inc., L&B, LLC d/b/a Laurie's 909, Public Kitchen, R&M Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Artichokes and Sakura Organic, Inc. Club - Crystal Community Club and West Side Social Club. Package Store - Greenwood Wine & Spirits, Campbell Beverage LLC, D&M Liquors, KVP Inc. d/b/a Jeffrey's Liquors and Prachi Corporation. Lodging House - Sheraton Colonial. Automated Device - Crystal Community Club, Crystal Laundromat and McDonald's. Class I - EMS Direct, LLC and Subaru of Wakefield. Class II - AM Detail, Broadway Auto Brokers, Capitol Construction Equipment Sales, Dick's Foreign Car Service, Elite Auto Service, LLC, EMS Direct, LLC, Fahey Auto Sales, John's Foreign Car Service, Inc., Highline Motor Sport, Inc., Kings Auto Wholesale, Modern Collision Center, Modern Classic Investment Cars, LLC, Northeast Auto Gallery, Inc., Performance of Wakefield, RSC Global Holdings, LLC, Subaru of Wakefield, Tecce's Collision & Frame Corp., Wakefield Auto Gallery, Inc. and W.W. Industries, Inc. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Donations
Accept and expend a gift of gifts in the amount of $5.00 to the Human Rights Commission from various donor(s) with thanks
Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift of gifts in the amount of $5.00 to the Human Rights Commission from various donor(s) with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift of gifts in the amount of $5.00 to the Human Rights Commission from various donor(s) with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $775.00 to the Library from various donor(s) with thanks
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $775.00 to the Library from various donor(s) with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $775.00 to the Library from various donor(s) with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $100.00 to the Youth Action Team from various donor(s) with thanks
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $100.00 to the Youth Action Team from various donor(s) with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift or gifts in the amount of $100.00 to the Youth Action Team from various donor(s) with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the October 24th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the October 24th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the October 24th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the October 24th, 2022 Executive Session Town Council meeting minutes
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the October 24th, 2022 Executive Session Town Council meeting minutes. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the October 24th, 2022 Executive Session Town Council meeting minutes. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 10:32 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 10:32 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (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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