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November 28, 2022
6 recorded votes, 0 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
Health and Human Services
Approve the agreement
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the agreement. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the agreement. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Tax Policy
Approve the following 2023 renewal licenses: Common Victualler - Ben, 123, Blue Moon, Café Italia, Las Chivas Inc d/b/a Tequila's Mexican Cantina, Omelet Headquarters, Sabatino's, Sonny Noto's
2023 Renewal Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the following 2023 renewal licenses: Common Victualler - Ben, 123, Blue Moon, Café Italia, Las Chivas Inc d/b/a Tequila's Mexican Cantina, Omelet Headquarters, Sabatino's, Sonny Noto's. Entertainment - Ben, 123 d/b/a Bamboo House, Café Italia, Las Chivas Inc d/b/a Tequila's Mexican Cantina, Sabatino's, Sonny Noto's. Liquor License - All Alcohol - Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's, CNCMCC, LLC d/b/a Blue Moon Grill, Café Italia, JWR Family Co d/b/a Sei Bar, Las Chivas, Inc. d/b/a Tequila's; Megoz, Inc. d/b/a Bellinos, Sabatino's. Innholder - MEERA LLC d/b/a Four Points Sheraton Wakefield. Club - Knights of Columbus. Beer and Wine - Lucky Thirteen Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Sonny Noto's Restaurant. Lodging House - Hospitality Resources. Fortune Teller: Psychic Reading. Automated Device - Dockside at Wakefield. Class I - Albrecht Buick GMC of Wakefield, Inc. Class II - Phil Howes Towing. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“2023 Renewal Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the following 2023 renewal licenses: Common Victualler - Ben, 123, Blue Moon, Café Italia, Las Chivas Inc d/b/a Tequila's Mexican Cantina, Omelet Headquarters, Sabatino's, Sonny Noto's. Entertainment - Ben, 123 d/b/a Bamboo House, Café Italia, Las Chivas Inc d/b/a Tequila's Mexican Cantina, Sabatino's, Sonny Noto's. Liquor License - All Alcohol - Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's, CNCMCC, LLC d/b/a Blue Moon Grill, Café Italia, JWR Family Co d/b/a Sei Bar, Las Chivas, Inc. d/b/a Tequila's; Megoz, Inc. d/b/a Bellinos, Sabatino's. Innholder - MEERA LLC d/b/a Four Points Sheraton Wakefield. Club - Knights of Columbus. Beer and Wine - Lucky Thirteen Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Sonny Noto's Restaurant. Lodging House - Hospitality Resources. Fortune Teller: Psychic Reading. Automated Device - Dockside at Wakefield. Class I - Albrecht Buick GMC of Wakefield, Inc. Class II - Phil Howes Towing. 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 $540.00 to the Council on Aging from various donor(s) with thanks
Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift of gifts in the amount of $540.00 to the Council on Aging 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 $540.00 to the Council on Aging 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 Council 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 Council 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 Council 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 November 14th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the November 14th, 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 November 14th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:52 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:52 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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