MassVoter.com← Wakefield Town CouncilWakefield Town Council · 2022–2023 Council · Regular meeting
December 12, 2022
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Wakefield ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
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
Liquor License
Approve the Change of Manager application for Prachi Corporation d/b/a McDonough's Liquors
Liquor License: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Change of Manager application for Prachi Corporation d/b/a McDonough's Liquors. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motioned passed 7- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Liquor License: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Change of Manager application for Prachi Corporation d/b/a McDonough's Liquors. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motioned passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Tax Policy Presentation
Approve the amended policy dated December 7th, 2022
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the amended policy dated December 7th, 2022. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. renewed his position stating 2.5% should not be the starting point. Michael J. McLane stated he is not supportive of the amended policy as it should be a year-to-year basis. Motion passed 5-2-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anne P. Danehy, Robert E. Vincent II and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski, McLane
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the amended policy dated December 7th, 2022. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. renewed his position stating 2.5% should not be the starting point. Michael J. McLane stated he is not supportive of the amended policy as it should be a year-to-year basis. Motion passed 5-2-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anne P. Danehy, Robert E. Vincent II and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Forecast
Approve the following 2023 renewal licenses: Common Victualler - Billy's Roast Beef & Seafood, Carol's Café, Cibo Café & Bistro, Cravings, Dino's Brick Oven Pizzeria, Early Harvest Diner, Honey...
2023 Renewal Licenses: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the following 2023 renewal licenses: Common Victualler - Billy's Roast Beef & Seafood, Carol's Café, Cibo Café & Bistro, Cravings, Dino's Brick Oven Pizzeria, Early Harvest Diner, Honey Dew (915 Main Street), Massimo Ristorante, Meletharb Ice Cream, My Brother's Place, Nick Pizza Roast Beef & Subs, S&S Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts (632 Main Street), S&S Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts (225 North Avenue), Slice Pizza & More, The Remedy Exchange, ZuZu's. Entertainment - Carol's Café, Cibo Café & Bistro, Massimo Ristorante, Slice Pizza & More. Liquor License - All Alcohol - Ben 123, Inc. d/b/a Bamboo House, Oyes, Inc. d/b/a Feng's. Innholder - Hospitality Resources, LLC. Beer and Wine - Cibo Café & Bistro. Lodging House - Wakefield Manor, Wakefield House. Class II - Auto Annex, Brandon Auto Sales, Platinum Car Center. 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 - Billy's Roast Beef & Seafood, Carol's Café, Cibo Café & Bistro, Cravings, Dino's Brick Oven Pizzeria, Early Harvest Diner, Honey Dew (915 Main Street), Massimo Ristorante, Meletharb Ice Cream, My Brother's Place, Nick Pizza Roast Beef & Subs, S&S Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts (632 Main Street), S&S Donuts d/b/a Dunkin Donuts (225 North Avenue), Slice Pizza & More, The Remedy Exchange, ZuZu's. Entertainment - Carol's Café, Cibo Café & Bistro, Massimo Ristorante, Slice Pizza & More. Liquor License - All Alcohol - Ben 123, Inc. d/b/a Bamboo House, Oyes, Inc. d/b/a Feng's. Innholder - Hospitality Resources, LLC. Beer and Wine - Cibo Café & Bistro. Lodging House - Wakefield Manor, Wakefield House. Class II - Auto Annex, Brandon Auto Sales, Platinum Car Center. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appointment
Approve the request to advertise for a member to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending April 30th, 2023
Appointment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to advertise for a member to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending April 30th, 2023. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Appointment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to advertise for a member to the Human Rights Commission to fill an unexpired term ending April 30th, 2023. 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 $895.00 to the Library from various donor(s) with thanks
Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to accept and expend a gift of gifts in the amount of $895.00 to the Library 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 $895.00 to the Library 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 28th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the November 28th, 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 28th, 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 9:10 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:10 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.
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →