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April 10, 2023
26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations because an open session may have detrimental affects 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 contract negotiations because an open session may have detrimental affects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session immediately thereafter. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by roll call vote with Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane, Julie Smith-Galvin, Robert E. Vincent II, and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-Galvin, VincentThe roll call does not list Edward F. Dombroski, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations because an open session may have detrimental affects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to open session immediately thereafter. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by roll call vote with Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane, Julie Smith-Galvin, Robert E. Vincent II, and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Warrant
Approve the Annual Town Election Warrant of April 25, 2023, and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant of May 15, 2023, as proposed
Warrant: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant of April 25, 2023, and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant of May 15, 2023, as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Warrant: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant of April 25, 2023, and the Annual Town Meeting Warrant of May 15, 2023, as proposed. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appointments/Reappointments
Appoint Shane McCarthy to the Advisory Board of Public Works with a term expiring April 30, 2026
Appointments/Reappointments: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Shane McCarthy to the Advisory Board of Public Works with a term expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Appointments/Reappointments: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Shane McCarthy to the Advisory Board of Public Works with a term expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Daniel Calore and Tracey Cleversey to the Capital Planning Committee with terms expiring April 30, 2026, and Samuel Hockenbury to the Capital Planning Committee with a term expiring April...
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Daniel Calore and Tracey Cleversey to the Capital Planning Committee with terms expiring April 30, 2026, and Samuel Hockenbury to the Capital Planning Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2025. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Daniel Calore and Tracey Cleversey to the Capital Planning Committee with terms expiring April 30, 2026, and Samuel Hockenbury to the Capital Planning Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2025. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Shane McCarthy to the Cable Advisory Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2024; William Reading to the Cable Advisory Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2025; and Eric Reid to...
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Shane McCarthy to the Cable Advisory Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2024; William Reading to the Cable Advisory Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2025; and Eric Reid to the Cable Advisory Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Shane McCarthy to the Cable Advisory Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2024; William Reading to the Cable Advisory Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2025; and Eric Reid to the Cable Advisory Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Lois Jarema Benjamin, Paul Paglierani, and Daniel Benjamin to the Commission on Disabilities with terms expiring April 30, 2026
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Lois Jarema Benjamin, Paul Paglierani, and Daniel Benjamin to the Commission on Disabilities with terms expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Lois Jarema Benjamin, Paul Paglierani, and Daniel Benjamin to the Commission on Disabilities with terms expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0- 0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Frank J. Luciani, Jr., and Kenneth Alepidis to the Conservation Commission with terms expiring April 30, 2026
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Frank J. Luciani, Jr., and Kenneth Alepidis to the Conservation Commission with terms expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Frank J. Luciani, Jr., and Kenneth Alepidis to the Conservation Commission with terms expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Julie Brown and Jim Morin to the Council on Aging with terms expiring April 30, 2026
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Julie Brown and Jim Morin to the Council on Aging with terms expiring April 30, 2026. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Julie Brown and Jim Morin to the Council on Aging with terms expiring April 30, 2026. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines)
Appoint Christina Olivieri and Steffin Spears to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with terms expiring April 30, 2026, and Lillian Guinther to the Environmental Sustainability Committee...
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Christina Olivieri and Steffin Spears to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with terms expiring April 30, 2026, and Lillian Guinther to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2024. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Christina Olivieri and Steffin Spears to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with terms expiring April 30, 2026, and Lillian Guinther to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2024. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Paul Torraca to the Fence Viewing Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2026
Jonathan P Chines moved to appoint Paul Torraca to the Fence Viewing Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P Chines moved to appoint Paul Torraca to the Fence Viewing Committee with a term expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Nancy Bertrand and Therese Frazier to the Historical Commission with terms expiring April 30, 2026
Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Nancy Bertrand and Therese Frazier to the Historical Commission with terms expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Nancy Bertrand and Therese Frazier to the Historical Commission with terms expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Jessica Sutich and Jillian Dyment to the Human Rights Commission with terms expiring April 30, 2026, and Olivia Dannenberg to the Human Rights Commission with a term expiring April 30, 2025
Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Jessica Sutich and Jillian Dyment to the Human Rights Commission with terms expiring April 30, 2026, and Olivia Dannenberg to the Human Rights Commission with a term expiring April 30, 2025. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Jessica Sutich and Jillian Dyment to the Human Rights Commission with terms expiring April 30, 2026, and Olivia Dannenberg to the Human Rights Commission with a term expiring April 30, 2025. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Charles L. Tarbell, Marc Moccio, Philip Renzi, and Erin Demerjian to the Permanent Building Committee with terms expiring April 30, 2026
Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Charles L. Tarbell, Marc Moccio, Philip Renzi, and Erin Demerjian to the Permanent Building Committee with terms expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Charles L. Tarbell, Marc Moccio, Philip Renzi, and Erin Demerjian to the Permanent Building Committee with terms expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Susan Hickey, Richard Stevens and Gerald E. Barrett to the Recreation Commission with terms expiring April 30, 2026, and Erin MacDonough to the Recreation Commission with a term expiring...
Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Susan Hickey, Richard Stevens and Gerald E. Barrett to the Recreation Commission with terms expiring April 30, 2026, and Erin MacDonough to the Recreation Commission with a term expiring April 30, 2024. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Susan Hickey, Richard Stevens and Gerald E. Barrett to the Recreation Commission with terms expiring April 30, 2026, and Erin MacDonough to the Recreation Commission with a term expiring April 30, 2024. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint Robert Ettinger and Kristi Yentile to the Veteran Advisory Board with terms expiring April 30, 2024; Marion Dennehy, and Marc Young to the Veteran Advisory Board with terms expiring April...
Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Robert Ettinger and Kristi Yentile to the Veteran Advisory Board with terms expiring April 30, 2024; Marion Dennehy, and Marc Young to the Veteran Advisory Board with terms expiring April 30, 2025; Paul Cancelliere, Dale Findlay, and Christopher Olsen to the Veteran Advisory Board with terms expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Robert Ettinger and Kristi Yentile to the Veteran Advisory Board with terms expiring April 30, 2024; Marion Dennehy, and Marc Young to the Veteran Advisory Board with terms expiring April 30, 2025; Paul Cancelliere, Dale Findlay, and Christopher Olsen to the Veteran Advisory Board with terms expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Appoint David W. Hatfield and Thomas Lucey to the Zoning Board of Appeals with terms expiring April 30, 2026
Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint David W. Hatfield and Thomas Lucey to the Zoning Board of Appeals with terms expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint David W. Hatfield and Thomas Lucey to the Zoning Board of Appeals with terms expiring April 30, 2026. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Intermunicipal Agreement
Approve the proposed Intermunicipal Agreement with Lynnfield Center Water District
Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the proposed Intermunicipal Agreement with Lynnfield Center Water District. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the proposed Intermunicipal Agreement with Lynnfield Center Water District. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
License
Approve the Change of Manager application for the Knights of Columbus
License: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Change of Manager application for the Knights of Columbus. Julie-Smith Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“License: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Change of Manager application for the Knights of Columbus. Julie-Smith Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Donations
Approve the request to donate library discards from the Library to the Friends of the Library
Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to donate library discards from the Library to the Friends of the Library. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Donations: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the request to donate library discards from the Library to the Friends of the Library. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library for $410.00 from various donors with thanks
Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library for $410.00 from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library for $410.00 from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the March 27, 2023, Town Council meeting minutes as presented
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the March 27, 2023, Town Council meeting minutes as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the March 27, 2023, Town Council meeting minutes as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Fiscal Year 2024 Budgets
Approve Budget #8 Assessing Department to increase the personal services line item by $2,448.00 to $216,574.00, bringing the total budget to $249,924.00 as presented by Town Administrator Maio
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #8 Assessing Department to increase the personal services line item by $2,448.00 to $216,574.00, bringing the total budget to $249,924.00 as presented by Town Administrator Maio. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #8 Assessing Department to increase the personal services line item by $2,448.00 to $216,574.00, bringing the total budget to $249,924.00 as presented by Town Administrator Maio. Julie Smith- Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #20 Inspectional Services to increase the personal services line item by $10,336.00 to $442,543.00, bringing the total budget to $467,443.00, as presented by Town Administrator Maio
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #20 Inspectional Services to increase the personal services line item by $10,336.00 to $442,543.00, bringing the total budget to $467,443.00, as presented by Town Administrator Maio. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #20 Inspectional Services to increase the personal services line item by $10,336.00 to $442,543.00, bringing the total budget to $467,443.00, as presented by Town Administrator Maio. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #27 Recreation to increase the personal services line item by $3,107.00 to $125,696.00, as presented by Town Administrator Maio
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #27 Recreation to increase the personal services line item by $3,107.00 to $125,696.00, as presented by Town Administrator Maio. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #27 Recreation to increase the personal services line item by $3,107.00 to $125,696.00, as presented by Town Administrator Maio. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve Budget #34 Library to increase the personal services line item by $1,424,695.00 to $1,933,734.00, as presented by Town Administrator Maio
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #34 Library to increase the personal services line item by $1,424,695.00 to $1,933,734.00, as presented by Town Administrator Maio. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #34 Library to increase the personal services line item by $1,424,695.00 to $1,933,734.00, as presented by Town Administrator Maio. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:28 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:28 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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