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April 24, 2023
15 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Fiscal Year 2024 Budgets
Approve Budget #33 Vocational School for $2,251,945.00 as presented
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #33 Vocational School for $2,251,945.00 as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget #33 Vocational School for $2,251,945.00 as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve $4,337,400.00 for Debt Service Warrant Article
The amendment will certainly help reduce the financial impact on every municipality pursuing the building of new schools. | Lafayette Street Wakefield, MA 01880 * www.wakefield.ma.us * 781.246.6390 Fiscal Year 2024 Articles: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve $4,337,400.00 for Debt Service Warrant Article. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“The amendment will certainly help reduce the financial impact on every municipality pursuing the building of new schools. | Lafayette Street Wakefield, MA 01880 * www.wakefield.ma.us * 781.246.6390 Fiscal Year 2024 Articles: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve $4,337,400.00 for Debt Service Warrant Article. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve $65,000.00 from free cash for Police and Fire Indemnification Warrant Article
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve $65,000.00 from free cash for Police and Fire Indemnification Warrant Article. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve $65,000.00 from free cash for Police and Fire Indemnification Warrant Article. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve $25,000.00 from free cash for Medicare Consultant Warrant Article
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve $25,000.00 from free cash for Medicare Consultant Warrant Article. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve $25,000.00 from free cash for Medicare Consultant Warrant Article. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve $275,000.00 from American Rescue Plan Act funds for Supplemental Budgets Warrant Article (Fire Department - $143,000.00 overtime, $12,000.00 fuel, $20,000.00 repairs; Police Department -...
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve $275,000.00 from American Rescue Plan Act funds for Supplemental Budgets Warrant Article (Fire Department - $143,000.00 overtime, $12,000.00 fuel, $20,000.00 repairs; Police Department - $80,000.00 overtime, $20,000.00 fuel). Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve $275,000.00 from American Rescue Plan Act funds for Supplemental Budgets Warrant Article (Fire Department - $143,000.00 overtime, $12,000.00 fuel, $20,000.00 repairs; Police Department - $80,000.00 overtime, $20,000.00 fuel). Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Wakefield Farmers' Market
Approve the Wakefield Farmers' Market License Agreement for 2023 and 2024 as presented with the addition to the Rules and Regulations that sampling of alcohol is prohibited at the Wakefield...
Wakefield Farmers' Market: After discussion with Police Chief Skory's recommendation to prohibit the sampling of alcohol at the Farmer' Market, Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Wakefield Farmers' Market License Agreement for 2023 and 2024 as presented with the addition to the Rules and Regulations that sampling of alcohol is prohibited at the Wakefield Farmers' Market. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Wakefield Farmers' Market: After discussion with Police Chief Skory's recommendation to prohibit the sampling of alcohol at the Farmer' Market, Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Wakefield Farmers' Market License Agreement for 2023 and 2024 as presented with the addition to the Rules and Regulations that sampling of alcohol is prohibited at the Wakefield Farmers' Market. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the liquor license for House Bear Brewing restricted to sales and no sampling at the Wakefield Farmers' Market
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the liquor license for House Bear Brewing restricted to sales and no sampling at the Wakefield Farmers' Market. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the liquor license for House Bear Brewing restricted to sales and no sampling at the Wakefield Farmers' Market. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Boys and Girls Club of Stoneham, Inc.
Approve the Revocable Permit Agreement for canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, and rowboats at the southern end of Lake Quannapowitt from May 30, 2023 through October 15, 2023
Boys and Girls Club of Stoneham, Inc.: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Revocable Permit Agreement for canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, and rowboats at the southern end of Lake Quannapowitt from May 30, 2023 through October 15, 2023. The permit may be extended under the same terms and conditions for a maximum of two (2) additional one (1) year terms, unless the Town terminates the Agreement. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Boys and Girls Club of Stoneham, Inc.: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the Revocable Permit Agreement for canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, and rowboats at the southern end of Lake Quannapowitt from May 30, 2023 through October 15, 2023. The permit may be extended under the same terms and conditions for a maximum of two (2) additional one (1) year terms, unless the Town terminates the Agreement. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Fourth of July
Approve the request from the West Side Social Club to use the upper and lower commons beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023 to Wednesday, July 5, 2023 ending at 6:00 a.m.; and to use the...
Fourth of July: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the request from the West Side Social Club to use the upper and lower commons beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023 to Wednesday, July 5, 2023 ending at 6:00 a.m.; and to use the outside of Veteran's Field on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 for food concessions. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Fourth of July: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the request from the West Side Social Club to use the upper and lower commons beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023 to Wednesday, July 5, 2023 ending at 6:00 a.m.; and to use the outside of Veteran's Field on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 for food concessions. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Donations
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $265.00 from various donors with thanks
Donations: Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $265.00 from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Donations: Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $265.00 from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Veterans Services for $8,000.00 from various donors with thanks
Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Veterans Services for $8,000.00 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 Veterans Services for $8,000.00 from various donors with thanks. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the April 10, 2023, Town Council meeting minutes as presented
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the April 10, 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 April 10, 2023, Town Council meeting minutes as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Approve the April 10, 2023 Town Council executive session meeting minutes as presented
Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the April 10, 2023 Town Council executive session meeting minutes as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the April 10, 2023 Town Council executive session meeting minutes as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Matters Not Anticipated for Agenda
Town Administrator Maio to sign the Massachusetts Historical Commission contract for a $100,000.00 grant to restore the Civil War Monument and for Town Administrator Maio to send a letter stating...
Matters Not Anticipated for Agenda: Jonathan P. Chines moved for Town Administrator Maio to sign the Massachusetts Historical Commission contract for a $100,000.00 grant to restore the Civil War Monument and for Town Administrator Maio to send a letter stating that if Wakefield is awarded the grant it is our intention to record a permanent restriction and maintenance agreement for the statute pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 184 section 31-33, and that there is no mortgage on the property. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Matters Not Anticipated for Agenda: Jonathan P. Chines moved for Town Administrator Maio to sign the Massachusetts Historical Commission contract for a $100,000.00 grant to restore the Civil War Monument and for Town Administrator Maio to send a letter stating that if Wakefield is awarded the grant it is our intention to record a permanent restriction and maintenance agreement for the statute pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 184 section 31-33, and that there is no mortgage on the property. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to adjourn at 9:45 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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