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August 14, 2023
11 recorded votes, 2 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
Executive Session
Go into the executive session to discuss Contracts because an Open Session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to the open session...
Michael J. McLane moved to go into the executive session to discuss Contracts because an Open Session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to the open session immediately after that. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to go into the executive session to discuss Contracts because an Open Session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town, with the intent of returning to the open session immediately after that. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Presentations / Updates
Adopt the Affordable Housing Trust document as proposed
Town of Wakefield Affordable Housing Trust: Michael J. McLane moved to adopt the Affordable Housing Trust document as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Town of Wakefield Affordable Housing Trust: Michael J. McLane moved to adopt the Affordable Housing Trust document as proposed. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Appointments
Appoint Rabbi Greg Hersh as the Council of Clergy member to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending April 30, 2024
Appointments: Michael J. McLane moved to appoint Rabbi Greg Hersh as the Council of Clergy member to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending April 30, 2024. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Appointments: Michael J. McLane moved to appoint Rabbi Greg Hersh as the Council of Clergy member to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending April 30, 2024. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Appoint Paul Mochi as the vacation replacement Building Inspector
Michael J. McLane moved to appoint Paul Mochi as the vacation replacement Building Inspector. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to appoint Paul Mochi as the vacation replacement Building Inspector. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
DPW Director Conway be the authorized representative of the Applicant to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and...
Michael J. McLane moved that DPW Director Conway be the authorized representative of the Applicant to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and documents pertaining to the applicant for a grant(s) and/or loan(s) as may be required; and otherwise to act as the authorized representative of the Applicant in connection with the application; that the purpose of said loan(s)/grant(s), if awarded, shall be to fund planning activities; that if said award is made the Applicant agrees to pay those costs which constitute the required Applicant's share of the project cost. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved that DPW Director Conway be the authorized representative of the Applicant to file applications and execute agreements for grant and/or loan assistance as well as furnishing such information, data and documents pertaining to the applicant for a grant(s) and/or loan(s) as may be required; and otherwise to act as the authorized representative of the Applicant in connection with the application; that the purpose of said loan(s)/grant(s), if awarded, shall be to fund planning activities; that if said award is made the Applicant agrees to pay those costs which constitute the required Applicant's share of the project cost. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Licenses
Approve the Common Victualler license for Boba Tea & Snow Ice House located at 8 Albion Street
Licenses: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Common Victualler license for Boba Tea & Snow Ice House located at 8 Albion Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Licenses: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Common Victualler license for Boba Tea & Snow Ice House located at 8 Albion Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approve the Common Victualler license for PK Brothers Inc. located at 404 Main Street
Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Common Victualler license for PK Brothers Inc. located at 404 Main Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Common Victualler license for PK Brothers Inc. located at 404 Main Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7- 0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approve the 4-hour liquor license extension for the West Side Social Club from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on August 20, 2023
Michael J. McLane moved to approve the 4-hour liquor license extension for the West Side Social Club from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on August 20, 2023. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, and Julie Smith-Galvin voting in favor. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., and Robert E. Vincent II abstaining.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-GalvinAbstained: Dombroski, Vincent
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to approve the 4-hour liquor license extension for the West Side Social Club from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on August 20, 2023. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-2 with Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, and Julie Smith-Galvin voting in favor. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., and Robert E. Vincent II abstaining..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Donations
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $215.00 from various donors with thanks
Donations: Michael J. McLane moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $215.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Donations: Michael J. McLane moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $215.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the July 10, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes
Approval of Minutes: Town Council unanimously approved the July 10, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes.
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Town Council unanimously approved the July 10, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes..”
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Michael J. McLane motioned to adjourn at 10:11 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Michael J. McLane motioned to adjourn at 10:11 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
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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