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October 16, 2023
18 recorded votes, 3 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
Public Hearings
Open the Public Hearing for the Transfer of Stock application located at 354 Main Street
Public Hearings: KVP Inc. d/b/a Jeffreys Liquors: At 7:03 p.m., Michael J. McLane moved to open the Public Hearing for the Transfer of Stock application located at 354 Main Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Public Hearings: KVP Inc. d/b/a Jeffreys Liquors: At 7:03 p.m., Michael J. McLane moved to open the Public Hearing for the Transfer of Stock application located at 354 Main Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Continue the Public Hearing to November 13, 2023 at 7:03 p.m
Michael J. McLane moved to continue the Public Hearing to November 13, 2023 at 7:03 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to continue the Public Hearing to November 13, 2023 at 7:03 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Open the Public Hearing for the Transfer of Stock and Change of Directors application located at 258 Water Street
Michael J. McLane moved to open the Public Hearing for the Transfer of Stock and Change of Directors application located at 258 Water Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to open the Public Hearing for the Transfer of Stock and Change of Directors application located at 258 Water Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approve the application submittal
Michael J. McLane moved to approve the application submittal. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to approve the application submittal. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Close the Public Hearing
Michael J. McLane moved to close the Public Hearing. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to close the Public Hearing. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Presentations / Updates
Accept the Easement for the sidewalk on Elm Street at the corner of Edwards Avenue
Elm Street Sidewalk Easement: Michael J. McLane moved to accept the Easement for the sidewalk on Elm Street at the corner of Edwards Avenue. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Elm Street Sidewalk Easement: Michael J. McLane moved to accept the Easement for the sidewalk on Elm Street at the corner of Edwards Avenue. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Authorize the Department of Public Works to move ahead with planning and eventual construction for a restroom facility to be located at site one with the facility to include storage for the...
Michael J. McLane moved to authorize the Department of Public Works to move ahead with planning and eventual construction for a restroom facility to be located at site one with the facility to include storage for the farmers market to be designed with gray siding and white trim with the overhead and post construction style as presented. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to authorize the Department of Public Works to move ahead with planning and eventual construction for a restroom facility to be located at site one with the facility to include storage for the farmers market to be designed with gray siding and white trim with the overhead and post construction style as presented. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Flag Request
Table the revised Flag Policy proposal until the November 27, 2023 Town Council meeting so that proposal can be vetted by other committees
Flag Request: Michael J. McLane moved to table the revised Flag Policy proposal until the November 27, 2023 Town Council meeting so that proposal can be vetted by other committees. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Flag Request: Michael J. McLane moved to table the revised Flag Policy proposal until the November 27, 2023 Town Council meeting so that proposal can be vetted by other committees. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Vincent)
Regular Town Meeting
Approve the Regular Town Meeting Warrant of November 18, 2023
Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Regular Town Meeting Warrant of November 18, 2023. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-1 with Mehreen N. Butt, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Julie Smith-Galvin, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane, and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor. Robert E. Vincent II abstained.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, Smith-GalvinAbstained: Vincent
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Regular Town Meeting Warrant of November 18, 2023. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-1 with Mehreen N. Butt, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Julie Smith-Galvin, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane, and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor. Robert E. Vincent II abstained..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
License
Approve the 2023 Class II License application for Diagnostic Motor Vehicle Inspection located at 129 Broadway Street
License: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the 2023 Class II License application for Diagnostic Motor Vehicle Inspection located at 129 Broadway Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“License: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the 2023 Class II License application for Diagnostic Motor Vehicle Inspection located at 129 Broadway Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Community Media Day Resolution
Approve the Community Media Day Resolution for 2023
Community Media Day Resolution: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Community Media Day Resolution for 2023. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Community Media Day Resolution: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Community Media Day Resolution for 2023. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Donations
Accept the donation of $1,275.00 from the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt to the Town of Wakefield for replacement of the Town's boat with thanks
Donations: Michael J. McLane moved to accept the donation of $1,275.00 from the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt to the Town of Wakefield for replacement of the Town's boat with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Donations: Michael J. McLane moved to accept the donation of $1,275.00 from the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt to the Town of Wakefield for replacement of the Town's boat with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the October 2, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes
Approval of Minutes: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the October 2, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-1 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Mehreen N. Butt, Michael J. McLane, Anne P. Danehy, Robert E. Vincent II, and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor. Julie Smith-Galvin abstaining.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, VincentAbstained: Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the October 2, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-1 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Mehreen N. Butt, Michael J. McLane, Anne P. Danehy, Robert E. Vincent II, and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor. Julie Smith-Galvin abstaining..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approve the October 2, 2023 Town Council Executive Session minutes
Michael J. McLane moved to approve the October 2, 2023 Town Council Executive Session minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-1 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Mehreen N. Butt, Michael J. McLane, Anne P. Danehy, Robert E. Vincent II, and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor. Julie Smith-Galvin abstaining.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, VincentAbstained: Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to approve the October 2, 2023 Town Council Executive Session minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-1 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Mehreen N. Butt, Michael J. McLane, Anne P. Danehy, Robert E. Vincent II, and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor. Julie Smith-Galvin abstaining..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approve the October 5, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes
Michael J. McLane moved to approve the October 5, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Michael J. McLane moved to approve the October 5, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Matters Not Anticipated for Agenda
Set Tax Classification Public Hearing for November 13, 2023 at 7:15 p.m
Matters Not Anticipated for Agenda: Michael J. McLane moved to set Tax Classification Public Hearing for November 13, 2023 at 7:15 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Matters Not Anticipated for Agenda: Michael J. McLane moved to set Tax Classification Public Hearing for November 13, 2023 at 7:15 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Extend the application period to November 3, 2023 for the Economic Development Council
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to extend the application period to November 3, 2023 for the Economic Development Council. Michael J. McLane seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to extend the application period to November 3, 2023 for the Economic Development Council. Michael J. McLane seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: McLane)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Michael J. McLane motioned to adjourn at 10:49 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Michael J. McLane motioned to adjourn at 10:49 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The 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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