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December 11, 2023
7 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- Julie Smith-Galvin took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Energy Park Easement
Grant and execute the Energy Park Easement and for the document to be held in escrow until the consideration is granted
Energy Park Easement: Michael J. McLane moved to grant and execute the Energy Park Easement and for the document to be held in escrow until the consideration is granted. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Energy Park Easement: Michael J. McLane moved to grant and execute the Energy Park Easement and for the document to be held in escrow until the consideration is granted. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
License
Approve the following 2024 license applications: Liquor License applications - All Alcohol: Artichokes Restaurant; Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's; Café Italia, Inc. d/b/a Café Italia; CMRG,...
License: 2024 License Renewals: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the following 2024 license applications: Liquor License applications - All Alcohol: Artichokes Restaurant; Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's; Café Italia, Inc. d/b/a Café Italia; CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakefield; Indian Flames, Inc. d/b/a Maya; JWR Family Co. d/b/a Sei Bar; L&B, LLC d/b/a Laurie's 909; Las Chivas, Inc. d/b/a Tequila's; Sabatino's Restaurant; Sakura Organic, Inc. Package Store: KVP Inc. d/b/a Jeffrey's Liquors; Prachi Corporation d/b/a McDonough's Liquors; Campbell Beverage LLC d/b/a Caporale's. Club: Crystal Community Club; Wakefield K. of C. Bldg. Assn. d/b/a Wakefield Knights of Columbus Building Assn., Inc.; West Side Building Association d/b/a West Side Social Club. Beer and Wine: Cibo Café, LLC; MP Ventures LLC d/b/a Ciao Amici; Sonny Noto's. Common Victualler applications: Adocicadoce Inc.; AMMR DBA Honey Dew Donuts; Café Italia, Inc. d/b/a Café Italia; Cibo Café, LLC; Circle K; Dino's Brick Oven Pizzeria; Elis Mini Market Inc.; Family Pizza Dough LLC; Greater Pizza +, Inc.; Harrington's; Jade Gourmet; JWR Family Co. d/b/a Sei Bar; Kipo's Roast Beef; King's of Flavor; Lisa's Gyro; Maya Indian Bar and Grill; Meletharb Ice Cream; NexDine LLC - 100 Quannapowitt; NexDine LLC - 401 Edgewater; Omelet Headquarters; R&J Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a Early Harvest Diner; Sabatino's Restaurant. Lodging House application: Hospitality Resources. Entertainment applications: Adocicadoce Inc.; AMMR DBA
From the minutes
“License: 2024 License Renewals: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the following 2024 license applications: Liquor License applications - All Alcohol: Artichokes Restaurant; Bere Island Corp. d/b/a Harrington's; Café Italia, Inc. d/b/a Café Italia; CMRG, LLC d/b/a Tonno Wakefield; Indian Flames, Inc. d/b/a Maya; JWR Family Co. d/b/a Sei Bar; L&B, LLC d/b/a Laurie's 909; Las Chivas, Inc. d/b/a Tequila's; Sabatino's Restaurant; Sakura Organic, Inc. Package Store: KVP Inc. d/b/a Jeffrey's Liquors; Prachi Corporation d/b/a McDonough's Liquors; Campbell Beverage LLC d/b/a Caporale's. Club: Crystal Community Club; Wakefield K. of C. Bldg. Assn. d/b/a Wakefield Knights of Columbus Building Assn., Inc.; West Side Building Association d/b/a West Side Social Club. Beer and Wine: Cibo Café, LLC; MP Ventures LLC d/b/a Ciao Amici; Sonny Noto's. Common Victualler applications: Adocicadoce Inc.; AMMR DBA Honey Dew Donuts; Café Italia, Inc. d/b/a Café Italia; Cibo Café, LLC; Circle K; Dino's Brick Oven Pizzeria; Elis Mini Market Inc.; Family Pizza Dough LLC; Greater Pizza +, Inc.; Harrington's; Jade Gourmet; JWR Family Co. d/b/a Sei Bar; Kipo's Roast Beef; King's of Flavor; Lisa's Gyro; Maya Indian Bar and Grill; Meletharb Ice Cream; NexDine LLC - 100 Quannapowitt; NexDine LLC - 401 Edgewater; Omelet Headquarters; R&J Restaurant Group LLC d/b/a Early Harvest Diner; Sabatino's Restaurant. Lodging House application: Hospitality Resources. Entertainment applications: Adocicadoce Inc.; AMMR DBA Honey Dew Donuts; Cibo Café, LLC; Circle K; Family Pizza Dough LLC; Greater Pizza +, Inc.; Harrington's; JWR Family Co. d/b/a Sei Bar; Maya Indian Bar and Grill; NexDine LLC; Sabatino's Restaurant. Automated Devices applications: Crystal Laundromat; West Side Building Association d/b/a West Side Social Club. Class II applications: Brandon Auto Sales; Diagnostic Motor Vehicle Inspection; Liberty Chevrolet, Inc.; Liberty Motorcar Co., Inc.; Rainville d/b/a Dick's Foreign Car Service; Modern Classic Investment Cars LLC; Phil Howe's Towing Inc.; Platinum Car Center, Inc.; Subaru of Wakefield; Tecce's Collision and Frame, Corp.; Wakefield Auto Sales; Wakefield Auto Sales of Main Street, Inc.; WW Industries Inc. Class I applications: Liberty Chevrolet, Inc.; Liberty Isuzu Truck; Liberty Motorcar, Inc. d/b/a Liberty Mazda, Inc.; Subaru of Wakefield. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Appointment
Appoint Eric Cohen; Russell Jackson; and Teagan Norton as Student Liaisons to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with one-year terms
Appointment: Julie Smith-Galvin moved to appoint Eric Cohen; Russell Jackson; and Teagan Norton as Student Liaisons to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with one-year terms. Michael J. McLane seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Appointment: Julie Smith-Galvin moved to appoint Eric Cohen; Russell Jackson; and Teagan Norton as Student Liaisons to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with one-year terms. Michael J. McLane seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: McLane)
Donation
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $150.00 from various donors with thanks
Donation: Michael J. McLane moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $150.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Donation: Michael J. McLane moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging in the amount of $150.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the November 27, 2023 and December 5, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes
Approval of Minutes: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the November 27, 2023 and December 5, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The minutes were approved with no objection.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the November 27, 2023 and December 5, 2023 Town Council meeting minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The minutes were approved with no objection..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)
Flag Request
Deny the flag request from Marcy McCauley of 32 Walden Road to fly the Prolife flag from December 18 to 31, 2023
Flag Request: Michael J. McLane moved to entertain the Flag request from Marcy McCauley of 32 Walden Road to fly the Prolife flag from December 18, 2023, through December 31, 2023, on the second flag pole at the Americal Civic Center. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. After a brief discussion, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. stated, as he has previously, that he will only vote for the American Flag and the POW/MIA Flag. All seven councilors voted unanimously to deny the request by roll call vote.
Michael J. McLane moved to entertain the request and Edward F. Dombroski seconded; after discussion the minutes say “All seven councilors voted unanimously to deny the request by roll call vote.” Each councilor is shown voting yes to deny it.
From the minutes
“Flag Request: Michael J. McLane moved to entertain the Flag request from Marcy McCauley of 32 Walden Road to fly the Prolife flag from December 18, 2023, through December 31, 2023, on the second flag pole at the Americal Civic Center. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. After a brief discussion, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. stated, as he has previously, that he will only vote for the American Flag and the POW/MIA Flag. All seven councilors voted unanimously to deny the request by roll call vote..”
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Michael J. McLane motioned to adjourn at 9:01 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Michael J. McLane motioned to adjourn at 9:01 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (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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