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September 23, 2024
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Douglas S. Butler, Mehreen N. Butt, John F. Carney, Jonathan P. Chines, Edward F. Dombroski, Michael J. McLane, Robert E. Vincent
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Debt Service
Approve the transfer of $1,000,000.00 from the General Fund to the Debt Service Capital Needs Account
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the transfer of $1,000,000.00 from the General Fund to the Debt Service Capital Needs Account. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the transfer of $1,000,000.00 from the General Fund to the Debt Service Capital Needs Account. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Regulatory Agreements
The Chair of the Town Council is hereby authorized and empowered to execute any and all regulatory agreements and declarations of restrictive covenants necessary to implement the Local Initiative...
Regulatory Agreements: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved that the Chair of the Town Council is hereby authorized and empowered to execute any and all regulatory agreements and declarations of restrictive covenants necessary to implement the Local Initiative Program of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, with authorization extending to the property known as 200 Quannapowitt Avenue. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Regulatory Agreements: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved that the Chair of the Town Council is hereby authorized and empowered to execute any and all regulatory agreements and declarations of restrictive covenants necessary to implement the Local Initiative Program of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, with authorization extending to the property known as 200 Quannapowitt Avenue. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Carney)
Licensing
Approve the request of Harrington's located at 17- 19 Water Street to amend the hours on their Liquor License on Sunday's to 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m
Licensing: Harrington's - Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the request of Harrington's located at 17- 19 Water Street to amend the hours on their Liquor License on Sunday's to 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Licensing: Harrington's - Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the request of Harrington's located at 17- 19 Water Street to amend the hours on their Liquor License on Sunday's to 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Carney)
Approve the addition of live entertainment to JRMM, Inc. d/b/a Public Kitchen's Entertainment License located at 395-397 Main Street
JRMM, Inc. d/b/a Public Kitchen - Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the addition of live entertainment to JRMM, Inc. d/b/a Public Kitchen's Entertainment License located at 395-397 Main Street. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“JRMM, Inc. d/b/a Public Kitchen - Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the addition of live entertainment to JRMM, Inc. d/b/a Public Kitchen's Entertainment License located at 395-397 Main Street. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Approve the Second-Hand Dealer License application for Indy Clover located 390 Main Street
Indy Clover - Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the Second-Hand Dealer License application for Indy Clover located 390 Main Street. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Indy Clover - Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the Second-Hand Dealer License application for Indy Clover located 390 Main Street. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the September 9, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented
Approval of Minutes: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the September 9, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the September 9, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Approve the September 16, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the September 16, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the September 16, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to adjourn at 7:18 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to adjourn at 7:18 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
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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