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October 7, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video · Agenda
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Present: Douglas S. Butler, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Michael J. McLane, Robert E. Vincent
Absent: Edward F. Dombroski, John F. Carney
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing
Open the Liquor License Public Hearing for Caporale's Fine Wine & Spirits, 29 Broadway Street
Jonathan P. Chines moved to open the Liquor License Public Hearing for Caporale's Fine Wine & Spirits, 29 Broadway Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to open the Liquor License Public Hearing for Caporale's Fine Wine & Spirits, 29 Broadway Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Approve the transfer of the license, approval of Ruchi Patel as Manager of Record, and approval of the pledge of license and inventory to Northern Bank & Trust Company
Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the transfer of the license, approval of Ruchi Patel as Manager of Record, and approval of the pledge of license and inventory to Northern Bank & Trust Company. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the transfer of the license, approval of Ruchi Patel as Manager of Record, and approval of the pledge of license and inventory to Northern Bank & Trust Company. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Close the Public Hearing
Jonathan P. Chines moved to close the Public Hearing. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to close the Public Hearing. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Presentation
Refer the proposed Zoning Article to the Planning Board
Jonathan P. Chines moved to refer the proposed Zoning Article to the Planning Board. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to refer the proposed Zoning Article to the Planning Board. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Licensing
Approve the Second-Hand Dealer License application for Timeless Fine Jewelry located at 55 Albion Street
Licensing: Timeless Fine Jewelry - Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the Second-Hand Dealer License application for Timeless Fine Jewelry located at 55 Albion Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Licensing: Timeless Fine Jewelry - Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the Second-Hand Dealer License application for Timeless Fine Jewelry located at 55 Albion Street. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Appointments
Appoint Jhalak Patel as the student representative to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025
Appointments: Human Rights Commission: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Jhalak Patel as the student representative to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Appointments: Human Rights Commission: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Jhalak Patel as the student representative to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending June 30, 2025. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
The motion passed 5-0-0. Environmental Sustainability Committee
Appoint Rebecca Nuernberger to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with a term ending April 30, 2025
Environmental Sustainability Committee: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Rebecca Nuernberger to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with a term ending April 30, 2025. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Environmental Sustainability Committee: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Rebecca Nuernberger to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with a term ending April 30, 2025. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Donations
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $600.00 from various donors with thanks
Donations: Council on Aging: Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $600.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Donations: Council on Aging: Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $600.00 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Library
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library for $50,761.08 from various donors with thanks
Library: Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library for $50,761.08 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Library: Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Library for $50,761.08 from various donors with thanks. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the September 23, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes as edited
Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the September 23, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes as edited. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the September 23, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes as edited. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Matters Not Anticipated for Agenda
Authorize Michael J. McLane to sign the WCAT Community Media Day Resolution
Matters Not Anticipated for Agenda: Jonathan P. Chines moved to authorize Michael J. McLane to sign the WCAT Community Media Day Resolution. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Matters Not Anticipated for Agenda: Jonathan P. Chines moved to authorize Michael J. McLane to sign the WCAT Community Media Day Resolution. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines moved to adjourn at 8:53 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Jonathan P. Chines moved to adjourn at 8:53 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Chines, 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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