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October 21, 2024
9 recorded votes, 2 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
During the meeting:
- Jonathan P. Chines took part remotely.
- John F. Carney arrived at 6:55 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into executive session to discuss the Clerical Union Contract because an open session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town with the intent of returning to open...
Mehreen N. Butt moved to enter into executive session to discuss the Clerical Union Contract because an open session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town with the intent of returning to open session immediately thereafter. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0 by roll call vote.
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 7 members were at the meeting (Douglas S. Butler, Mehreen N. Butt, John F. Carney, Jonathan P. Chines, Edward F. Dombroski, Michael J. McLane and Robert E. Vincent). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt moved to enter into executive session to discuss the Clerical Union Contract because an open session may have detrimental effects on the bargaining position of the Town with the intent of returning to open session immediately thereafter. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. The motion passed 5-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Vincent)
Licensing
Approve the Class I License for GTA Subaru Acquisition, LLC
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the Class I License for GTA Subaru Acquisition, LLC. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the Class I License for GTA Subaru Acquisition, LLC. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Butt)
Presentation
Approve the Clerical Union Contract as presented
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the Clerical Union Contract as presented. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7- 0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the Clerical Union Contract as presented. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7- 0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Butt)
Approve the November 16, 2024 Regular Town Meeting Warrant with additional authorization to add addresses
Regular Town Meeting Warrant - November 16, 2024: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the November 16, 2024 Regular Town Meeting Warrant with additional authorization to add addresses. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Regular Town Meeting Warrant - November 16, 2024: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the November 16, 2024 Regular Town Meeting Warrant with additional authorization to add addresses. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Carney)
Appointments
Appoint Ann Hadley, Nithya Ramakrishnan, and Annie Silva to the Economic Development Council with terms ending October 31, 2027; and Tanya Walker to fill an unexpired term ending October 31, 2025
Appointments: Economic Development Council: Mehreen N. Butt moved to appoint Ann Hadley, Nithya Ramakrishnan, and Annie Silva to the Economic Development Council with terms ending October 31, 2027; and Tanya Walker to fill an unexpired term ending October 31, 2025. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Appointments: Economic Development Council: Mehreen N. Butt moved to appoint Ann Hadley, Nithya Ramakrishnan, and Annie Silva to the Economic Development Council with terms ending October 31, 2027; and Tanya Walker to fill an unexpired term ending October 31, 2025. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Butt, second: Carney)
Appoint William Boodry as the Finance Committee representative, Maureen Hickey as the Council on Aging representative, and Michael J. McLane as the Town Council representative with terms ending...
Housing Trust: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to appoint William Boodry as the Finance Committee representative, Maureen Hickey as the Council on Aging representative, and Michael J. McLane as the Town Council representative with terms ending October 31, 2027. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Housing Trust: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to appoint William Boodry as the Finance Committee representative, Maureen Hickey as the Council on Aging representative, and Michael J. McLane as the Town Council representative with terms ending October 31, 2027. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Carney)
Donations
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Fire Department for $2,000.00 to be put towards a stretcher and related ATV equipment
Donations: Council on Aging: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Fire Department for $2,000.00 to be put towards a stretcher and related ATV equipment. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Donations: Council on Aging: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Fire Department for $2,000.00 to be put towards a stretcher and related ATV equipment. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Butt)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the October 7, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes
Approval of Minutes: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the October 7, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-1 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. abstaining.
Yes: Butler, Butt, Carney, Chines, McLane, VincentAbstained: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the October 7, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-1 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. abstaining..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Butt)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to adjourn at 9:53 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to adjourn at 9:53 p.m. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, 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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