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November 18, 2024
7 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
Every vote, in order
Presentations
Approve Robert E. Vincent's II Flag request as presented
Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve Robert E. Vincent's II Flag request as presented. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-2-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and John P. Carney voting against the motion.
Yes: Butler, Butt, Chines, McLane, VincentNo: Carney, Dombroski
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve Robert E. Vincent's II Flag request as presented. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-2-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and John P. Carney voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Licenses
Approve the Class II Display License at 349 Water Street with the conditions relative to adding landscaping onto the property to be completed by Spring 2025; that all outdoor lighting is Dark...
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the Class II Display License at 349 Water Street with the conditions relative to adding landscaping onto the property to be completed by Spring 2025; that all outdoor lighting is Dark Skies compliant; ensuring that there be permanent signage in compliance and in accordance with the Town of Wakefield's Zoning, Rules, Regulations and Bylaws. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the Class II Display License at 349 Water Street with the conditions relative to adding landscaping onto the property to be completed by Spring 2025; that all outdoor lighting is Dark Skies compliant; ensuring that there be permanent signage in compliance and in accordance with the Town of Wakefield's Zoning, Rules, Regulations and Bylaws. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Butt)
One Day Liquor License - December 3, 2024
Approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for The Merry Lion event on December 3, 2024 at the Albion Cultural Exchange building
One Day Liquor License - December 3, 2024: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for The Merry Lion event on December 3, 2024 at the Albion Cultural Exchange building. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“One Day Liquor License - December 3, 2024: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the request for a One Day Liquor License for The Merry Lion event on December 3, 2024 at the Albion Cultural Exchange building. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Approve the application request for a One Day Liquor License for The Merry Lion event on December 4, 2024 at the Albion Cultural Exchange building
One Day Liquor License - December 4, 2024: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the application request for a One Day Liquor License for The Merry Lion event on December 4, 2024 at the Albion Cultural Exchange building. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“One Day Liquor License - December 4, 2024: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the application request for a One Day Liquor License for The Merry Lion event on December 4, 2024 at the Albion Cultural Exchange building. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Approve the application request from Matthew Preston for a One Day Liquor License on January 11, 2025 at the Americal Civic Center for the Wakefield Memorial High School Class of 2027 fundraiser
One Day Liquor License - January 11, 2025: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the application request from Matthew Preston for a One Day Liquor License on January 11, 2025 at the Americal Civic Center for the Wakefield Memorial High School Class of 2027 fundraiser. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“One Day Liquor License - January 11, 2025: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the application request from Matthew Preston for a One Day Liquor License on January 11, 2025 at the Americal Civic Center for the Wakefield Memorial High School Class of 2027 fundraiser. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the November 4, 2024 Town Council meeting minutes
Approval of Minutes: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the November 4, 2024 Town Council meeting minutes. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the November 4, 2024 Town Council meeting minutes. 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 9:01 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed by acclamation.
The minutes say the motion passed “by acclamation” (a voice vote with no count or names). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Adjournment: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to adjourn at 9:01 p.m. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed by acclamation..” (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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