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December 16, 2024
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Mehreen N. Butt, John F. Carney, Jonathan P. Chines, Edward F. Dombroski, Michael J. McLane, Robert E. Vincent
Absent: Douglas S. Butler
Every vote, in order
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Execute the Memorandum of Understanding for the Housing Trust for $200,000.00, and the Memorandum of Understanding for the Economic Development Council for $1,000,000.00
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved that the Town Council execute the Memorandum of Understanding for the Housing Trust for $200,000.00, and the Memorandum of Understanding for the Economic Development Council for $1,000,000.00. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved that the Town Council execute the Memorandum of Understanding for the Housing Trust for $200,000.00, and the Memorandum of Understanding for the Economic Development Council for $1,000,000.00. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Execute the Intermunicipal Agreement - Metro North Regional Housing Services Office
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved that the Town Council execute the Intermunicipal Agreement - Metro North Regional Housing Services Office. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved that the Town Council execute the Intermunicipal Agreement - Metro North Regional Housing Services Office. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Allow the Chair to execute the final version of the contract between Solect Energy Development LLC and the Town of Wakefield
Galvin Solar Contract: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved that the Town Council allow the Chair to execute the final version of the contract between Solect Energy Development LLC and the Town of Wakefield. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Galvin Solar Contract: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved that the Town Council allow the Chair to execute the final version of the contract between Solect Energy Development LLC and the Town of Wakefield. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Appointments
Appoint Joseph Bertrand, Christina Gabriel, and John McDonald to the Permanent Building Committee for three-year terms starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027
Appointments: Permanent Building Committee: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to appoint Joseph Bertrand, Christina Gabriel, and John McDonald to the Permanent Building Committee for three-year terms starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Appointments: Permanent Building Committee: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to appoint Joseph Bertrand, Christina Gabriel, and John McDonald to the Permanent Building Committee for three-year terms starting January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Carney)
Approve the Town Council 40A Subcommittee minutes of November 7, 2024
Town Council 40A Subcommittee: Minutes - November 7, 2024: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the Town Council 40A Subcommittee minutes of November 7, 2024. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. The motion passed 3-0-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Robert E. Vincent II, and Michal J. McLane voting in favor.
Yes: Dombroski, McLane, VincentOnly the three members of the 40A Subcommittee (Edward F. Dombroski, Robert E. Vincent and Michael J. McLane) voted on their subcommittee’s minutes; the other councilors present did not vote.
From the minutes
“Town Council 40A Subcommittee: Minutes - November 7, 2024: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the Town Council 40A Subcommittee minutes of November 7, 2024. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. The motion passed 3-0-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Robert E. Vincent II, and Michal J. McLane voting in favor..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Vincent)
Dissolve the Town Council 40A Subcommittee
Town Council 40A Subcommittee Dissolution: John F. Carney moved to dissolve the Town Council 40A Subcommittee. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Town Council 40A Subcommittee Dissolution: John F. Carney moved to dissolve the Town Council 40A Subcommittee. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Carney, second: Chines)
Licenses
Approve the Common Victualler and Entertainment license for Ellies Pizza Wakefield located 21 Princess Street through December 31, 2024
Licenses: 2024 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Ellies Pizza Wakefield: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the Common Victualler and Entertainment license for Ellies Pizza Wakefield located 21 Princess Street through December 31, 2024. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Licenses: 2024 Common Victualler and Entertainment License for Ellies Pizza Wakefield: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the Common Victualler and Entertainment license for Ellies Pizza Wakefield located 21 Princess Street through December 31, 2024. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Approve the 2025 license renewals for Common Victualler, Entertainment, Restaurant liquor, Innholder liquor, Club liquor, Package Store liquor
2025 License Renewals: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the 2025 license renewals for Common Victualler, Entertainment, Restaurant liquor, Innholder liquor, Club liquor, Package Store liquor. Lodging House, Fortune Teller, Automated Devices, Class I, and Class II as attached. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“2025 License Renewals: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the 2025 license renewals for Common Victualler, Entertainment, Restaurant liquor, Innholder liquor, Club liquor, Package Store liquor. Lodging House, Fortune Teller, Automated Devices, Class I, and Class II as attached. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Approve the One Day Liquor License for an event on January 31, 2025 at the Americal Civic Center
One Day Liquor License: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the One Day Liquor License for an event on January 31, 2025 at the Americal Civic Center. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“One Day Liquor License: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the One Day Liquor License for an event on January 31, 2025 at the Americal Civic Center. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Donations
Accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $325.00 from various donors with thanks
Donations: Council on Aging: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $325.00 from various donors with thanks. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Donations: Council on Aging: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts to the Council on Aging for $325.00 from various donors with thanks. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Friends of Wakefield Tennis
Accept and expend a gift or gifts from the Friends of Wakefield Tennis for $1,270.50 for tennis nets at the Dobbins Court with thanks
Friends of Wakefield Tennis: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts from the Friends of Wakefield Tennis for $1,270.50 for tennis nets at the Dobbins Court with thanks. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Friends of Wakefield Tennis: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts from the Friends of Wakefield Tennis for $1,270.50 for tennis nets at the Dobbins Court with thanks. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Accept and expend a gift or gifts from Callahan Construction Managers in conjunction with Equity Residential and Cabot Cabot & Forbes to the Wakefield Fire Department for donated equipment...
Wakefield Fire Department: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts from Callahan Construction Managers in conjunction with Equity Residential and Cabot Cabot & Forbes to the Wakefield Fire Department for donated equipment estimated to be between $8,000.00 and $10,000.00 to improve the Wakefield Fire Department's ability to handle incidents involving electric vehicle fires with thanks. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Wakefield Fire Department: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to accept and expend a gift or gifts from Callahan Construction Managers in conjunction with Equity Residential and Cabot Cabot & Forbes to the Wakefield Fire Department for donated equipment estimated to be between $8,000.00 and $10,000.00 to improve the Wakefield Fire Department's ability to handle incidents involving electric vehicle fires with thanks. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Minutes
Approve the November 18, 2024 Town Council minutes as presented
Minutes: November 18, 2024: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the November 18, 2024 Town Council minutes as presented. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0.
From the minutes
“Minutes: November 18, 2024: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the November 18, 2024 Town Council minutes as presented. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Matters Not Anticipated for Agenda
Remove the flex posts
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to remove the flex posts. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 5-0-1 with Jonathan P. Chines abstaining.
Yes: Butt, Carney, Dombroski, McLane, VincentAbstained: Chines
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to remove the flex posts. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 5-0-1 with Jonathan P. Chines abstaining..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Carney)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Adjournment: John F. Carney moved to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. 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: John F. Carney moved to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. The motion passed by acclamation..” (Motion: Carney, second: Dombroski)
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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