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May 19, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Douglas S. Butler, Mehreen N. Butt, John F. Carney, Jonathan P. Chines, Stacey Constas, John Crisley
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Douglas S. Butler joined at approximately 7:14 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Market Assessment Update
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant. Second: John F. Carney seconded. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant. Second: John F. Carney seconded. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
C. Traffic Advisory Committee Discussion
Approve the three Traffic Advisory Committee recommendations as presented
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the three Traffic Advisory Committee recommendations as presented. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the three Traffic Advisory Committee recommendations as presented. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
D. Town Administrator Search Committee
Appoint Ann Waitt and Dan Sherman to the Town Administrator Search Committee as town employee/board/committee representatives
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Ann Waitt and Dan Sherman to the Town Administrator Search Committee as town employee/board/committee representatives. Second: John F. Carney seconded. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Ann Waitt and Dan Sherman to the Town Administrator Search Committee as town employee/board/committee representatives. Second: John F. Carney seconded. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Appoint Gene Sullivan, Tiana Veldwisch, and Emily Rivera as the community members of the Town Administrator Search Committee, with thanks to all who applied
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Gene Sullivan, Tiana Veldwisch, and Emily Rivera as the community members of the Town Administrator Search Committee, with thanks to all who applied. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Gene Sullivan, Tiana Veldwisch, and Emily Rivera as the community members of the Town Administrator Search Committee, with thanks to all who applied. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
A. Entertainment License
Approve the amendment to the annual license
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the amendment to the annual license. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the amendment to the annual license. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
B. Farmer Winery for License to Sell at a Farmer's Market
Approve the alcohol sales license for Blisspoint Meadery as presented (for sales without sampling)
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the alcohol sales license for Blisspoint Meadery as presented (for sales without sampling). Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the alcohol sales license for Blisspoint Meadery as presented (for sales without sampling). Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Appointments
Appoint Peter Constantine to the Veteran Advisory Board for a 3-year term ending April 30, 2028
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Peter Constantine to the Veteran Advisory Board for a 3-year term ending April 30, 2028. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Peter Constantine to the Veteran Advisory Board for a 3-year term ending April 30, 2028. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
B. Recreation Commission, 3-year term
Appoint Dan D'Ademo to the Recreation Commission for a 3-year term ending April 30, 2028
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Dan D'Ademo to the Recreation Commission for a 3-year term ending April 30, 2028. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Dan D'Ademo to the Recreation Commission for a 3-year term ending April 30, 2028. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
C. Fence Viewing Committee, 2-year term
Appoint Shaun Santos to the Fence Viewing Committee for a 2-year unexpired term ending April 30, 2027
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Shaun Santos to the Fence Viewing Committee for a 2-year unexpired term ending April 30, 2027. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Shaun Santos to the Fence Viewing Committee for a 2-year unexpired term ending April 30, 2027. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Donation
Accept and expend a donation of $17,333.00 to the Beebe Library from various donors, with thanks
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept and expend a donation of $17,333.00 to the Beebe Library from various donors, with thanks. This includes $15,000 from the Friends of the Library for Plaza Jazz. Second: John F. Carney. Town Administrator Maio confirmed the library steps project is well along and should be done for Plaza Jazz. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept and expend a donation of $17,333.00 to the Beebe Library from various donors, with thanks. This includes $15,000 from the Friends of the Library for Plaza Jazz. Second: John F. Carney. Town Administrator Maio confirmed the library steps project is well along and should be done for Plaza Jazz. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the April 28, 2025 Town Council Executive Session meeting minutes as presented
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the April 28, 2025 Town Council Executive Session meeting minutes as presented. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the April 28, 2025 Town Council Executive Session meeting minutes as presented. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
B. May 13, 2025 Town Council Meeting Minutes
Approve the May 13, 2025 Town Council meeting minutes as presented
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the May 13, 2025 Town Council meeting minutes as presented. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the May 13, 2025 Town Council meeting minutes as presented. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to adjourn the meeting. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor). The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to adjourn the meeting. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor). The meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
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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