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June 9, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 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:
- Stacey Constas took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Requests from the Town
Approve the Special Town Election Warrant dated June 24, 2025
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the Special Town Election Warrant dated June 24, 2025. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the Special Town Election Warrant dated June 24, 2025. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Licenses
Approve a sale only license for Time & Materials Beer at the Wakefield Farmers Market as presented
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve a sale only license for Time & Materials Beer at the Wakefield Farmers Market as presented. Second: Douglas S. Butler. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve a sale only license for Time & Materials Beer at the Wakefield Farmers Market as presented. Second: Douglas S. Butler. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butler)
Public Safety & Health Perspective
Allow sampling for any alcoholic beverage vendor at the Farmers Market for the current season
Motion: Douglas S. Butler moved to allow sampling for any alcoholic beverage vendor at the Farmers Market for the current season. Second: Stacey Constas. Vote: 2-4 (Motion failed - Douglas S. Butler and Stacey Constas voted in favor; Jonathan P. Chines, John F. Carney, John Crisley, and Mehreen N. Butt voted against the motion).
Yes: Butler, ConstasNo: Butt, Carney, Chines, Crisley
From the minutes
“Motion: Douglas S. Butler moved to allow sampling for any alcoholic beverage vendor at the Farmers Market for the current season. Second: Stacey Constas. Vote: 2-4 (Motion failed - Douglas S. Butler and Stacey Constas voted in favor; Jonathan P. Chines, John F. Carney, John Crisley, and Mehreen N. Butt voted against the motion)..” (Motion: Butler, second: Constas)
Approve the entertainment license for the Beebe Library Plaza Jazz series as presented
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the entertainment license for the Beebe Library Plaza Jazz series as presented. Second: John Crisley. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the entertainment license for the Beebe Library Plaza Jazz series as presented. Second: John Crisley. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Crisley)
Approve the secondhand dealer license renewal for Indie Clover
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the secondhand dealer license renewal for Indie Clover. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the secondhand dealer license renewal for Indie Clover. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Appointments
Appoint Ericca Sadler to a term on the Human Rights Commission expiring April 30, 2027, and Sonia Bhardwaj-Patel to a term expiring April 30, 2026
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Ericca Sadler to a term on the Human Rights Commission expiring April 30, 2027, and Sonia Bhardwaj-Patel to a term expiring April 30, 2026. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Ericca Sadler to a term on the Human Rights Commission expiring April 30, 2027, and Sonia Bhardwaj-Patel to a term expiring April 30, 2026. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Appoint Kevin Gil as the Interim Town Administrator, effective July 4, 2025, until such time as a new Town Administrator is hired
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Kevin Gil as the Interim Town Administrator, effective July 4, 2025, until such time as a new Town Administrator is hired. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to appoint Kevin Gil as the Interim Town Administrator, effective July 4, 2025, until such time as a new Town Administrator is hired. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
8. Donations
Accept a $500.00 donation to the Rail Trail from various donors and a $562.00 donation to the Beebe Library from various donors, both with thanks
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept a $500.00 donation to the Rail Trail from various donors and a $562.00 donation to the Beebe Library from various donors, both with thanks. Second: Douglas S. Butler Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to accept a $500.00 donation to the Rail Trail from various donors and a $562.00 donation to the Beebe Library from various donors, both with thanks. Second: Douglas S. Butler Vote: 6-0 (All in favor)..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butler)
10. Approval of Minutes
Approve the Town Council meeting minutes for May 19, 2025, and May 20, 2025
Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the Town Council meeting minutes for May 19, 2025, and May 20, 2025. Second: John F. Carney. Vote: 6-0 (All in favor).
From the minutes
“Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the Town Council meeting minutes for May 19, 2025, and May 20, 2025. 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 9:00 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 9:00 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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