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June 23, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Douglas S. Butler, Mehreen N. Butt, John F. Carney, Stacey Constas, John Crisley
Absent: Jonathan P. Chines
Every vote, in order
House Citation
At 7:05 p.m. motion was made to open the Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 Water and Sewer Rates
MOTION: At 7:05 p.m. motion was made to open the Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 Water and Sewer Rates. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (5-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: At 7:05 p.m. motion was made to open the Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 Water and Sewer Rates. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Septic Disposal Formula
Approve the attached recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2026 Water and Sewer Rates as recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Works
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the attached recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2026 Water and Sewer Rates as recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Works. Moved by: John F. Carney Seconded by: Stacey Constas Vote: Unanimous (5-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve the attached recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2026 Water and Sewer Rates as recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Works. Moved by: John F. Carney Seconded by: Stacey Constas Vote: Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Carney, second: Constas)
Close the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 water and sewer rates
At 7:51 p.m., the public hearing was closed. Moved by: John F. Carney Seconded by: Stacey Constas Vote: Unanimous (5-0)
From the minutes
“At 7:51 p.m., the public hearing was closed. Moved by: John F. Carney Seconded by: Stacey Constas Vote: Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Carney, second: Constas)
Discussion
Approve the Housing Production Plan as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to present the plan to the State for approval
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the Housing Production Plan as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to present the plan to the State for approval. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (5-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve the Housing Production Plan as presented and to authorize the Town Administrator to present the plan to the State for approval. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Director of the Assessing Department between the Town of Wakefield and the Town of Reading
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Director of the Assessing Department between the Town of Wakefield and the Town of Reading. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (5-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for the Director of the Assessing Department between the Town of Wakefield and the Town of Reading. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Approve Town Administrator's proposal
MOTION: A motion was made to approve Town Administrator's proposal. Moved by: John F. Carney Seconded by: Stacey Constas Vote: Unanimous (5-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve Town Administrator's proposal. Moved by: John F. Carney Seconded by: Stacey Constas Vote: Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Carney, second: Constas)
Process
Accept the sidewalk easement at 62 Foundry Street as presented
MOTION: A motion was made to accept the sidewalk easement at 62 Foundry Street as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (5-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to accept the sidewalk easement at 62 Foundry Street as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Accept the drainage easement at 39 Grafton Street as presented
MOTION: A motion was made to accept the drainage easement at 39 Grafton Street as presented. Moved by: John F. Carney Seconded by: Stacey Constas Vote: Unanimous (5-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to accept the drainage easement at 39 Grafton Street as presented. Moved by: John F. Carney Seconded by: Stacey Constas Vote: Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Carney, second: Constas)
Accept the right of way alteration on Farm Street as presented
MOTION: A motion was made to accept the right of way alteration on Farm Street as presented. Moved by: John F. Carney Seconded by: Stacey Constas Vote: Unanimous (5-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to accept the right of way alteration on Farm Street as presented. Moved by: John F. Carney Seconded by: Stacey Constas Vote: Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Carney, second: Constas)
Affordable Housing Trust (Item 6B.2) Quarterly Report
Accept the Affordable Housing Trust Quarterly Report as presented
MOTION: A Motion was made to accept the Affordable Housing Trust Quarterly Report as presented. Moved by: John F. Carney Seconded by: Stacey Constas Vote: Unanimous (5-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A Motion was made to accept the Affordable Housing Trust Quarterly Report as presented. Moved by: John F. Carney Seconded by: Stacey Constas Vote: Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Carney, second: Constas)
Town Council Liaison
Approve the recommended appointments from the Youth Council to the Youth Council for terms through June 30, 2026
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the recommended appointments from the Youth Council to the Youth Council for terms through June 30, 2026. High School Students Appointed: Emilly Aiolff; Nathaniel Chines; Parker Hamlin; Nico Moody; Madeline Naper; Sofia Panighetti; Ellie Pritchard; Olivia Wall. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (5-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve the recommended appointments from the Youth Council to the Youth Council for terms through June 30, 2026. High School Students Appointed: Emilly Aiolff; Nathaniel Chines; Parker Hamlin; Nico Moody; Madeline Naper; Sofia Panighetti; Ellie Pritchard; Olivia Wall. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
High School Students Appointed
Approve the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: unanimous (5-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Mehreen N. Butt
Adjourn
MOTION: A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (5-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (5-0).” (Motion: Constas, 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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