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July 14, 2025
7 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, Brian Fox
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Crisley took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Public Engagement
Accept the proposal to install chess and checkers picnic tables at Spaulding Park as presented by Ben Belyea
MOTION: A motion was made to accept the proposal to install chess and checkers picnic tables at Spaulding Park as presented by Ben Belyea. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Discussion: Douglas S. Butler inquired about the revised timetable, noting the original was mid-July. Ben confirmed the new plan is mid to late August, due to vacation and awaiting scout council approval for fundraising before building and staining. Mehreen N. Butt requested Ben to provide updates as the project continues. Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to accept the proposal to install chess and checkers picnic tables at Spaulding Park as presented by Ben Belyea. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Discussion: Douglas S. Butler inquired about the revised timetable, noting the original was mid-July. Ben confirmed the new plan is mid to late August, due to vacation and awaiting scout council approval for fundraising before building and staining. Mehreen N. Butt requested Ben to provide updates as the project continues. Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call.” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Table this item
MOTION: A motion was made to table this item. Moved by: John F. Carney Second: Jonathan P. Chines Discussion: Stacey Constas thanked Attorney Mullen for the clarification, as she was prepared to ask many questions due to lack of historical context. Attorney Mullen clarified that this was something that was previously approved and they are just fixing something. Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to table this item. Moved by: John F. Carney Second: Jonathan P. Chines Discussion: Stacey Constas thanked Attorney Mullen for the clarification, as she was prepared to ask many questions due to lack of historical context. Attorney Mullen clarified that this was something that was previously approved and they are just fixing something. Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call.” (Motion: Carney, second: Chines)
Short Term Notes
Approve the One Day Liquor License for Katelyn Sartori for an event at the Americal Civic Center on September 12, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the One Day Liquor License for Katelyn Sartori for an event at the Americal Civic Center on September 12, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve the One Day Liquor License for Katelyn Sartori for an event at the Americal Civic Center on September 12, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call.” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Appoint Tommy Frohlichstein to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with a term ending April 30, 2028
MOTION: A motion was made to appoint Tommy Frohlichstein to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with a term ending April 30, 2028. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to appoint Tommy Frohlichstein to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with a term ending April 30, 2028. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call.” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Approve the 62 Foundry Street Developer donation for $25,000.00 for traffic improvements and the Council on Aging donation for $160.00 from various donors, with thanks
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the 62 Foundry Street Developer donation for $25,000.00 for traffic improvements and the Council on Aging donation for $160.00 from various donors, with thanks. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve the 62 Foundry Street Developer donation for $25,000.00 for traffic improvements and the Council on Aging donation for $160.00 from various donors, with thanks. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call.” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Approve the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: 5-0-2 by roll call with Jonathan P. Chines and Brian Fox abstaining
Yes: Butler, Butt, Carney, Constas, CrisleyAbstained: Chines, Fox
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes. Moved by: Stacey Constas Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: 5-0-2 by roll call with Jonathan P. Chines and Brian Fox abstaining.” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Thank you to DPW regarding the trash strike
Adjourn
MOTION: A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0).” (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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