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September 22, 2025
8 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, Brian Fox
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Melrose Avenue to Oak Street
Accept the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee to install "No Parking Here to Corner" signage at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Oak Street
MOTION: A motion was made to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee to install "No Parking Here to Corner" signage at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Oak Street. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: Stacey Constas Vote: The motion passed unanimously (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee to install "No Parking Here to Corner" signage at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Oak Street. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: Stacey Constas Vote: The motion passed unanimously (7-0).” (Motion: Chines, second: Constas)
Oak Street/Green Street/Greenwood Avenue
Accept the approve the simulation trial of the new intersection layout for Oak Street, Green Street, and Greenwood Avenue
MOTION: A motion was made to accept the approve the simulation trial of the new intersection layout for Oak Street, Green Street, and Greenwood Avenue. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: The motion passed unanimously (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to accept the approve the simulation trial of the new intersection layout for Oak Street, Green Street, and Greenwood Avenue. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: The motion passed unanimously (7-0).” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Referral to Planning Board
Refer the proposed article to recodify the Town's Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 190, to the Planning Board for its report and recommendation
MOTION: A motion was made to refer the proposed article to recodify the Town's Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 190, to the Planning Board for its report and recommendation. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: The motion passed unanimously (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to refer the proposed article to recodify the Town's Zoning Bylaw, Chapter 190, to the Planning Board for its report and recommendation. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: The motion passed unanimously (7-0).” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Street Name Change
Approve the street name change from "Edgewater Place Drive" to "Edgewater Place" starting February 1, 2026
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the street name change from "Edgewater Place Drive" to "Edgewater Place" starting February 1, 2026. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: The motion passed unanimously (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve the street name change from "Edgewater Place Drive" to "Edgewater Place" starting February 1, 2026. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: The motion passed unanimously (7-0).” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Accept authorize the execution of a confirmatory deed for land on Water Street (Parcel 17-014-00C) to RD&D, LLC, nominee of Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc., and the issuance of a release deed by...
MOTION: A motion was made to accept authorize the execution of a confirmatory deed for land on Water Street (Parcel 17-014-00C) to RD&D, LLC, nominee of Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc., and the issuance of a release deed by RD&D, LLC for Parcel 17-015-00G to address any possible cloud on the title, as recommended by Town Counsel Mullen. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: The motion passed unanimously (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to accept authorize the execution of a confirmatory deed for land on Water Street (Parcel 17-014-00C) to RD&D, LLC, nominee of Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc., and the issuance of a release deed by RD&D, LLC for Parcel 17-015-00G to address any possible cloud on the title, as recommended by Town Counsel Mullen. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: The motion passed unanimously (7-0).” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Open Meeting Law Complaints
Delegate the responsibility of reviewing and responding to the Open Meeting Law complaints filed by Scot McCauley on September 7, 2025, and September 16, 2025, to Town Counsel Mullen
MOTON: A motion was made to delegate the responsibility of reviewing and responding to the Open Meeting Law complaints filed by Scot McCauley on September 7, 2025, and September 16, 2025, to Town Counsel Mullen. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: The motion passed unanimously (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTON: A motion was made to delegate the responsibility of reviewing and responding to the Open Meeting Law complaints filed by Scot McCauley on September 7, 2025, and September 16, 2025, to Town Counsel Mullen. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: The motion passed unanimously (7-0).” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Minutes
Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2025 and the Town Council Executive Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2025
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2025 and the Town Council Executive Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2025. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2025 and the Town Council Executive Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2025. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0).” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Adjournment
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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