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October 6, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Douglas S. Butler, Mehreen N. Butt, John F. Carney, Jonathan P. Chines, John Crisley, Brian Fox
Absent: Stacey Constas
Every vote, in order
Regular Town Meeting Articles
And seconded to approve the Senior Tax Exemption warrant article for presentation at the November 8, 2025 Town Meeting
MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Senior Tax Exemption warrant article for presentation at the November 8, 2025 Town Meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimously (6-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made and seconded to approve the Senior Tax Exemption warrant article for presentation at the November 8, 2025 Town Meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimously (6-0).” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Approve the warrant article for presentation at the November 8, 2025 Town Meeting
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the warrant article for presentation at the November 8, 2025 Town Meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimously (6-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve the warrant article for presentation at the November 8, 2025 Town Meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimously (6-0).” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Approve the warrant article related to the necessary drainage easements for presentation at the November 8, 2025 Town Meeting
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the warrant article related to the necessary drainage easements for presentation at the November 8, 2025 Town Meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimously (6-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve the warrant article related to the necessary drainage easements for presentation at the November 8, 2025 Town Meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimously (6-0).” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Regular Town Meeting Warrant
Approve the Regular Town Meeting Warrant for November 8, 2025
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the Regular Town Meeting Warrant for November 8, 2025. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimously (6-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve the Regular Town Meeting Warrant for November 8, 2025. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimously (6-0).” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Donations
Accept donations totaling $862.83 for the Council on Aging from various donors, with thanks
MOTION: A motion was made to accept donations totaling $862.83 for the Council on Aging from various donors, with thanks. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimously (6-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to accept donations totaling $862.83 for the Council on Aging from various donors, with thanks. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimously (6-0).” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Accept donations totaling $29,363.04 for the Beebe Library from various donors, including the Friends of the Beebe Library, with thanks
MOTION: A motion was made to accept donations totaling $29,363.04 for the Beebe Library from various donors, including the Friends of the Beebe Library, with thanks. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimously (6-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to accept donations totaling $29,363.04 for the Beebe Library from various donors, including the Friends of the Beebe Library, with thanks. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimously (6-0).” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)
Minutes
Approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2025
MOTION: A motion was made to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2025. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (6-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to approve the Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2025. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (6-0).” (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 (6-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: A motion was made to adjourn the meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Seconded by: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (6-0).” (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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