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July 20, 2026
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Douglas S. Butler, John F. Carney, Jonathan P. Chines, Stacey Constas, John Crisley, Brian Fox, Ami Ruehrwein Wall
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Ami Ruehrwein Wall joined at 7:40 p.m.
Every vote, in order
Alcoholic Beverages License Application
Approve the change of hours for Life Love Cheese, LLC at 184 Water Street as proposed
MOTION: Move to approve the change of hours for Life Love Cheese, LLC at 184 Water Street as proposed. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (6-0)
Yes: Butler, Carney, Chines, Constas, Crisley, FoxThe minutes say “Ami Ruehrwein Wall joined at 7:40 p.m.”. The count (6-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ami Ruehrwein Wall is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the change of hours for Life Love Cheese, LLC at 184 Water Street as proposed. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (6-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Inter-Municipal Agreement
Approve the Regional Health and Human Services Department three-year Intermunicipal Agreement, July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029 as presented
MOTION: Move to approve the Regional Health and Human Services Department three-year Intermunicipal Agreement, July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029 as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-1-0 by roll call. Stacey Constas: Yes; John F. Carney: Yes; John Crisley: Yes; Brian Fox: Yes; Ami Ruehrwein Wall: Yes; Jonathan P. Chines: Yes; Douglas S. Butler: No.
Yes: Carney, Chines, Constas, Crisley, Fox, WallNo: Butler
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the Regional Health and Human Services Department three-year Intermunicipal Agreement, July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029 as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-1-0 by roll call. Stacey Constas: Yes; John F. Carney: Yes; John Crisley: Yes; Brian Fox: Yes; Ami Ruehrwein Wall: Yes; Jonathan P. Chines: Yes; Douglas S. Butler: No..” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Col Connelly Park Picnic Table Request
Approve the ADA accessible picnic table at Colonel Connolly Park as presented
MOTION: Move to approve the ADA accessible picnic table at Colonel Connolly Park as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the ADA accessible picnic table at Colonel Connolly Park as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call.” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Approve the Streetlight Request Policy as presented
MOTION: Move to approve the Streetlight Request Policy as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the Streetlight Request Policy as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call.” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Primary Election Warrant
Approve the Primary Election Warrant for September 1, 2026 as presented
MOTION: Move to approve the Primary Election Warrant for September 1, 2026 as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the Primary Election Warrant for September 1, 2026 as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call.” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
1. Human Rights Commission: term ending April 30, 2029
Appoint Lily Smith to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending April 30, 2029
MOTION: Move to appoint Lily Smith to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending April 30, 2029. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to appoint Lily Smith to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending April 30, 2029. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call.” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Appoint Emilly Aiolff, Ella Bachman, Katalina Chea, Nathaniel Chines, Parker Hamlin, Morgan MacRobbie, Nicolas Moody, and Mia Russo to the Youth Council with terms expiring June 30, 2027
MOTION: Move to appoint Emilly Aiolff, Ella Bachman, Katalina Chea, Nathaniel Chines, Parker Hamlin, Morgan MacRobbie, Nicolas Moody, and Mia Russo to the Youth Council with terms expiring June 30, 2027. Moved by: John F. Carney Second: Brian Fox Vote: 6-0-1. Douglas Butler: Yes; John F. Carney: Yes; John Crisley: Yes; Stacey Constas: Yes; Brian Fox: Yes; Ami Ruehrwein Wall: Yes; Jonathan P. Chines: Abstained
Yes: Butler, Carney, Constas, Crisley, Fox, WallAbstained: Chines
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to appoint Emilly Aiolff, Ella Bachman, Katalina Chea, Nathaniel Chines, Parker Hamlin, Morgan MacRobbie, Nicolas Moody, and Mia Russo to the Youth Council with terms expiring June 30, 2027. Moved by: John F. Carney Second: Brian Fox Vote: 6-0-1. Douglas Butler: Yes; John F. Carney: Yes; John Crisley: Yes; Stacey Constas: Yes; Brian Fox: Yes; Ami Ruehrwein Wall: Yes; Jonathan P. Chines: Abstained.” (Motion: Carney, second: Fox)
Appoint Jenna MacMillan as the Wakefield Animal Control Officer with a term expiring July 20, 2027
MOTION: Move to appoint Jenna MacMillan as the Wakefield Animal Control Officer with a term expiring July 20, 2027. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to appoint Jenna MacMillan as the Wakefield Animal Control Officer with a term expiring July 20, 2027. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call.” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Council on Aging and Library
Accept and expend the Council on Aging donation for $500.00, and the Library donation for $795.00, from various donors with thanks
MOTION: Move to accept and expend the Council on Aging donation for $500.00, and the Library donation for $795.00, from various donors with thanks. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to accept and expend the Council on Aging donation for $500.00, and the Library donation for $795.00, from various donors with thanks. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call.” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
1. June 24, 2026, Town Council Minutes
Approve the June 24, 2026, Town Council minutes as presented
MOTION: Move to approve the June 24, 2026, Town Council minutes as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the June 24, 2026, Town Council minutes as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call.” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Approve the June 24, 2026, Town Council Executive minutes as presented
MOTION: Move to approve the June 24, 2026, Town Council Executive minutes as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the June 24, 2026, Town Council Executive minutes as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call.” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Approve the July 7, 2026, Town Council Retreat minutes as presented
MOTION: Move to approve the July 7, 2026, Town Council Retreat minutes as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the July 7, 2026, Town Council Retreat minutes as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0) by roll call.” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Adjournment
Adjourn
MOTION: Move to adjourn the meeting. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: The motion passed by acclamation
The minutes say the motion passed “by acclamation” (a voice vote with no count or names). Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to adjourn the meeting. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: The motion passed by acclamation.” (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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