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September 14, 2026
12 recorded votes, 3 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
Every vote, in order
State Mandates
Approve the guidance for "Alternate One" (no bike lanes) for the Main and Water Street intersection
MOTION: Move to approve the guidance for "Alternate One" (no bike lanes) for the Main and Water Street intersection. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: Ami Ruehrwein Wall Vote: 5-2-0. John F. Carney and John Crisley voting against the motion.
Yes: Butler, Chines, Constas, Fox, WallNo: Carney, Crisley
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the guidance for "Alternate One" (no bike lanes) for the Main and Water Street intersection. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: Ami Ruehrwein Wall Vote: 5-2-0. John F. Carney and John Crisley voting against the motion..” (Motion: Constas, second: Wall)
Proceed with the current 25% design layout for the Nahant/Main/North intersection
MOTION: Move to proceed with the current 25% design layout for the Nahant/Main/North intersection. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: Ami Ruehrwein Wall Vote: 5-2-0. Douglas S. Butler and John Crisley voting against the motion.
Yes: Carney, Chines, Constas, Fox, WallNo: Butler, Crisley
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to proceed with the current 25% design layout for the Nahant/Main/North intersection. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: Ami Ruehrwein Wall Vote: 5-2-0. Douglas S. Butler and John Crisley voting against the motion..” (Motion: Constas, second: Wall)
Regular Town Meeting
Set the date of the Regular Town Meeting for Monday, November 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the auditorium of the Galvin Middle School, and to open the Warrant on Monday, September 14, 2026, and...
MOTION: Move to set the date of the Regular Town Meeting for Monday, November 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the auditorium of the Galvin Middle School, and to open the Warrant on Monday, September 14, 2026, and close the Warrant on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: Ami Ruehrwein Wall Vote: Unanimous (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to set the date of the Regular Town Meeting for Monday, November 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the auditorium of the Galvin Middle School, and to open the Warrant on Monday, September 14, 2026, and close the Warrant on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: Ami Ruehrwein Wall Vote: Unanimous (7-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Wall)
Union Contracts
Approve the contract as negotiated (wages: 2.5% COLA for FY27, FY28, FY29; classification/compensation study in final year; language updates: drug/alcohol policy, management rights, probation,...
MOTION: Move to approve the contract as negotiated (wages: 2.5% COLA for FY27, FY28, FY29; classification/compensation study in final year; language updates: drug/alcohol policy, management rights, probation, leave policies; codified practices for time/attendance, GPS in vehicles, cameras). Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the contract as negotiated (wages: 2.5% COLA for FY27, FY28, FY29; classification/compensation study in final year; language updates: drug/alcohol policy, management rights, probation, leave policies; codified practices for time/attendance, GPS in vehicles, cameras). Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Licenses
Approve the One-Day Liquor Permit for Justine Homsi for November 7, 2026, for a private event at the Americal Civic Center
MOTION: Move to approve the One-Day Liquor Permit for Justine Homsi for November 7, 2026, for a private event at the Americal Civic Center. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: Ami Ruehrwein Wall Vote: Unanimous (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the One-Day Liquor Permit for Justine Homsi for November 7, 2026, for a private event at the Americal Civic Center. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: Ami Ruehrwein Wall Vote: Unanimous (7-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Wall)
2. Second-Hand Dealer License
Approve the Second-Hand Dealer License for The Card Shop LLC, 374 Main Street
MOTON: Move to approve the Second-Hand Dealer License for The Card Shop LLC, 374 Main Street. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTON: Move to approve the Second-Hand Dealer License for The Card Shop LLC, 374 Main Street. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Donations
Accept the Council on Aging donation of $475.00 from various donors with thanks
MOTION: Move to accept the Council on Aging donation of $475.00 from various donors with thanks. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to accept the Council on Aging donation of $475.00 from various donors with thanks. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
2. Health and Human Services: Recovery and Remembrance Banner
Accept the Health & Human Services, Recovery and Remembrance Banner from Aftermath Addiction and Treatment Center
MOTION: Move to accept the Health & Human Services, Recovery and Remembrance Banner from Aftermath Addiction and Treatment Center. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to accept the Health & Human Services, Recovery and Remembrance Banner from Aftermath Addiction and Treatment Center. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Appointment
Appoint to Lucienne Castillo, Middle School student to the Youth Council with a term ending June 30, 2027
MOTION: Move to appoint to Lucienne Castillo, Middle School student to the Youth Council with a term ending June 30, 2027. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to appoint to Lucienne Castillo, Middle School student to the Youth Council with a term ending June 30, 2027. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the August 17, 2026, Town Council Minutes, and August 17, 2026, Town Council Executive Minutes as presented
MOTION: Move to approve the August 17, 2026, Town Council Minutes, and August 17, 2026, Town Council Executive Minutes as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the August 17, 2026, Town Council Minutes, and August 17, 2026, Town Council Executive Minutes as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Matters Not Anticipated for Agenda
Accept the donation for a water monitoring device from the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt for Lake Quannapowitt, with thanks
MOTION: Move to accept the donation for a water monitoring device from the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt for Lake Quannapowitt, with thanks. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0)
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to accept the donation for a water monitoring device from the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt for Lake Quannapowitt, with thanks. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (7-0).” (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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