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Wakefield Former Councilor

Edward F. Dombroski

At-large · 8 terms in this record

Edward F. Dombroski, Jr.; Ed Dombroski

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2024–2025 Council2023–2024 Council2022–2023 Council2021–2022 Council2020–2021 Council2019–2020 Council2018–2019 Council2017–2018 Board of Selectmen
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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council

20 of 22meetings attended (91%) · whole board 96%
195votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
13no votes (7% of votes cast) · whole board 4%
11 of 24split votes where Dombroski was in the minority (46%) · whole board 26%
3abstained
8terms in this record

On split votes, Dombroski voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Dombroski as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 20 of 22 Town Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (22)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Council

Apr 14The Town Council, in order to accommodate bicyclists traveling…Motion: North Avenue Bike Lane Configuration: Robert E. Vincent II moved that…Passed 4–3 · Dombroski: Yes

April 14, 2025: The Town Council, in order to accommodate bicyclists traveling in the northbound and southbound lanes of North Avenue and in accordance with the recommendations of the Fire and Police Chiefs,...

Adopt orderPassed · 4–3

North Avenue Bike Lane Configuration: Robert E. Vincent II moved that the Town Council, in order to accommodate bicyclists traveling in the northbound and southbound lanes of North Avenue and in accordance with the recommendations of the Fire and Police Chiefs, approve Councilor Vincent's Proposed Cross Section as set forth in Item 6A of the Town Council's April 14, 2025 Agenda. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. During discussion, Town Engineer Bill Renault presented a brief history of the project modifications requested by the council and Safe Streets group which led to the current configuration trial. The new configuration would remove the 5-foot northbound protected bike lane and the 3-foot buffer zone with flex posts. The current configuration provides no southbound accommodation for bicycles and reduced the width of the travel lanes down to 11.5 feet in each direction. Reiterated points about safety concerns (vehicle lane width, emergency access, flex post issues) versus the need for data and adherence to the approved plan/process were discussed. Concerns about safety implications of the proposed narrower southbound shoulder were raised. The motion passed 4-3-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Mehreen N. Butt, and Douglas S. Butler voting against the motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Carney, Dombroski, McLane, VincentNo: Butler, Butt, Chines

From the minutes

“North Avenue Bike Lane Configuration: Robert E. Vincent II moved that the Town Council, in order to accommodate bicyclists traveling in the northbound and southbound lanes of North Avenue and in accordance with the recommendations of the Fire and Police Chiefs, approve Councilor Vincent's Proposed Cross Section as set forth in Item 6A of the Town Council's April 14, 2025 Agenda. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. During discussion, Town Engineer Bill Renault presented a brief history of the project modifications requested by the council and Safe Streets group which led to the current configuration trial. The new configuration would remove the 5-foot northbound protected bike lane and the 3-foot buffer zone with flex posts. The current configuration provides no southbound accommodation for bicycles and reduced the width of the travel lanes down to 11.5 feet in each direction. Reiterated points about safety concerns (vehicle lane width, emergency access, flex post issues) versus the need for data and adherence to the approved plan/process were discussed. Concerns about safety implications of the proposed narrower southbound shoulder were raised. The motion passed 4-3-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Mehreen N. Butt, and Douglas S. Butler voting against the motion..” (Motion: Vincent, second: Dombroski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Apr 14The Climate Leader Communities Assessment and Evaluation Process document,…Motion: Climate Leader Communities: Robert E. Vincent moved that the Climate Leader…Failed 2–5 · Dombroski: No

April 14, 2025: The Climate Leader Communities Assessment and Evaluation Process document, which was unanimously approved by the Town Council on February 24, 2025, be added to the Policies/Trust section of the...

ApproveFailed · 2–5

Climate Leader Communities: Robert E. Vincent moved that the Climate Leader Communities Assessment and Evaluation Process document, which was unanimously approved by the Town Council on February 24, 2025, be added to the Policies/Trust section of the Town Council website. John F. Carney seconded. The motion failed 2-5-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jonathan P. Chines, Mehreen N. Butt, Douglas S. Butler and John F. Carney voting against the motion.

Voted: No

Yes: McLane, VincentNo: Butler, Butt, Carney, Chines, Dombroski

From the minutes

“Climate Leader Communities: Robert E. Vincent moved that the Climate Leader Communities Assessment and Evaluation Process document, which was unanimously approved by the Town Council on February 24, 2025, be added to the Policies/Trust section of the Town Council website. John F. Carney seconded. The motion failed 2-5-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jonathan P. Chines, Mehreen N. Butt, Douglas S. Butler and John F. Carney voting against the motion..” (Motion: Vincent, second: Carney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Apr 14Authorize the Town Council Clerk to post a request…Motion: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to authorize the Town Council Clerk…Passed 6–1 · Dombroski: Yes

April 14, 2025: Authorize the Town Council Clerk to post a request for applicants interested in being a part of the search committee for the next Town Administrator with a deadline of May…

ApprovePassed · 6–1

Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to authorize the Town Council Clerk to post a request for applicants interested in being a part of the search committee for the next Town Administrator with a deadline of May 5, 2025. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Councilors previously stated the committee will be comprised of 7 individuals and would like to the firm's feedback on the composition by roles of the search committee. The motion passed 6-1-0 with Michael J. McLane voting against the motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butler, Butt, Carney, Chines, Dombroski, VincentNo: McLane

From the minutes

“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to authorize the Town Council Clerk to post a request for applicants interested in being a part of the search committee for the next Town Administrator with a deadline of May 5, 2025. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Councilors previously stated the committee will be comprised of 7 individuals and would like to the firm's feedback on the composition by roles of the search committee. The motion passed 6-1-0 with Michael J. McLane voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Apr 14Approve the license for Sahajanand Inc d/b/a Mobile Mart…Motion: John F. Carney moved to approve the license for Sahajanand Inc…Passed 6–1 · Dombroski: Yes

April 14, 2025: Approve the license for Sahajanand Inc d/b/a Mobile Mart at 950 Main Street for the sale of Wine & Malt Beverages not to be drunk on the premises, with hours…

ApprovePassed · 6–1

John F. Carney moved to approve the license for Sahajanand Inc d/b/a Mobile Mart at 950 Main Street for the sale of Wine & Malt Beverages not to be drunk on the premises, with hours of operation from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday through Sunday. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Douglas S. Butler voting against the motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Carney, Chines, Dombroski, McLane, VincentNo: Butler

From the minutes

“John F. Carney moved to approve the license for Sahajanand Inc d/b/a Mobile Mart at 950 Main Street for the sale of Wine & Malt Beverages not to be drunk on the premises, with hours of operation from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Monday through Sunday. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Douglas S. Butler voting against the motion..” (Motion: Carney, second: Chines)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Apr 14Approve Budget 1 Town Council for $896,226.00Motion: Budget #1 Town Council: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve Budget…Passed 5–2 · Dombroski: No

April 14, 2025: Approve Budget 1 Town Council for $896,226.00

ApprovePassed · 5–2

Budget #1 Town Council: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve Budget 1 Town Council for $896,226.00. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 5-2-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting against the motion.

Voted: No

Yes: Butler, Butt, Carney, Chines, VincentNo: Dombroski, McLane

From the minutes

“Budget #1 Town Council: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve Budget 1 Town Council for $896,226.00. John F. Carney seconded. The motion passed 5-2-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Mar 24Retain Community Paradigm Associates, LLC. and to negotiate a…Motion: John F. Carney moved to retain Community Paradigm Associates, LLC. and…Passed 6–1 · Dombroski: Yes

March 24, 2025: Retain Community Paradigm Associates, LLC. and to negotiate a one-year guarantee and written to provide written questions to applicants

ApprovePassed · 6–1

John F. Carney moved to retain Community Paradigm Associates, LLC. and to negotiate a one-year guarantee and written to provide written questions to applicants. The award is contingent upon two reference checks by the Town Administrator or Town Counsel. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-1-0 with Douglas S. Butler voting against the motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Carney, Chines, Dombroski, McLane, VincentNo: Butler

From the minutes

“John F. Carney moved to retain Community Paradigm Associates, LLC. and to negotiate a one-year guarantee and written to provide written questions to applicants. The award is contingent upon two reference checks by the Town Administrator or Town Counsel. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 6-1-0 with Douglas S. Butler voting against the motion..” (Motion: Carney, second: Chines)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Mar 24Approve the budget for $169,952.00, that Wakefield withdraw from…Motion: Fiscal Year 2026 Budgets: Budget #24 Veterans Department - Edward F.…Passed 6–1 · Dombroski: Yes

March 24, 2025: Approve the budget for $169,952.00, that Wakefield withdraw from the Intermunicipal Agreement with Melrose and Saugus and move $58,598.00 from Professional Services to Personal Services

ApprovePassed · 6–1

Fiscal Year 2026 Budgets: Budget #24 Veterans Department - Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved approve the budget for $169,952.00, that Wakefield withdraw from the Intermunicipal Agreement with Melrose and Saugus and move $58,598.00 from Professional Services to Personal Services. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. The motion passed 6-1-0 with Douglas S. Butler voting against the motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Carney, Chines, Dombroski, McLane, VincentNo: Butler

From the minutes

“Fiscal Year 2026 Budgets: Budget #24 Veterans Department - Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved approve the budget for $169,952.00, that Wakefield withdraw from the Intermunicipal Agreement with Melrose and Saugus and move $58,598.00 from Professional Services to Personal Services. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. The motion passed 6-1-0 with Douglas S. Butler voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Vincent)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 24Approve the Eminent Domain article for $1.00Motion: Eminent Domain - Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the…Passed 5–0 · Dombroski: Yes

March 24, 2025: Approve the Eminent Domain article for $1.00

ApprovePassed · 5–0

Eminent Domain - Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the Eminent Domain article for $1.00. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motioned passed 5-0-0. Robert E. Vincent II and Douglas S. Butler were not present for the vote.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Carney, Chines, Dombroski, McLaneThe minutes say Robert E. Vincent and Douglas S. Butler were not present for the vote, so they are not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Eminent Domain - Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to approve the Eminent Domain article for $1.00. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motioned passed 5-0-0. Robert E. Vincent II and Douglas S. Butler were not present for the vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 24Approve the April 22, 2025 Annual Town Election Warrant…Motion: Town Election Warrant: John F. Carney moved to approve the April…Passed 5–0 · Dombroski: Abstained

March 24, 2025: Approve the April 22, 2025 Annual Town Election Warrant as presented

ApprovePassed · 5–0

Town Election Warrant: John F. Carney moved to approve the April 22, 2025 Annual Town Election Warrant as presented. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 5-0-2 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane abstaining.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Butler, Butt, Carney, Chines, VincentAbstained: Dombroski, McLane

From the minutes

“Town Election Warrant: John F. Carney moved to approve the April 22, 2025 Annual Town Election Warrant as presented. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. The motion passed 5-0-2 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane abstaining..” (Motion: Carney, second: Chines)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Mar 24Approve the March 10, 2025 Town Council executive meeting…Motion: Minutes: March 10, 2025 Town Council Executive Meeting Minutes: Jonathan P.…Passed 6–0 · Dombroski: Yes

March 24, 2025: Approve the March 10, 2025 Town Council executive meeting minutes as presented

Approve minutesPassed · 6–0

Minutes: March 10, 2025 Town Council Executive Meeting Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the March 10, 2025 Town Council executive meeting minutes as presented. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. The motion passed 6-0-1 by roll call vote Douglas S. Butler abstaining.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Carney, Chines, Dombroski, McLane, VincentAbstained: Butler

From the minutes

“Minutes: March 10, 2025 Town Council Executive Meeting Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines moved to approve the March 10, 2025 Town Council executive meeting minutes as presented. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. seconded. The motion passed 6-0-1 by roll call vote Douglas S. Butler abstaining..” (Motion: Chines, second: Dombroski)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (181)

    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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