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Paul R. DiNocco
At-large · 4 terms in this record
Paul DiNocco
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Council
On split votes, DiNocco voted the same way as…
- Edward F. Dombroski56% (5 of 9)
- Julie Smith-Galvin56% (5 of 9)
- Mehreen N. Butt44% (4 of 9)
- Ann McGonigle Santos44% (4 of 9)
- Peter J. May43% (3 of 7)
- Jonathan P. Chines33% (3 of 9)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list DiNocco 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 21 of 22 Town Council meetings in 2020–2021 Council.
Missed
- Apr 26, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (22)
- Apr 26, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2021 · Regular: Present (Paul R. DiNocco joined the meeting at 7:12 p.m.)
- Feb 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2020 · Special: Present
- Jun 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Council
Apr 12Re-appoint Christopher Tarr for a three-year term to the…Motion: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to re-appoint Christopher Tarr for a…Passed 5–0 · DiNocco: Not recorded
April 12, 2021: Re-appoint Christopher Tarr for a three-year term to the Advisory Board of Public Works
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to re-appoint Christopher Tarr for a three-year term to the Advisory Board of Public Works. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote. Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote, so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to re-appoint Christopher Tarr for a three-year term to the Advisory Board of Public Works. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote. Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Apr 12Add a 5th appointment to the Albion Cultural Exchange…Motion: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to add a 5th appointment to the…Passed 4–1 · DiNocco: Not recorded
April 12, 2021: Add a 5th appointment to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to add a 5th appointment to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 4-1-0 by a roll call vote with Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines, Mehreen N. Butt and Ann Santos voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: DombroskiThe roll call does not list Paul R. DiNocco, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to add a 5th appointment to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 4-1-0 by a roll call vote with Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines, Mehreen N. Butt and Ann Santos voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Apr 12Appoint Kathy Frey, Christopher Carino, Tracy Shea, AnnMarie Gallivan…Motion: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Kathy Frey, Christopher Carino, Tracy…Passed 5–0 · DiNocco: Not recorded
April 12, 2021: Appoint Kathy Frey, Christopher Carino, Tracy Shea, AnnMarie Gallivan and Douglas Henning for three-year terms to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Kathy Frey, Christopher Carino, Tracy Shea, AnnMarie Gallivan and Douglas Henning for three-year terms to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote. Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote, so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Kathy Frey, Christopher Carino, Tracy Shea, AnnMarie Gallivan and Douglas Henning for three-year terms to the Albion Cultural Exchange Committee. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote. Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Apr 12Approve the request of the Capital Planning Committee to…Motion: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the request of the…Passed 5–0 · DiNocco: Not recorded
April 12, 2021: Approve the request of the Capital Planning Committee to add an additional committee member
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the request of the Capital Planning Committee to add an additional committee member. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote. Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote.
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote, so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve the request of the Capital Planning Committee to add an additional committee member. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-0-0 by a roll call vote. Paul R. DiNocco was not present for the vote..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Mar 22Approve the March 08th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as…Motion: Approval of Minutes: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the March…Passed 6–0 · DiNocco: Yes
March 22, 2021: Approve the March 08th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the March 08th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Chines, DiNocco, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Peter J. May arrived at 6:55 p.m.”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Peter J. May is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Paul R. DiNocco motioned to approve the March 08th, 2021 regular meeting minutes as proposed. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Chines)
Mar 22Extend the public comment period for the Lake Boat…Motion: Lake Boat Concession: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to extend the public…Passed 4–3 · DiNocco: No
March 22, 2021: Extend the public comment period for the Lake Boat Concession to May 21st, 2021
Lake Boat Concession: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to extend the public comment period for the Lake Boat Concession to May 21st, 2021. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 4-3-0 by a roll call vote with Ann Santos, Julie Smith Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor motion and Paul N. DiNocco, Peter J. May and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion.
Voted: No
Yes: Butt, Chines, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: DiNocco, Dombroski, May
From the minutes
“Lake Boat Concession: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to extend the public comment period for the Lake Boat Concession to May 21st, 2021. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion passed 4-3-0 by a roll call vote with Ann Santos, Julie Smith Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor motion and Paul N. DiNocco, Peter J. May and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Butt)
Mar 8Approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Option…Motion: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town…Failed 2–5 · DiNocco: No
March 8, 2021: Approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Option A representing a request of $2,284,011.00
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Option A representing a request of $2,284,011.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion failed 2-5-0 by a roll call vote with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Peter J. May voting in the affirmative and Julie Smith Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco and Ann Santos voting against the motion.
Voted: No
Yes: Dombroski, MayNo: Butt, Chines, DiNocco, Santos, Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Option A representing a request of $2,284,011.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Motion failed 2-5-0 by a roll call vote with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Peter J. May voting in the affirmative and Julie Smith Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco and Ann Santos voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Butt)
Mar 8Approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Option…Motion: Julie Smith Galvin motioned to approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting…Passed 5–2 · DiNocco: Yes
March 8, 2021: Approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Option B request of $2,199,441.00 which represents a budget offset based on a $20.00 bulk item fee
Julie Smith Galvin motioned to approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Option B request of $2,199,441.00 which represents a budget offset based on a $20.00 bulk item fee. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-2-0 by a roll call vote with Julie Smith Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco and Ann Santos voting in the affirmative and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Peter J. May voting against the motion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Chines, DiNocco, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: Dombroski, May
From the minutes
“Julie Smith Galvin motioned to approve Refuse/Recycling/Yard Waste Annual Town Meeting Warrant Article Option B request of $2,199,441.00 which represents a budget offset based on a $20.00 bulk item fee. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 5-2-0 by a roll call vote with Julie Smith Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Paul R. DiNocco and Ann Santos voting in the affirmative and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Peter J. May voting against the motion..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Chines)
Feb 22Town Election - April 27th, 2021: After discussion regarding…Motion: Town Election - April 27th, 2021: After discussion regarding the placement…Passed 5–2 · DiNocco: Yes
February 22, 2021: Town Election - April 27th, 2021: After discussion regarding the placement of a non-binding public opinion advisory question ("Do you support keeping the Wakefield Warrior Logo with Native...
Town Election - April 27th, 2021: After discussion regarding the placement of a non-binding public opinion advisory question ("Do you support keeping the Wakefield Warrior Logo with Native American Imagery, as Wakefield Memorial High Schools Logo") to be placed on the municipal election ballot of Tuesday, April 27th, 2021, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. so motioned the approval of the question. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-2-0 by a roll call vote with Ann Santos, Julie Smith- Galvin, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Paul R. DiNocco and Peter J. May voting in the affirmative. Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting against the motion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: DiNocco, Dombroski, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: Butt, Chines
From the minutes
“Town Election - April 27th, 2021: After discussion regarding the placement of a non-binding public opinion advisory question ("Do you support keeping the Wakefield Warrior Logo with Native American Imagery, as Wakefield Memorial High Schools Logo") to be placed on the municipal election ballot of Tuesday, April 27th, 2021, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. so motioned the approval of the question. Paul R. DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 5-2-0 by a roll call vote with Ann Santos, Julie Smith- Galvin, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Paul R. DiNocco and Peter J. May voting in the affirmative. Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Nov 23Go forward with the Albion Street design as presentedMotion: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to go forward with the Albion…Passed 5–1 · DiNocco: No
November 23, 2020: Go forward with the Albion Street design as presented
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to go forward with the Albion Street design as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-1-0 with Paul R. DiNocco voting against the motion.
Voted: No
Yes: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: DiNocco
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned to go forward with the Albion Street design as presented. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 5-1-0 with Paul R. DiNocco voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Smith-Galvin)
Votes with no disagreement (210)
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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