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Wakefield Former Councilor

Robert E. Vincent

At-large · 3 terms in this record

Robert E. Vincent II; Bob Vincent

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Board years

2024–2025 Council2023–2024 Council2022–2023 Council
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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Council

24 of 24meetings attended (100%) · whole board 96%
220votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
4no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 4%
5 of 25split votes where Vincent was in the minority (20%) · whole board 23%
2abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Vincent voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Vincent 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.

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Attendance

At the start of 24 of 24 Town Council meetings in 2023–2024 Council.

Missed none.

Every meeting (24)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Council

Apr 22Amend the motion: include use of the outside of…Motion: Michael J. McLane amended the motion to include use of the…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · Vincent: Yes

April 22, 2024: Amend the motion: include use of the outside of Veteran's Field on Thursday, July 4, 2024 for the food concession location that will begin just prior to the Fireworks Display

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Michael J. McLane amended the motion to include use of the outside of Veteran's Field on Thursday, July 4, 2024 for the food concession location that will begin just prior to the Fireworks Display. Mehreen N. But seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote.

Voted: Yes

It was seconded by Mehreen N. But, who is not a Town Council member.

From the minutes

“Michael J. McLane amended the motion to include use of the outside of Veteran's Field on Thursday, July 4, 2024 for the food concession location that will begin just prior to the Fireworks Display. Mehreen N. But seconded. The motion passed 7-0-0 by roll call vote..” (Motion: McLane)

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

Apr 22Approve the request of the Wakefield Independence Day Committee…Motion: Independence Day Committee: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the request…Passed 6–0 · Vincent: Not recorded

April 22, 2024: Approve the request of the Wakefield Independence Day Committee to use the public ways on North Avenue, Church Street, and Main Street for the 4th of July parade

ApprovePassed · 6–0

Independence Day Committee: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the request of the Wakefield Independence Day Committee to use the public ways on North Avenue, Church Street, and Main Street for the 4th of July parade. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0 with Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor of the motion.

Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, Smith-GalvinThe roll call does not list Robert E. Vincent, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Independence Day Committee: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the request of the Wakefield Independence Day Committee to use the public ways on North Avenue, Church Street, and Main Street for the 4th of July parade. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0 with Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor of the motion..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)

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

Apr 22Approve the Library Union Contract beginning July 1, 2024…Motion: Library Contract: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Library Union…Passed 6–0 · Vincent: Not recorded

April 22, 2024: Approve the Library Union Contract beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, 2.5% cost of living increases each year, performance language is included in the contract, addition of steps…

ApprovePassed · 6–0

Library Contract: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Library Union Contract beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, 2.5% cost of living increases each year, performance language is included in the contract, addition of steps and upgrades, cost of the contract is $50,453.90 as presented by Town Administrator Maio. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0 with Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor of the motion.

Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, Smith-GalvinThe roll call does not list Robert E. Vincent, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Library Contract: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the Library Union Contract beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, 2.5% cost of living increases each year, performance language is included in the contract, addition of steps and upgrades, cost of the contract is $50,453.90 as presented by Town Administrator Maio. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-0-0 with Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor of the motion..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)

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

Apr 8Approve Budget #46 Group Health Insurance for $15,917,161.00, as…Motion: Fiscal Year 2025 Budgets: Michael J. McLane moved to approve Budget…Passed 5–2 · Vincent: Yes

April 8, 2024: Approve Budget #46 Group Health Insurance for $15,917,161.00, as presented by Town Accountant Gill and Amy Forziati

ApprovePassed · 5–2

Fiscal Year 2025 Budgets: Michael J. McLane moved to approve Budget #46 Group Health Insurance for $15,917,161.00, as presented by Town Accountant Gill and Amy Forziati. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-2-0 with Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Robert E. Vincent II and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor. Michael J. McLane and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski, McLane

From the minutes

“Fiscal Year 2025 Budgets: Michael J. McLane moved to approve Budget #46 Group Health Insurance for $15,917,161.00, as presented by Town Accountant Gill and Amy Forziati. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-2-0 with Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Robert E. Vincent II and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor. Michael J. McLane and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)

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

Apr 8Approve Budget #1 Town Council for $706,455.00Motion: Michael J. McLane moved to approve Budget #1 Town Council for…Passed 6–1 · Vincent: Yes

April 8, 2024: Approve Budget #1 Town Council for $706,455.00

ApprovePassed · 6–1

Michael J. McLane moved to approve Budget #1 Town Council for $706,455.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Councilors questioned the proposal for the Town Administrator's succession and expected an update on how this actually plays out and the financial impact. The motion passed 6-1-0 with Michael J. McLane voting against the motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: McLane

From the minutes

“Michael J. McLane moved to approve Budget #1 Town Council for $706,455.00. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. Councilors questioned the proposal for the Town Administrator's succession and expected an update on how this actually plays out and the financial impact. The motion passed 6-1-0 with Michael J. McLane voting against the motion..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)

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

Apr 8Approve the proposed amendment to the Flag Policy with…Motion: Michael J. McLane moved to approve the proposed amendment to the…Passed 6–1 · Vincent: Yes

April 8, 2024: Approve the proposed amendment to the Flag Policy with the additional language for flags at Landrigan Field

ApprovePassed · 6–1

Michael J. McLane moved to approve the proposed amendment to the Flag Policy with the additional language for flags at Landrigan Field. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-1-0 with Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Robert E. Vincent II and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski

From the minutes

“Michael J. McLane moved to approve the proposed amendment to the Flag Policy with the additional language for flags at Landrigan Field. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 6-1-0 with Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Robert E. Vincent II and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion..” (Motion: McLane, second: Butt)

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

Apr 8Approve the request to fly the Americal Flag from…Motion: Flag Request: Robert E. Vincent II moved to approve the request…Passed 6–1 · Vincent: Yes

April 8, 2024: Approve the request to fly the Americal Flag from April 12th through June 2nd, June 14th and July 1st through December 31st; Pride Flag from June 3rd through June 13th,…

ApprovePassed · 6–1

Flag Request: Robert E. Vincent II moved to approve the request to fly the Americal Flag from April 12th through June 2nd, June 14th and July 1st through December 31st; Pride Flag from June 3rd through June 13th, June 15th through June 18th and June 26th through June 30th; , and Juneteenth Flag from June 19th through June 25th, 2024. Michael J. McLane seconded. The motion passed 6-1-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski

From the minutes

“Flag Request: Robert E. Vincent II moved to approve the request to fly the Americal Flag from April 12th through June 2nd, June 14th and July 1st through December 31st; Pride Flag from June 3rd through June 13th, June 15th through June 18th and June 26th through June 30th; , and Juneteenth Flag from June 19th through June 25th, 2024. Michael J. McLane seconded. The motion passed 6-1-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, and Jonathan P. Chines voting in favor. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion..” (Motion: Vincent, second: McLane)

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

Apr 8Instruct Town Administrator Maio to apply for the Climate…Motion: Julie Smith-Galvin moved to instruct Town Administrator Maio to apply for…Passed 5–2 · Vincent: Yes

April 8, 2024: Instruct Town Administrator Maio to apply for the Climate Leaders Community Technical Assistance Planning Grant

ApprovePassed · 5–2

Julie Smith-Galvin moved to instruct Town Administrator Maio to apply for the Climate Leaders Community Technical Assistance Planning Grant. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-2-0 with Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, and Robert E. Vincent II voting in favor. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting against the motion Donations:

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski, McLane

From the minutes

“Julie Smith-Galvin moved to instruct Town Administrator Maio to apply for the Climate Leaders Community Technical Assistance Planning Grant. Mehreen N. Butt seconded. The motion passed 5-2-0 with Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Jonathan P. Chines, Anne P. Danehy, and Robert E. Vincent II voting in favor. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting against the motion Donations:.” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Butt)

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

Mar 25Remove $220,000.00 from the Fuel Assistance Fund and add…Motion: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to remove $220,000.00 from the Fuel…Passed 5–2 · Vincent: Yes

March 25, 2024: Remove $220,000.00 from the Fuel Assistance Fund and add that amount to the General Fund

ApprovePassed · 5–2

Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to remove $220,000.00 from the Fuel Assistance Fund and add that amount to the General Fund. Michael J. McLane seconded. Jonathan P. Chines made a friendly amendment to return the unspent funds allocated from the Fuel Assistance Fund for this current heating season. The motion passed 5-2-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting in favor. Julie Smith-Galvin and Jonathan P. Chines voting against the motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, VincentNo: Chines, Smith-Galvin

From the minutes

“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. moved to remove $220,000.00 from the Fuel Assistance Fund and add that amount to the General Fund. Michael J. McLane seconded. Jonathan P. Chines made a friendly amendment to return the unspent funds allocated from the Fuel Assistance Fund for this current heating season. The motion passed 5-2-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane, Mehreen N. Butt, and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting in favor. Julie Smith-Galvin and Jonathan P. Chines voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: McLane)

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

Mar 25Amend the motion: removing the $250,000.00 for Sidewalk Extensions,…Motion: Robert E. Vincent II amended the motion by removing the $250,000.00…Failed 3–4 · Vincent: Yes

March 25, 2024: Amend the motion: removing the $250,000.00 for Sidewalk Extensions, and remove $150,000.00 for Pedestrian Access to the Lake, and add $400,000.00 for Solar Panels to the Galvin Middle School

ApproveFailed · 3–4

Robert E. Vincent II amended the motion by removing the $250,000.00 for Sidewalk Extensions, and remove $150,000.00 for Pedestrian Access to the Lake, and add $400,000.00 for Solar Panels to the Galvin Middle School. Michael J. McLane seconded. Robert E. Vincent II modified the amended motion by removing the $250,000.00 for Sidewalk Extensions, and remove $150,000.00 for Pedestrian Access to the Lake, and removing $100,000.00 from the Housing Trust Fund and putting the $500,000.00 into the solar panels. Michael J. McLane seconded. The motion failed 3-4-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, and Michael J. McLane voting in favor. Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines, Mehreen N. Butt, and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Danehy, McLane, VincentNo: Butt, Chines, Dombroski, Smith-Galvin

From the minutes

“Robert E. Vincent II amended the motion by removing the $250,000.00 for Sidewalk Extensions, and remove $150,000.00 for Pedestrian Access to the Lake, and add $400,000.00 for Solar Panels to the Galvin Middle School. Michael J. McLane seconded. Robert E. Vincent II modified the amended motion by removing the $250,000.00 for Sidewalk Extensions, and remove $150,000.00 for Pedestrian Access to the Lake, and removing $100,000.00 from the Housing Trust Fund and putting the $500,000.00 into the solar panels. Michael J. McLane seconded. The motion failed 3-4-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, and Michael J. McLane voting in favor. Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines, Mehreen N. Butt, and Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion..” (Motion: Vincent, second: McLane)

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

Votes with no disagreement (168)

    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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