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Last 14 days

• Fire Department to host open house Oct. 10. Wakefield's Fire Department will open its headquarters to the public on October 10 as part of National Fire Prevention Week.Town of Wakefield
• Wakefield home sales span $399,500 to $1.31 million. Wakefield's late-summer housing market saw sales ranging from a $399,500 entry-level property to a $1.31 million high end sale, part of a broader look at what changed hands across town this season.Wakefield News
• Retirement board seeks fifth member by Oct. 9. The Wakefield Retirement Board is accepting applications for its Fifth Member seat, with a deadline of Friday, October 9. Interested residents can find application details on the town website.Town of Wakefield

Coming up

• Mon, Sep 28, 6:30 p.m.: Town Council meets Monday at Hemlock Road. The Wakefield Town Council meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. at 24 Hemlock Road, with a hybrid Zoom option.Town of Wakefield
• Mon, Sep 28, 7:00 p.m.: Town Council meets next Monday. Wakefield's Town Council holds its next regular meeting Monday, September 28, at 7 p.m. at 24 Hemlock Road.Town of Wakefield
• Tue, Sep 29, 7:00 p.m.: Human Rights Commission meets Tuesday evening. Wakefield's Human Rights Commission holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m.Town of Wakefield
• Wed, Sep 30: Nahant Street yard waste site opens Wednesday. The town's Nahant Street yard waste drop-off site opens Wednesday for residents, according to the Department of Public Works calendar.Town of Wakefield Public Works
• Wed, Sep 30, 7:00 p.m.: Recreation Commission meets Wednesday via Zoom. The Wakefield Recreation Commission meets online via Zoom Wednesday at 7 p.m.Town of Wakefield

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