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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Wakefield Fire Department will open its headquarters to the public October 10 for Fire Prevention Week.

Today in Wakefield

• 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
• Coastal storm could bring 60 mph winds this weekend. Wakefield Patch reports a strengthening coastal storm could bring significant erosion, winds up to 60 mph and heavy rain to the region over a three-day stretch this weekend, though the exact track remains uncertain.Wakefield Patch
• Essentrics class at Senior Center canceled this week. The Thursday session of Essentrics Aging Backwards with Jill at the Wakefield Senior Center has been canceled this week, according to the town's activities calendar.Town of Wakefield

Coming up

• Thu, Sep 24, 5:00 p.m.: Building committee subcommittee meets Thursday, agenda amended. Wakefield's Permanent Building Committee Working Group Subcommittee holds an amended-agenda meeting online via Zoom Thursday at 5 p.m.Town of Wakefield
• Thu, Sep 24, 6:00 p.m.: Beebe Library hosts adult board game night Thursday. Lucius Beebe Memorial Library invites adults to play board games together Thursday at 6 p.m., part of its monthly Board Game Club.Wakefield Public Library
• Thu, Sep 24, 7:00 p.m.: Library hosts author talk with Lucky Diaz Thursday. Beebe Library hosts a virtual conversation with children's author and musician Lucky Diaz Thursday at 7 p.m.; registration is required to submit questions in advance.Wakefield Public Library
• Thu, Sep 24: Wakefield Memorial field hockey hosts Weston Thursday. Wakefield Memorial's junior varsity field hockey team faces Weston in a non-conference game Thursday, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Sat, Sep 26: Town Day brings family entertainment to the Common. Wakefield's annual Town Day returns to the Common Saturday with family-friendly entertainment; Friends of Beebe Library plans a fall-themed booth there, Wakefield Patch notes.Town of Wakefield
• 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
• 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, 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
• 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

Recent editions

• Monday, September 21, 2026 — Wakefield home sales this summer ranged from a $399,500 starter property to a $1.31 million high end