Library, Friends plan free concert at Civic Center

From Wakefield News

• Free EV shuttle launches for residents 16 and up. Wakefield's Council on Aging launched a free electric vehicle shuttle for residents 16 and older, running weekdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through a state grant partnership with Reading. The Council also reappointed Maureen Hickey to the Affordable Housing Trust and confirmed free senior center transportation for another year.Wakefield News
• Cable board hears Comcast, Verizon license renewals. Wakefield's Cable Advisory Committee opened public hearings on license renewals for Comcast and Verizon, with chair Daniel P. Lieber noting that the franchise fee funding local access channel WCAT does not apply to streaming revenue. Verizon sent no representative, and members discussed what could happen if the company does not renew.Wakefield News
• Zoning Board weighs accessory unit, continues four cases. Wakefield's Zoning Board of Appeals considered site plan review for a 600-square-foot accessory dwelling unit on Spruce Street and a parking reduction for a mental health counseling practice on Albion Street, while continuing four other applications, including a Pack Self-Storage proposal and a Water Street residential conversion, to October 14.Wakefield News
• High school building group refines Phase 2 plans. Wakefield's Permanent Building Committee working group reviewed high school design and construction progress toward a planned January 2027 opening, including Lot H electric vehicle charger plans set for Conservation Commission review on October 20 and refined Phase 2 bus and traffic logistics.Wakefield News
• Drug Take Back Day set for Oct. 24. The Wakefield Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Public Safety Building, 1 Union Street, for safe disposal of unneeded medications.Wakefield News

Happening Wed, Oct 21

• 8:30 a.m.: Traffic Advisory Committee meets online Wednesday. Wakefield's Traffic Advisory Committee holds its regular meeting October 21 at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom.Town of Wakefield
• 3:45 p.m.: Youth Council meets Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. The Youth Council meets Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 3:45 p.m. at Online via Zoom.Town of Wakefield
• 6:30 p.m.: Board of Health meets Wednesday evening. Wakefield's Board of Health meets October 21 at 6:30 p.m. at 1 Lafayette Street, with the meeting also available via Zoom.Town of Wakefield

Wakefield on Tue, Oct 20

• Library, Friends plan free concert at Civic Center. Beebe Library and the Friends of Beebe are hosting a free concert at the Civic Center featuring the Rubin Brothers, third-generation Boston artists known for playing originals while unicycling and juggling.Wakefield Public Library
• State rep plans recycling and sustainability event. State Representative Lipper-Garabedian is organizing a one-day event for Wakefield residents to clear out unwanted items and learn about sustainability initiatives, the town announced.Town of Wakefield
• Councilor recaps Oct. 19 Town Council meeting. Town Councilor Jonathan Chines posted a recap of Wakefield's October 19 Town Council meeting as a community contributor on Patch, summarizing the council's discussion that evening.Wakefield Patch

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 22, 5:00 p.m.: Housing Trust meets Thursday via Zoom. Wakefield's Housing Trust meets October 22 at 5 p.m. online via Zoom.Town of Wakefield
• Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 p.m.: Library hosts home herb garden talk Thursday. Wakefield Public Library will host "Establishing a Home Herb Garden" on October 22 at 6:30 p.m., covering how herbs have long been grown for more than culinary use.Wakefield Public Library
• Fri, Oct 23, 4:15 p.m.: Wakefield Memorial JV soccer hosts Arlington Catholic. Wakefield Memorial's JV girls soccer team hosts Arlington Catholic in a non-conference match on October 23 at 4:15 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 p.m.: Tri-Board meets Monday evening via Zoom. A joint Tri-Board meeting of Wakefield officials convenes October 26 at 7 p.m. online via Zoom.Town of Wakefield
• Tue, Oct 27, 5:30 p.m.: Advisory Board of Public Works meets Tuesday. Wakefield's Advisory Board of Public Works meets October 27 at 5:30 p.m. online via Zoom.Town of Wakefield

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