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Wetlands bylaw draft shapes exemptions and performance standards

Conservation Commission shapes wetlands bylaw with stricter performance standards. At its March 24 work session, the Commission ruled that vista pruning would not be exempt from permitting and that unpaved pathways would require Commission review. Chair Paul F. Wendelgass led the meeting with

Town Council approves $1.998 million capital budget for fiscal year 2027

Town Council approves $1.998 million capital budget for fiscal year 2027. The council voted unanimously to fund fleet vehicles, building upgrades, and infrastructure while deferring a $350,000 Galvin school auditorium request. Operating budgets approved for fiscal year 2027 include Retirement at

Permanent Building Committee approves $1.88 million technology budget

Permanent Building Committee approves $1.88 million technology budget for Wakefield Memorial High School. Committee members unanimously approved the technology and audiovisual infrastructure budget as recommended by the FF&E Technology Subcommittee with a five percent contingency. The committee

Retirement Board approves FY27 budget, five new school employees

Retirement Board approves FY27 budget and onboards five school employees. The board unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 retirement budget and approved five new Group 1 members from the School department: Annie Richards, John Roberto, Philip Ciavardone, Diane Guptill, and Erin Maiolino.

Permanent Building Committee approves technology budget with 5 percent contingency.

Wakefield's Permanent Building Committee working group approved the Memorial High School technology budget with a 5 percent contingency on March 17, 2026, advancing it to the full board. Chair Joseph B. Bertrand and the group also reviewed a request from Superintendent Dr. Doug Lyons to upgrade the