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Town Council approves licenses for Howie's Bar and Vincent's Kitchen; seven budgets advance

Wakefield Town Council unanimously approved an all-alcohol liquor license, common victualler license, and entertainment license for Howie's Bar and Vincent's Kitchen at 963 Main Street, with hours aligned to the location's historical closing times. Chair Mehreen N. Butt also guided the Council to

Wakefield Select Board Approves Bar Licenses, Drops Old School Building Insurance

Wakefield Select Board votes unanimously on all 11 items, including a new all-alcohol license and a school building insurance change.

Permanent Building Committee Working Group approves prior minutes, reviews construction progress on memorial high school renovation.

Permanent Building Committee Working Group unanimously approved prior minutes and reviewed renovation progress on Wakefield Memorial High School. Joseph B. Bertrand, Chair, presided as SMMA presented an updated Athletic Hall of Fame wall design for the gymnasium hallway, with Bertrand requesting

Fire Subcommittee reviews $189,000 capital request in 2027 budget.

Fire Subcommittee examines 2027 budget with $189,000 capital request. Fire Chief Thomas Purcell presented a $140,382.09 operational increase over the prior fiscal year, or 1.79 percent, driven by $100,382.09 in personal services and smaller hikes in contractual services and materials. The

Wakefield Economic Development Council approves $435K in ARPA spending reports

Wakefield Economic Development Council approves $435K in ARPA spending reports. The Council voted unanimously to approve Q2, Q3, and Q4 2025 quarterly reports documenting American Rescue Plan Act expenditures including $316,299 spent in Q3 on façade and sign programs, with approximately $14,000