Government · Town Council
Council approves four traffic safety improvements, Open Space plan
Wakefield Town Council unanimously backed traffic safety improvements and labor agreements in September.
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Government · Select Board
Council ratifies contract for 21 town workers
The Wakefield Town Council voted 6-0 to approve a 21-employee union contract, a wetlands bylaw update, and several traffic-safety measures.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 21, 2026 through September 27, 2026
This week's obituary column carries notices for two people with Wakefield ties: Sanderson, Raymond D. and Cox, Margaret F. "Peggy." Sanderson, a Wakefield resident originally from Cardigan, Prince Edward Island, died September 21; his services included a funeral Mass at St. Joseph Churc…
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Water main work resumes on Main Street
Water main replacement work resumes on Main Street this week between Walden Road and Carriage Lane. From our own coverage: Wakefield home sales range from $600,000 to $1.2 million. Also in today's brief (11 items): Water main work resumes on Main Street this week; Three-bedroom Wakefiel…
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Wakefield home sales range from $600,000 to $1.2 million as September deeds join August closings
Wakefield recorded 17 property transfers between Aug. 28 and Sept. 26. Nine sales carry a recorded price, ranging from $600,000 to $1.2 million, with a median of $780,000; the other eight show price not yet available, a normal lag in registry data. The month's top sale was 47 Wave Ave at $1.2
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Two $100,000 lottery tickets sold locally
Wakefield store sold two $100,000 lottery tickets as six town boards prepare to meet this week. Also in today's brief (10 items): Two $100,000 lottery tickets sold at Wakefield store; Opera Club of Wakefield meets at library Saturday; School Committee student services panel meets Monday…
Government · Permanent Building Committee
Permanent Building Committee Working Group Advances High School Project
Wakefield Memorial High School working group reviewed design selections and construction progress for a January 2027 opening. The group selected gray-toned Omnisports HPL 9 flooring for the gymnasium, with pricing to be reviewed by the full committee on October 15.
Morning Brief
Town Day canceled amid weekend storm forecast
Town Day canceled amid storm forecast as weekend brings high winds and rain to Wakefield. Also in today's brief (12 items): Town Day canceled due to storm forecast; Two $100,000 lottery tickets sold in Wakefield; Library hosts virtual author talk with Lucky Diaz; Weekly crochet and knit…
Government · Board of Health
Health Board retains chair, addresses resident permit concerns
The Wakefield Board of Health unanimously retained Candace Linehan as Chair, with all current officer roles remaining unchanged. The board cited the importance of continuity ahead of the upcoming election cycle.
Government · Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board Approves ADU Site Plan, Parking Reduction; Continues Four Hearings
Wakefield Zoning Board approved site plan review for accessory dwelling unit and granted parking reduction for mental health medical office.