Finance Committee

Finance Committee unanimously approves revised DPW budget and salary contingency plan. Chair James Sullivan presided over the May 4 meeting, which revisited the Department of Public Works budget at a new total of $7,505,600, incorporating a $107,000 reduction from available funds. Member Joseph B.

Wakefield's Town Council, School Committee, and Finance Committee convened to address a projected $1.355 million operating deficit for FY27 and warn of a structural fiscal crisis ahead. Town Administrator Denise Y. Casey and Acting Assistant Town Administrator Elizabeth Rourke reported that free

Wakefield Finance Committee reviews departmental budgets totaling $21.2 million for FY2027. Health and Human Services requested $608,240.10 with plans to allocate opioid settlement funds toward a recovery coach position and addiction programs. Retirement Board Executive Director Cathy Cheek

Finance Committee DPW subcommittee examines flat FY2027 budget and seven warrant articles. The subcommittee, led by Chair James Sullivan with members Christian Jensen and Ellie Zuccaro, found a 0.55 percent overall departmental increase as contract negotiations continue. The Snow and Ice budget

Finance Committee reviews FY 2027 budgets amid $2.8 million deficit forecast. Chair James Sullivan's committee heard departmental presentations from Police Chief Steven Skory, Fire Chief Tom Purcell, and Town Accountant Liz Rourke, with the Fire Department requesting $7,966,688.09 (up 1.79 percent)