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Finance Committee reviews seven departmental budgets ahead of FY27 town warrant.

Finance Committee reviews seven FY27 budgets totaling $11.1 million ahead of town warrant. Chair James Sullivan and 14 committee members heard departmental presentations: Police Chief Steven Skory requested $8,031,261 with grants of $302,197 offset by elimination of a recovery coach position; Chief

Trustees accept reports as budget advances to Finance Committee

Wakefield library trustees accept reports amid budget approval and maintenance issues. At the February 25 meeting, trustees unanimously accepted monthly secretary and staff reports as Director Catherine McDonald reported the Town Council's enthusiastic endorsement of the FY27 budget on February 23,

Veteran Advisory Board approves VSO report and plans 2026 Memorial Day ceremony

Wakefield Veteran Advisory Board moves forward with Memorial Day ceremony planning. Chair Kevin Yost's board unanimously approved the February Veterans Services Officer report detailing a food bank distribution serving 30 veterans and families, a coffee social focused on scam prevention, and an

Capital Planning Committee reviews Fire and DPW capital requests for FY27

Capital Planning Committee advances FY27 budget prep with departmental reviews. The committee heard capital presentations from the Wakefield Fire Department and Department of Public Works on February 24, with Fire Department Captain Randy Hudson presenting two signals-related requests and Joe

Town Council approves five FY27 budgets totaling more than $10.8 million

Town Council approves five fiscal year 2027 departmental budgets in unanimous votes. The council authorized a $630,643 Information Technology budget with a $165,029 increase driven by phone system consolidation and software training, and an $8,031,261 Police Department budget featuring a formal