Memorial High School working group approves zero-net-cost change orders and reviews construction progress. Chair Joseph B. Bertrand presided as the group reviewed a four-week construction schedule across roofing, interior finishes, electrical, and site work trades. Bond Building presented PCO-321
Wakefield Council on Aging Announces Free Vehicle Shuttle Service. The Council on Aging announced a free electric vehicle shuttle service for residents age 16 and older, operating weekdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through a state grant partnership with Reading.
Zoning Board of Appeals hears pre-application for Pulte Homes' 63-unit condo project on Broadway. Attorney Brian McGrail presented the national builder's proposal to reduce the previously approved 106-unit rental development to 63 condominiums with increased open space and improved parking ratios,
Wakefield Planning Board schedules October 27 hybrid forum on large-load data center zoning impacts. Chair Kevin York, Vice-Chair Theodore H. Noell, and member Bill Spaulding approved the forum date of 6 to 7 p.m., with invitations to Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light District, Town Engineer, and
Conservation Commission advances Spring Street residential project with wildlife protections. Acting Chair Eleanor Axelrod led the September 2 meeting, where the Commission unanimously issued an Order of Conditions for Michael Palmer's 81 Spring Street home renovation requiring a six-inch gap at
Permanent Building Committee approves $341,056.50 technology server contract for Memorial High School. Committee Chair Joseph B. Bertrand and members voted unanimously to authorize the New Era procurement of two additional servers and related infrastructure, contingent on Charles L. Tarbell's four
Wakefield's Permanent Building Committee for the Memorial High School project approves $6.9M in invoices and two major budget adjustments. Chair Joseph B. Bertrand led unanimous approval of ten invoices including $6.4 million to Bond Building Company for construction services and $109,392 to SMMA
Wakefield Memorial High School Working Group advances multiple design and budget items toward full committee review. The group recommended four floor-prep change order requests totaling $19,127 and a $260,648.70 server and storage infrastructure upgrade for the high school, requiring monthly
Housing Trust approves Payment-in-Lieu bylaw and elects new Vice Chair. The Trust unanimously endorsed a revised bylaw incorporating a rounding-up mechanism for Inclusionary Zoning calculations, a new Payment in Lieu calculation based on fractional numbers rather than affordability gap, and a