Environmental Sustainability Committee unanimously approves revised black plastic recycling spending. The committee voted to reallocate $251 in planned Teracycle box purchases to instead buy four boxes for $234, with Committee Member Willy Chung leading efforts with Black Earth Compost on
Conservation Commission approves conditions for two wetland projects. Acting Chair Eleanor Axelrod presided as the Commission voted unanimously to issue a negative determination of applicability with conditions for an 800 square foot accessory dwelling unit at 123 Vernon Street and an Order of
Wakefield Town Council approves $3.5M bond package and multiple policy updates in unanimous vote. Chair Jonathan P. Chines led the meeting as the seven-member council unanimously approved $3.069 million in Series A General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes at 4.625 percent and $395,300 in Series B
Wakefield Town Council names high school court for coach, orders town land restored.
Zoning Board approves signage at commercial property, defers three applications. The board unanimously approved a special permit for illuminated signage at Best Realty LLC, 139 Albion Street, permitting two 40-by-96-inch signs on the railroad-facing side and two 17-by-120-inch signs on the Tuttle
Planning Board discusses modular housing zoning and master plan progress. Chair Kevin York and Vice-Chair Theodore H. Noell confirmed that Wakefield's existing zoning bylaw contains no prohibition of modular housing construction, which would remain subject to standard setbacks and requirements.
Wakefield Memorial High School renovation working group advances multiple design and logistics items. Joseph B. Bertrand, Chair of the Permanent Building Committee, oversaw the August 6 hybrid meeting, which unanimously approved the prior session's minutes. Bond Construction's look-ahead schedule
Board of Health unanimously delegates Open Meeting Law complaint response to Town Counsel. The three-member board voted 3-0 to authorize Town Counsel Tom Mullen to investigate and respond within 14 days to a complaint filed July 23, 2026, and report findings back to the board. Health Director
Conservation Commission approves July minutes and advances three wetland cases. Chair Paul F. Wendelgass and four members scheduled continued hearings for August 18 on a 22,900 square foot self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway and a 20-by-40 foot residential addition at 131 Montrose
Finance Committee nominates Sullivan as Chair, Bean as Vice Chair. The Nominating Subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend James Sullivan to lead the full Finance Committee for a two-year term, with Edward Bean as Vice Chair, also for two years. Sullivan and Daniel W. Sherman both volunteered
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