Wakefield Memorial High School project working group meets on construction, design, and technology. Chair Joseph B. Bertrand and members Philip Renzi and Charles L. Tarbell joined town officials, project managers Leftfield PM, engineers SMMA, and Bond Construction for the July 23 session. The group
Housing Trust re-elects Severt chair, moves Payment-in-Lieu bylaw forward. Chair Gail Severt was unanimously re-elected at the July 20 meeting; Vice Chair Sarah Fowler's appointment was postponed due to absence. Senior Planner Marissa Meaney presented the first draft of a Payment-in-Lieu bylaw that
Wakefield Conservation Commission issues enforcement order for Fourth Street wetland violation. Chair Paul F. Wendelgass and members voted unanimously to issue the order for the town-owned property; Conservation Agent Ethan Fleming will meet with the property owner to review restoration
The Wakefield Town Council voted 6-1 to renew a three-year regional health and human services agreement with Melrose and Stoneham, with Councilor Butler casting the lone dissent.
Town Council backs regional health services agreement with Melrose and Stoneham. The council voted 6-1 to approve a three-year intermunicipal agreement for Health and Human Services sharing effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with Town Administrator Denise Y. Casey recommending approval
Retirement Board approves five new municipal employees and one superannuation retirement. Chair Daniel W. Sherman, Vice-Chair Sherri Dalton, and members Erin Kokinda and Scott Morrison voted unanimously to enroll Ryan Morgan (Light), Kevin DiNapoli (Police), Timothy Fahey (Police), Theresa Valenti
Wakefield's Permanent Building Committee unanimously approved $7,038,737.97 in project invoices at its July 16 meeting. Chair Joseph B. Bertrand and committee members signed off on eight separate payments, with the largest going to Bond Building Company for $6,520,277.28 in construction services on
Wakefield Zoning Board defers self-storage and residential conversion decisions to August. Chair Thomas J. Lucey ordered Attorney Michael McCarthy to submit final engineering reports, draft conditions, and complete architectural plans for Pack Self-Storage of Wakefield LLC's proposed facility at 50
Planning Board unanimously endorses lot-division plan at 269 Nahant Street. Chair Kevin York, Vice-Chair Theodore H. Noell, and Member Bill Spaulding voted to approve the ANR for the parcel, which will create a new address, 77 Farm Street, under state subdivision law. During the meeting, Spaulding
Permanent Building Committee Working Group approves prior meeting minutes, advances Wakefield Memorial High School design and construction. The group unanimously approved the June 18, 2026 minutes and reviewed a four-week construction schedule tracking interior finishes, millwork installation, and
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