Environmental Sustainability Committee allocates $251 for black plastic recycling. Chair Tiana Veldwisch and seven members unanimously approved the allocation on a motion from Willy Chung and seconded by Vice Chair Melissa Eusden to fund a drop-off box at the August 29 sports equipment swap, with
Wakefield Town Council held its annual retreat to reset working norms and identify collective fiscal-year priorities. Chair Jonathan P. Chines and six colleagues, joined by Town Administrator Denise Y. Casey, reviewed Charter-defined roles, operational best practices, and Casey's proposed FY28
Conservation Commission approves residential tree removal and advances expanded wetland protection bylaw. The body voted 4-1 with one abstention to permit cutting of 12 trees at 7 Pheasantwood Drive, with replacement of two jurisdictional trees required under Commission policy; member Jennifer
Wakefield Library Trustees reorganize leadership and plan FY27 amid budget pressures. The board unanimously reaffirmed Chair Jeff Quinn, Vice Chair Aimee Lominac, and Secretary Laura Cutone Godwin, while maintaining all committee and signer assignments through FY27. Director Catherine McDonald
Zoning Board unanimously authorizes release of performance surety for 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway development. Chairman Thomas J. Lucey was empowered to notify the Building Inspector that the applicant has satisfied all Special Permit conditions, allowing the final Certificate of Occupancy to be
Town Council approves Boys and Girls Club permit and authorizes algae bloom signage. The Council unanimously adopted a revocable permit agreement with the Boys and Girls Club that removes camp-related language and updates administrative terms, with the permit covering boating activities only. In a
Wakefield Board of Health votes to table municipal SGAR restrictions while backing home rule petition authority. The Board voted 2-1 to delay a proposed restriction on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides until October, following testimony from the Department of Public Works, school
Wakefield Select Board convenes and immediately adjourns after a Juneteenth holiday miscalculation forced a two-day rescheduling.
Wakefield Housing Trust unanimously approves letter to Edgewater Place developers. Chair Gail Severt was authorized to sign the letter on behalf of the board. The Trust also approved the renewal of its fiscal year 2027 contract with Metro North Regional Housing Services Office and confirmed that
Retirement Board rejects waiver motions on three employees' overpaid benefits stemming from 2024 PERAC audit. Chair Daniel W. Sherman and Scott Morrison voted to waive the full deductions and overpayments owed by Michael McCarthy ($12,744), Eugene Sullivan ($264,371.66), and survivor Geraldine
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