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Town Council approves FY27 budgets totaling $79.5 million, clears May town meeting warrant.

Wakefield Town Council approves $79.5 million in fiscal year 2027 budgets and clears May 4 town meeting warrant. Chair Mehreen N. Butt presided over the unanimous approval of the Wakefield Public Schools budget of $58,601,611 (5.73 percent increase), Vocational Schools at $3,097,721, Group Health

Environmental Sustainability Committee approves prior meeting minutes.

Environmental Sustainability Committee approves prior minutes, plans spring initiatives. The committee unanimously approved February and March meeting minutes and heard that the March 29 garden supply swap drew fifty participants, with Committee Member Tommy Frohlichstein presenting a map of

Zoning Board approves four variances and modifications in single meeting

Wakefield Zoning Board approves four separate applications including variances and site modifications. Chair Thomas J. Lucey presided over approvals for a deck enlargement at 16 Wicker Lane and a 750-square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 24 Grandview Avenue, both with no town department

Recreation Commission approves spring and summer program slate

The Wakefield Recreation Commission reviewed spring and summer program enrollment and facility operations at its April 8 virtual meeting. Recreation Director Dan McGrath reported 287 children served over winter break, spring tennis lessons launching Saturday with 47 registrants, and 108 applicants

Wakefield Council on Aging recruits for two vacant board positions

Wakefield Council on Aging approves March financial reports amid board recruitment challenges. The council unanimously approved March 11 meeting minutes and the March financial report, with the budget remaining on track despite anticipated spring van repairs and a new center vehicle arriving in