Wakefield enters a busy holiday week with an extreme heat warning and a new environmental proposal on the table. A National Weather Service extreme heat warning takes effect Wednesday, July 1, prompting the town to post resident safety guidance; separately, the Conservation Commission h…
Wakefield heads into the Fourth of July holiday week with a full slate of civic and cultural activity. The town has released its Independence Day schedule and parking details for the Lake Quannapowitt celebration on July 4, while the Conservation Commission has announced a virtual publi…
Wakefield's Conservation Commission moves toward new environmental safeguards as summer programming fills the calendar. The commission announced a virtual public information session for July 7 at 7 p.m. to present a draft Wetlands Protection Bylaw — the first formal public step toward p…
Wakefield moves toward stronger wetland protections and celebrates summer as the Conservation Commission schedules a July 7 virtual forum on a proposed Wetlands Protection Bylaw. The town has also released its Independence Day activity schedule and parking details ahead of the holiday. …
Wakefield Town Council notes and an Independence Day activity schedule anchor a busy Thursday for civic information. Town Councilor Jonathan Chines posted a summary of Tuesday's June 24 council session within hours of its conclusion, giving residents a quick window into local governance…
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 posts its Independence Day activity schedule and parking guide with the holiday ten days out. The town's official website is directing residents to the full July 4 plan, while the Americal Civic Center Heritage Room now displays the donated uniform of World War II veteran Pfc.…
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