Wakefield Morning Brief, Nov. 2: Farewell tours set before high school demolition

From Wakefield News

• Health board keeps leadership, flags permit issues The Wakefield Board of Health kept its current slate of officers in place ahead of the election season while Senior Health Inspector Dan Thompson flagged ongoing resident frustration with the town's online dumpster permit system and its late fees.Wakefield News
• Conservation panel tackles wetland bylaw, permit backlog The Wakefield Conservation Commission worked through a full agenda of wetland permits and the amended bylaw bound for the November 16 Town Meeting, including a late dispute over how to handle invasive Japanese knotweed near sensitive wetlands.Wakefield News
• October deeds show $990,000 condo sale, family transfers Wakefield's October property records included a $990,000 condominium sale, with most other recorded deeds reflecting transfers among family trusts rather than open-market purchases.Wakefield News

Happening Mon, Nov 2

• 7:00 p.m.: Commission on Disabilities meets via Zoom Wakefield's Commission on Disabilities holds its regular meeting online via Zoom on Monday, November 2, at 7 p.m.Town of Wakefield
• Age Buster exercise class at senior center The Wakefield Council on Aging offers Age Buster with Joie at the Senior Center on Monday, November 2.Wakefield Council on Aging
• Drums Alive class offered at senior center The Wakefield Council on Aging hosts Drums Alive with Jill at the Senior Center on Monday, November 2.Wakefield Council on Aging
• Chess group meets at senior center The Wakefield Council on Aging holds a chess session at the Senior Center on Monday, November 2.Wakefield Council on Aging
• Chair yoga with Mimi at senior center The Wakefield Council on Aging offers Chair Yoga with Mimi at the Senior Center on Monday, November 2.Wakefield Council on Aging
• Art class with Steve Greco at senior center The Wakefield Council on Aging hosts an art class taught by Steve Greco at the Senior Center on Monday, November 2.Wakefield Council on Aging
• Senior center serves Monday lunch The Wakefield Council on Aging serves lunch at the Senior Center on Monday, November 2.Wakefield Council on Aging
• Financial planning consultations offered at senior center The Wakefield Council on Aging offers one-on-one financial planning consultations at the Senior Center on Monday, November 2.Wakefield Council on Aging

Yesterday in Wakefield (Sun, Nov 1)

• High school hosts farewell tours before demolition Wakefield Memorial High School will open its doors for community tours before demolition, with proceeds from a $20 suggested donation benefiting the Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield.Town of Wakefield

Coming up

• Tue, Nov 3: Zumba class with Deb at senior center The Wakefield Council on Aging offers Zumba with Healthy Aging PT instructor Deb at the Senior Center on Tuesday, November 3.Wakefield Council on Aging
• Tue, Nov 3: Blood pressure screenings offered at senior center The Wakefield Council on Aging offers free blood pressure screenings at the Senior Center on Tuesday, November 3.Wakefield Council on Aging
• Tue, Nov 3: Woodcarving group meets at senior center The Wakefield Council on Aging hosts a woodcarving session with Leo at the Senior Center on Tuesday, November 3.Wakefield Council on Aging
• Tue, Nov 3: Massachusetts holds state election Tuesday Massachusetts holds its state election Tuesday, November 3, with early voting options available; sample ballots and hours are posted on the town's voting page.Town of Wakefield
• Tue, Nov 3, 2:00 p.m.: Library hosts virtual author talk with Asha Frost The Wakefield Public Library presents a virtual author talk with Asha Frost on Tuesday, November 3, at 2 p.m.; residents can register online to submit questions.Wakefield Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3: Ballot Question 4 would allow same-day voter registration Question 4 on the Massachusetts ballot would let voters register at the polls instead of the current 10-day deadline before an election, Wakefield Patch reports.Wakefield Patch
• Wed, Nov 4: Drop-in tech help offered at town calendar event Wakefield offers drop-in technology help for residents on Wednesday, November 4, at 2 p.m.Town of Wakefield
• Wed, Nov 4, 8:00 a.m.: Galvin Middle School Council meets The Galvin Middle School Council meets at 525 Main St. on Wednesday, November 4, at 8 a.m.Town of Wakefield
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 p.m.: Planning Board's master plan panel meets The Planning Board's Master Plan Advisory Committee meets at 1 Lafayette Street on Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 p.m.Town of Wakefield
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Recreation Commission meets online Wakefield's Recreation Commission holds its regular meeting online via Zoom on Wednesday, November 4, at 7 p.m.Town of Wakefield
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission holds amended meeting Wakefield's Conservation Commission holds an amended meeting Wednesday, November 4, at 7 p.m., as the board continues work on wetland permits.Town of Wakefield
• Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 p.m.: Building committee subcommittee holds working session The Permanent Building Committee's Working Group Subcommittee meets Thursday, November 5, at 5 p.m.Town of Wakefield
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 p.m.: Finance Committee meets at Town Hall Wakefield's Finance Committee meets at 1 Lafayette Street on Thursday, November 5, at 6 p.m.Town of Wakefield
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 p.m.: Library's Silent Book Club meets Thursday The Wakefield Public Library's Silent Book Club meets Thursday, November 5, at 6:30 p.m.Town of Wakefield
• Fri, Nov 6, 11:00 a.m.: Crafty Crochet and Knitting Club meets Wakefield's Crafty Crochet and Knitting Club meets Friday, November 6, at 11 a.m.Town of Wakefield
• Sat, Nov 7, 10:30 a.m.: Warrior Clean Up Day set for Saturday Wakefield holds its Warrior Clean Up Day on Saturday, November 7, at 10:30 a.m.Town of Wakefield
• Sun, Nov 8, 10:00 a.m.: Electric vehicle showcase, pumpkin drop-off Saturday Wakefield hosts an Electric Vehicle Showcase and Pumpkin Drop-off event on Saturday, November 8, at 10 a.m.Town of Wakefield
• Sun, Nov 8, 4:00 p.m.: Conversations Unpacking Whiteness returns Saturday Wakefield offers another Conversations Unpacking Whiteness session on Saturday, November 8, at 4 p.m.Town of Wakefield

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