Wakefield Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Election Day polls open Tuesday

From Wakefield News

• October deeds roundup highlights family trust transfers Wakefield's monthly review of October property records found a mix of transactions, including one notable condominium sale, with most deeds involving family trust transfers rather than open-market purchases.Wakefield News
• Main Street closure moves south for water work Wakefield says water main crews will move south on Main Street starting Nov. 3, closing the road between Salem Street and Wave Avenue with new detours and parking restrictions.Wakefield News

Happening Tue, Nov 3

• 7:00 AM: Election Day polls open Tuesday Wakefield voters cast ballots in the 2026 state election Nov. 3, with sample ballots and early voting information posted by the town; Wakefield Patch previewed races for governor and U.S. Senate.Town of Wakefield
• Zumba class with Deb set for Tuesday Wakefield Council on Aging hosts a Zumba ® session led by Deb through its Healthy Aging PT program at the senior center on Nov. 3.Wakefield Council on Aging
• Blood pressure screenings offered Tuesday Wakefield Council on Aging offers free blood pressure screenings for seniors at the senior center on Nov. 3.Wakefield Council on Aging
• Woodcarving class with Leo meets Tuesday Wakefield Council on Aging hosts a woodcarving class led by Leo at the senior center on Nov. 3.Wakefield Council on Aging
• Caregiver support group meets Tuesday Wakefield Council on Aging holds its caregiver support group, covering care for loved ones, at the senior center on Nov. 3.Wakefield Council on Aging
• 2:00 PM: Library hosts author talk with Asha Frost Wakefield Public Library hosts an author talk with Asha Frost on Nov. 3 at 2 p.m., with registration open for attendees to submit questions.Wakefield Public Library
• Harvest raffle offers Celtics tickets Tuesday A harvest raffle featuring Boston Celtics tickets, listed on the Wakefield Patch calendar, takes place Nov. 3.Wakefield Patch

Yesterday in Wakefield (Mon, Nov 2)

• Bank turns team-building into 100 acts of kindness Wakefield Patch highlighted a local bank's team-building exercise that produced 100 acts of kindness for the community.Wakefield Patch

Coming up

• Wed, Nov 4, 8:00 AM: Galvin Middle School Council meets Wednesday The Galvin Middle School Council meets Nov. 4 at 8 a.m. at 525 Main St.Town of Wakefield
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:30 PM: Planning panel reviews master plan Wednesday Wakefield's Planning Board Master Plan Advisory Committee meets Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at 1 Lafayette Street.Town of Wakefield
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 PM: Recreation Commission meets virtually Wednesday Wakefield's Recreation Commission holds its meeting Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. online via Zoom.Town of Wakefield
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 PM: Conservation Commission meets with amended agenda Wakefield's Conservation Commission meets Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. with an amended agenda as the board continues work on wetland rules.Town of Wakefield
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:30 AM: Job seekers networking group meets Wednesday Wakefield Public Library's 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group meets Nov. 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom, focusing on resumes.Wakefield Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 2:00 PM: Library offers drop-in tech help Wednesday Wakefield Public Library offers 15-minute drop-in tech help appointments Nov. 4 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Lecture Hall.Wakefield Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4: STEAMfest Open House set for Wednesday Wakefield Patch's calendar lists a STEAMfest Open House event in town on Nov. 4.Wakefield Patch
• Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 PM: Building committee subcommittee meets Thursday Wakefield's Permanent Building Committee Working Group Subcommittee meets Nov. 5 at 5 p.m.Town of Wakefield
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM: Economic Development Council meets Thursday Wakefield's Economic Development Council meets Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. at 1 Union Street.Town of Wakefield
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:00 PM: Finance Committee meets Thursday evening Wakefield's Finance Committee meets Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. at 1 Lafayette Street.Town of Wakefield
• Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 PM: Silent Book Club meets Thursday evening Wakefield's Silent Book Club meets Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m., per the town calendar.Town of Wakefield
• Fri, Nov 6, 11:00 AM: Crochet and knitting club meets Friday Wakefield's Crafty Crochet & Knitting Club meets Nov. 6 at 11 a.m., per the town calendar.Town of Wakefield
• Sat, Nov 7, 10:30 AM: Warrior Clean Up Day set for Saturday Wakefield holds its Warrior Clean Up Day on Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m., per the town calendar.Town of Wakefield
• Sat, Nov 7: Lynnfield electronics recycling event set for Saturday A Lynnfield electronics recycling event, promoted on the Wakefield Patch calendar, is scheduled for Nov. 7 with a new date.Wakefield Patch
• Sun, Nov 8, 10:00 AM: EV showcase and pumpkin drop-off set Sunday Wakefield hosts an Electric Vehicle Showcase and Pumpkin Drop-off event on Nov. 8 at 10 a.m., per the town calendar.Town of Wakefield
• Sun, Nov 8, 4:00 PM: Conversations Unpacking Whiteness discussion set Sunday Wakefield hosts a Conversations Unpacking Whiteness discussion program on Nov. 8 at 4 p.m., per the town calendar.Town of Wakefield
• Sat, Nov 21: Scandinavian Fair planned at Community Covenant Church A 2026 Scandinavian Fair, promoted on the Wakefield Patch calendar, is planned at Community Covenant Church on Nov. 21.Wakefield Patch

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