Wakefield Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Town releases autumn newsletter from administrator

From Wakefield News

• Free concert at Civic Center set for Oct. 24 Beebe Library and the Friends of Beebe Library are bringing a free concert to the Americal Civic Center, part of a fall lineup the library says is drawing bigger crowds than usual.Wakefield News
• Recycling and sustainability day set for Oct. 31 State Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian is bringing her fifth annual disposal event to Galvin Middle School, with document shredding and electronics recycling among the services on offer, some carrying fees.Wakefield News

Wakefield on Thu, Oct 22

• Town releases autumn newsletter from administrator The Town of Wakefield posted its autumn newsletter, featuring a message from the town administrator covering early voting, upcoming flu clinics and veteran outreach.Town of Wakefield
• Town council notes posted for Oct. 19 meeting Town Councilor Jonathan Chines published a recap of the Oct. 19 Wakefield Town Council meeting, summarizing the session's proceedings, Wakefield Patch reports.Wakefield Patch
• Prescription drug take-back day info released Wakefield officials released details on an upcoming prescription drug take-back day, giving residents a way to dispose of unwanted or expired medications, Wakefield Patch reports.Wakefield Patch
• Italian heritage group hosts Wakefield grazing table The Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America of Wakefield shared an Italian-themed grazing table and donated proceeds to a local charity, Wakefield Patch reports.Wakefield Patch

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 22, 6:30 p.m.: Library hosts home herb garden talk tonight Beebe Library hosts 'Establishing a Home Herb Garden' Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m., covering the historical and practical uses of herb gardening.Wakefield Public Library
• Sat, Oct 24: Halloween Spooktacular vendor fair set for Oct. 24 The 10th annual Halloween Spooktacular Vendor and Craft Fair takes place Saturday, Oct. 24, featuring local crafters and vendors, per Wakefield Patch's event calendar.Wakefield Patch
• Sun, Oct 25, 4:00 p.m.: Library hosts 'Unpacking Whiteness' discussion Oct. 25 Beebe Library's 'Conversations Unpacking Whiteness' program meets Sunday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m., bringing community members together to discuss racial equity.Wakefield Public Library
• Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 p.m.: Tri-Board meets online Monday evening Wakefield's Tri-Board meets online via Zoom on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m., per the town's public calendar.Town of Wakefield
• Mon, Oct 26: Northeast Metro RVT faces Lynn Vo-Tech in volleyball Northeast Metro RVT's junior varsity volleyball team hosts Lynn Vo-Tech on Monday, Oct. 26, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Tue, Oct 27, 8:00 a.m.: Mystic REPC meets Tuesday morning The Mystic Regional Emergency Planning Committee meets Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 8 a.m. in Wakefield.Town of Wakefield
• Tue, Oct 27, 5:30 p.m.: Public Works advisory board meets Tuesday Wakefield's Advisory Board of Public Works convenes online Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5:30 p.m.Town of Wakefield
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets Tuesday evening Wakefield's Planning Board meets Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m., per the town's calendar.Town of Wakefield
• Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.: School Committee holds open session Tuesday The Wakefield School Committee holds its regular open session Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. at 24 Hemlock Road.Wakefield Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 28, 4:00 p.m.: Housing Authority meets Wednesday afternoon The Wakefield Housing Authority meets Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 4 p.m. at 101 Broadway.Town of Wakefield
• Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 p.m.: Library Trustees meet Wednesday evening Wakefield's Board of Library Trustees meets Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 7 p.m. at 345 Main Street.Wakefield Public Library

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