Wakefield Morning Brief, Oct. 28: Charter panel deadline pushed to Nov. 6

Happening Wed, Oct 28

• 2:00 p.m.: Drop-in tech help offered at library The library offers 15-minute drop-in tech help appointments on Oct. 28 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Lecture Hall.Wakefield Public Library
• 4:00 p.m.: Housing Authority meets at 101 Broadway Wakefield's Housing Authority meets Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. at 101 Broadway.Town of Wakefield
• 7:00 p.m.: Library trustees meet at 345 Main Street The Board of Library Trustees meets Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at 345 Main Street.Town of Wakefield
• 7:00 p.m.: Cable Advisory Committee meets Oct. 28 The Cable Advisory Committee meets Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at 1 Lafayette Street.Town of Wakefield
• 7:00 p.m.: Recreation Commission meets via Zoom The Recreation Commission meets online via Zoom on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.Town of Wakefield
• 7:00 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets at Union Street The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at 1 Union Street.Town of Wakefield

Yesterday in Wakefield (Tue, Oct 27)

• Charter review panel deadline pushed to Nov. 6 The town has extended the deadline to apply for the Charter Review Committee to November 6, 2026, giving interested residents more time to seek a seat.Town of Wakefield
• Town lists five streets for upcoming roadwork The town says its planned roadwork sequence covers Morningside Road, Bartley Street, Nelly Street, Mountain Avenue and Fox Road, though no start dates were given.Town of Wakefield
• Wakefield, Reading remember veteran Alan McCarthy Wakefield and Reading are remembering longtime resident and Marine veteran Alan McCarthy, according to Wakefield Patch's morning roundup.Wakefield Patch
• Patrick Maloney brings state golf title home Wakefield Patch reports on how golfer Patrick Maloney brought a state title back to Wakefield, in its morning roundup.Wakefield Patch

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 29, 5:00 p.m.: Building panel subcommittee meets via Zoom The Permanent Building Committee's Working Group Subcommittee meets online via Zoom on Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.Town of Wakefield
• Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 p.m.: Pumpkins on the Plaza set for Thursday The town holds Pumpkins on the Plaza on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.Town of Wakefield
• Thu, Oct 29, 6:00 p.m.: Board game club meets Thursday night Adults can play board games at the Beebe Board Game Club on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.Wakefield Public Library
• Fri, Oct 30, 11:00 a.m.: Crochet and knitting group meets Friday Lisa's Crafty Crochet and Knitting Group meets Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. in the library's lecture hall.Wakefield Public Library
• Sat, Oct 31, 9:00 a.m.: Recycling and sustainability event set Saturday The town holds a Recycling and Sustainability Event on Oct. 31 starting at 9 a.m.Town of Wakefield
• Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 a.m.: Halloween Hustle scheduled for Saturday morning Wakefield hosts the Halloween Hustle on Oct. 31 starting at 10 a.m.Town of Wakefield
• Tue, Nov 3: State election day set for Nov. 3 Massachusetts holds its state election on Nov. 3; residents can view sample ballots and early voting hours online.Town of Wakefield
• Sun, Nov 8: Linden Tree Concerts hosts bluegrass show Linden Tree Concerts presents TANASI bluegrass music on Nov. 8 at its new venue, Temple Emmanuel, 120 Chestnut St., Wakefield Patch reports.Wakefield Patch

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