Wakefield, MA
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WakefieldMA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $838,213 +2% yr/yr · +20.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$185.6M (FY2023)
Total spending$188.4M (FY2023)
Taxes$94.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$80.8M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$6,950 (FY2023)
🗳️ How this town voted (51 contests)
Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.
U.S. Senate 2024-11-05
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 8,832 · John Deaton 7,062
U.S. House — 6th Congressional 2024-11-05
Seth W. Moulton ✓ 11,401
State Senate — 5th Middlesex 2024-11-05
Jason M. Lewis ✓ 10,502
State Representative — 9th Essex 2024-11-05
Donald H. Wong ✓ 6,269
State Representative — 32nd Middlesex 2024-11-05
Kate Lipper-Garabedian ✓ 4,691
Register of Deeds — Middlesex Southern 2024-11-05
Maria C. Curtatone ✓ 8,534 · William Tauro 4,955
President 2024-11-05
Harris/ Walz ✓ 9,585 · Trump/ Vance 6,270 · Ayyadurai/ Ellis 103 · Oliver/ Ter Maat 100 · Stein/ Caballero-Roca 73 · De La Cruz/ Garcia 26
Governor's Council — 6th 2024-11-05
Terrence W. Kennedy ✓ 10,606
Clerk of Courts — Middlesex County 2024-11-05
Michael A. Sullivan ✓ 10,399
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
John Deaton ✓ 628 · Robert J. Antonellis 371 · Ian Cain 69
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 2,247
U.S. House — 6th Congressional 2024-09-03
Seth W. Moulton ✓ 2,279
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
Board of Health
Board of Health to hold hearing on housing authority correction order
The Board of Health will hold an administrative hearing on a correction order issued to the Wakefield Housing Authority for 27 Elm Street under state sanitary code. The board will also discuss and vote on delegating authority to respond to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed July 23, 2026, and consider a proposal to reorganize the board at a future meeting.
- Administrative hearing on correction order for 27 Elm Street under 105 CMR 410.000
- Discussion and vote on delegating authority to respond to Open Meeting Law complaint filed July 23, 2026
- Intent to reorganize the Board of Health at the next meeting
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NOTICE OF MEETING
August 6, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, 1 Lafayette Street, Wakefield, MA | First Floor Conference Room
Vía Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84568901246?pwd=6eVFz3Fml6jXpa8RgfJLYZJGTqYLgb.1
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law every effort will be made
to allow the public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on
your computer you may use the following dial in number: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID 845 6890 1246 Passcode 168976.
Please only use dial in or computer and not both as feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio and
video recorded. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, th is location is accessible to people with
disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request.
If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an alternate format, o r if you require any
other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault -Town Engineer at 781-246-
6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance notification
will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
6:30 pm Call to Order
Public Participation
Approval of minute …
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
Permanent Building Committee
Permanent Building Committee subcommittee meets to review construction updates
The Wakefield Permanent Building Committee’s subcommittee will review and approve July 23 meeting minutes, receive a construction update including Phase 2 circulation, parking, and signage, and discuss design, budget, change orders, retainage, and FF&E/technology items. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and includes accommodations for accessibility.
- Review and approval of July 23, 2026 meeting minutes
- Phase 2 circulation, parking, and signage update
- Budget and change order update
- Retainage update (as needed)
- FF&E/technology update
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NOTICE OF MEETING
Permanent Building Committee Working Group Subcommittee
August 6, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85834443510?pwd=NpLOV1IAAlc4Tx5tr4H1rPnF9JLxQm.1
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made to allow the
public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on your computer you may use
the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 858 3444 3510 Passcode 463773. Please only use dial in or computer and
not both, as audio feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio and video recorded. In compliance with the
Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations
and/or language assistance free of charge upon request. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials
in an alternate format, or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William
Renault-Town Engineer at 781-246-6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request.
Advance notification will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
Item 1 | Review and Approval of July 23, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Item 2 | Co …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026
Environmental Sustainability Committee
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 4, 2026
Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission reviews storage facility and residential projects
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and discussions regarding construction projects within 100 feet of wetland resource areas. The body will also discuss the wetland bylaw and a proposal for artificial turf at 11 King Street.
- 50 Quannapowitt Parkway: Continued public hearing for a five-story, 22,900 square foot self-storage facility
- 123 Vernon Street: Request for Determination of Applicability for an 800 square foot accessory dwelling unit
- 131 Montrose Avenue: Continued public hearing for a garage removal, 20’x40’ addition, and deck
- 11 King Street: Discussion and vote on proposed artificial turf
- Discussion regarding the wetland bylaw
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NOTICE OF MEETING
August 4, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88082811890?pwd=VbjtwkWamyjsfu70kyxLEJl6qdfW5s.1
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made
to allow the public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on
your computer you may use the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 880 8281 1890 Passcode 928126.
Please only use dial in or computer and not both, as audio feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio
and video recorded. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with
disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request.
If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an alternate format, or if you require any
other accommodation, please contact th e Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault -Town Engineer at 781-246-
6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance notification
will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you. View Conservation
Commission Meeting Material.
Legal notice of public hearings and meeting pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetland …
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Fri Jul 24, 2026
Finance Committee
Finance Committee subcommittee to discuss chair and vice chair nominations
The Finance Committee Nominating Subcommittee will meet to discuss nominations for chair and vice chair. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, attendance, discussion on nominations, and adjournment.
- Discussion on nominations for Chair and Vice Chair
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NOTICE OF MEETING
Finance Committee Nominating Subcommittee
July 24, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.
Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86993938313?pwd=NQs97Ee6tzXlAaK54m3ZE8PyAIGgrX.1
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made to allow the
public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on your computer you may use
the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 869 9393 8313 Passcode 067862. Please only use dial in or computer and
not both, as audio feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio and video recorded. In compliance with the
Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations
and/or language assistance free of charge upon request. If you are a person with a disability and require information or mate rials
in an alternate format, or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William
Renault-Town Engineer at 781-246-6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request.
Advance notification will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
Item 1 | Call to Order
Item 2 | Attendance
Item 3 | Discussion on Nominations for Chair …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026
Permanent Building Committee
Permanent Building Committee reviews construction and design updates via Zoom
The Wakefield Permanent Building Committee Working Group Subcommittee will meet to approve past meeting minutes, receive a construction update (including temporary traffic markings and door stock), discuss design updates (such as EV chargers and seating at Beasley Oval), and review budget and retainage changes. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or dial-in.
- Review and approval of July 9, 2026 meeting minutes
- Phase 2 temporary traffic markings and wayfinding signage discussion
- Level 3 fast EV chargers discussion
- Review of potential seating options at Beasley Oval
- Wiley Street Gate discussion
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NOTICE OF MEETING
Permanent Building Committee Working Group Subcommittee
July 23, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89205230206?pwd=gwuow7kwKShKpwaElHba76d6AxRL3X.1
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made to allow the
public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on your computer you may use
the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 892 0523 0206 Passcode 654857. Please only use dial in or computer and
not both, as audio feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio and video recorded. In compliance with the
Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations
and/or language assistance free of charge upon request. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials
in an alternate format, or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William
Renault-Town Engineer at 781-246-6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request.
Advance notification will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
Item 1 | Review and Approval of July 09, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Item 2 | C …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
Advisory Board of Public Works
Wakefield Public Works board to discuss irrigation and abatement
The Advisory Board of Public Works will meet to discuss irrigation and abatement issues. The meeting will be held virtually and includes public participation and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Discussion of irrigation
- Discussion of abatement
- Approval of meeting minutes
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NOTICE OF MEETING
July 22, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83601869653?pwd=ZiRfcCFn7RGtPida1Uqn5VX8b7xebK.1
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made
to allow the public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on
your computer you may use the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 836 0186 9653 Passcode 993152.
Please only use dial in or computer and not both, as audio feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio
and video recorded. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with
disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request.
If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an alternate format, or if you require any
other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault -Town Engineer at 781-246-
6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance notification
will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
Item 1 | Call to Order
Item 2 | Public Participation
Any member of the public who wishes to address the Advisory Board of Public …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
Housing Authority
Housing board to vote on June spending, hear director's report
The Wakefield Housing Authority will vote on June 2026 cash disbursements and Section 8/MRVP disbursements, and receive the executive director's report covering financial statements, occupancy, and waiting list updates. Other business includes a Housing Trust Committee update, Section 8 payment standards, ADA bathroom upgrades, and a vacant board seat.
- Vote to approve June 2026 cash disbursements
- Vote to approve Section 8 and MRVP disbursements for June 2026
- Executive Director's report: financial statements, occupancy report, waiting list update
- Discussion of Section 8 payment standards and program funding (HUD update)
- Update on Housing Trust Committee by Sarah Fowler
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WAKEFIELD HOUSING AUTHORITY
26 CRESCENT STREET
WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-2430
TEL. (781) 245-7328
FAX (781) 245-5136
July 20, 2026 (Revised )
Town Clerk
William Lee Memorial Town Hall
1 Lafayette Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
Notice is hereby given in accordance with M.G.L.c30A §20 that the Regular Meeting of the
Wakefield Housing Authority will be held on: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
The meeting will be in person at Crystal View Apartments 101 Broadway , Wakefield , MA. The
meeting will be held in the community room; the entrance door is to the left of the main doorway.
The meeting is also available remotely please see the information below.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/178093621 You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 178-093-621 United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073
Town Clerk – Wakefield, MA
7/20/2026 12:01 PM
WAKEFIELD HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Wednesday,
July 22, 2026
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Public Participation: Any member of the public who wishes to address the Board may speak
for up to two minutes after acknowledgement by the Chairman. If an issue raised requires
further deliberation or action by the Board, the item will be added to a future meeting
agenda.
3. Reading and approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of June 24, 2026
4. VOTE: To approv …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
Housing Authority
Wakefield Housing Authority to hold public hearing on FY2027 Annual Plan
The Wakefield Housing Authority is holding a public hearing on July 22, 2026, to review its Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027. The plan covers capital improvements, maintenance, the operating budget, and other elements affecting state-aided public housing. Residents and the public may submit comments orally at the hearing, by email, or in writing before the hearing closes.
- Public hearing on Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027
- Plan includes Proposed Capital Improvement Plan and Maintenance and Repair Plan
- Current Operating Budget and responses to Performance Management Review findings included
- Comments may be submitted orally, by email, or in writing until hearing closes
- Hearing scheduled for 3:30 PM on July 22, 2026 at 101 Broadway, Wakefield MA
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10/2024 English version
Notice of Public Hearing
THE WAKEFIELD HOUSING AUTHORITY
invites all tenants and the general public to a review of the
Authority's Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027
The Annual Plan is intended to provide insight into the Authority’s operations and plans for
the coming fiscal year as they affect the Authority’s state-aided public housing. The Proposed
Annual Plan is comprised of the following elements:
1. Proposed Capital Improvement Plan
2. Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan
3. Current Operating Budg
et
4. Responses to the Performance Management Review (PMR) findings
5. List of housing authority policies
6. List of waivers from governing regulations of the Executive Office of Housing
and Livable Communities (E
OHLC)
7. Other elements
Residents and the general public are invited to review the Annual Plan before the hearing and
may submit public comments as noted below. The Authority shall consider the concerns of
any Local Tenants’ Organization (LTO) or Resident Advisory Board (RAB) regarding needs and
priorities and incorporate some or all of such needs and priorities in the draft plan if deemed
by the Authority to be consistent with sound manag
ement. Substantive comments will be
summarized and included in the Annual Plan when it is submitted to the Executive Office of
Housing and Livable Communities (E
OHLC).
o Copies of the Annual Plan are available at the Authority’s office or may be reviewed
online at https://publichousingfacilityreview. …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission to vote on enforcement order and wetland projects
The Wakefield Conservation Commission will hold a public Zoom meeting on July 21, 2026, to discuss and vote on enforcement actions and wetland-related projects. The meeting includes continued hearings for a self-storage facility and new requests for determinations of applicability for residential additions near wetlands.
- DEP#313-652 – Pack Self Storage of Wakefield LLC – continued public hearing for 22,900 sq ft self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway
- DEP#313-658 – Rony Mendez – public hearing for garage addition and deck at 131 Montrose Avenue
- 10 Fourth Street – vote on issuance of enforcement order
- DEP#313-657 – 11 King Street – vote on proposed addition of artificial turf
- Wetland bylaw – discussion
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NOTICE OF MEETING
July 21, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89432424499?pwd=vnwOHQzzUziglVObnVfFvmDRnUMxSF.1
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made
to allow the public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on
your computer you may use the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 894 3242 4499 Passcode 835960.
Please only use dial in or computer and not both, as audio feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio
and video recorded. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with
disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request.
If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an alternate format, or if you require any
other accommodation, please contact th e Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault -Town Engineer at 781-246-
6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance notification
will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you. View Conservation
Commission Meeting Material.
Legal notice of public hearings and meeting pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Housing Trust
Housing Trust to review draft fee-in-lieu bylaw and recap Town Council presentation
The Wakefield Housing Trust will meet to approve June minutes, discuss a presentation to the Town Council, review a draft Fee in Lieu bylaw, and elect new officers.
- Review of draft Fee in Lieu bylaw
- Recap of presentation to Town Council
- Election of new officers
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NOTICE OF MEETING
July 21, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85000961292?pwd=3L6gIZruStAM0zqPa5ArxzwdpgxtE2.1
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made to allow the
public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on your computer you may use
the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 850 0096 1292 Passcode 143401. Please only use dial in or computer and
not both, as audio feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio and video recorded. In compliance with the
Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations
and/or language assistance free of charge upon request. If you are a person with a disability and require information or mate rials
in an alternate format, or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William
Renault-Town Engineer at 781-246-6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request.
Advance notification will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
Item 1| Call to Order & Attendance
Item 2| Approval of June 23rd meeting minutes
Item 3| Recap of presentation to Town Council …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
School Committee
Wakefield School Committee meets July 21; no budget items on agenda
The School Committee will hold a regular open session on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and superintendent's remarks covering facilities updates (Greenwood PreK, Greenwood A/C, WMHS new construction) and summer program/HR updates. No budget items are listed for discussion.
- Facilities update: Greenwood PreK, Greenwood A/C, and WMHS new construction
- Summer program update and HR update from the superintendent
- Subcommittee reports: Finance & Facilities (Tom Markham), Labor & Personnel (Stephen Ingalls)
- Next meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026
- No budget items on the agenda
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WAKEFIELD SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Kevin Piskadlo, Ph.D., Chair
Melissa Quinn, Vice Chair
Peter Davis
Kevin Fontanella
Stephen Ingalls
Thomas Markham
Alexander Naumann
Douglas Lyons, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Kara Mauro, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
60 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
Phone: 781-246-6400 wpsk12.org
Consistent with the Governor’s language and the removal of emergency order, this meeting is now open to both
in-person and remote public participation. Persons who wish to view the meeting in real time are invited to click on the
following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84751745189. If you do not have a camera or microphone on your
computer you may use the following dial in number: 1-646-558-8656. The Meeting ID is: 84751745189. In the event
that live transmission proves infeasible, an audio or video recording, transcript or other comprehensive record of the
meeting will be made available on the Wakefield Public Schools website under School Committee - Agenda, Minutes,
and Recordings.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
A G E N D A
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Regular Open Session, 7:00 p.m. (WCAT Studio, 24 Hemlock Rd. Wakefield, MA)
The matters listed below are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at this meeting. Not all items may, in
fact, be discussed and other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Reading of the Mission Statement: T …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
Human Rights Commission
Human Rights Commission reviews Juneteenth, Town Day, and Cultures of Wakefield Festival
The Human Rights Commission will meet to approve June meeting minutes and receive a financial report. The board will also review recent community activities including the Juneteenth event, Town Day, and the Cultures of Wakefield Festival.
- Review of Juneteenth event
- Review of Town Day
- Review of Cultures of Wakefield Festival
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NOTICE OF MEETING
July 21, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89524715140?pwd=U1vukiadWo3u4yxUbdDCXurpf2kTP5.1
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law every effort will be made
to allow the public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on
your computer you may use the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 895 2471 5140 Passcode 561287.
Please only use dial in or computer and not both as feedback will distort the meeting. In compliance with the Americans
with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable
accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request. If you are a person with a disability and
require information or materials in an alternate format, or if you require any other accommodation, please contact
the Town’s Disability Coordinator, Willia m Renault-Town Engineer at 781-246-6308 as far in advance of the event as
possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance notification will enable the Town to make reasonable
arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
1. C all to Order
2. Public Participation
4. Approval of June meeting minutes
5. Operations
• Facebook update
6. Financial Report
7. Activities:
• Juneteenth Review
• Town Day
• Cultures …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026
Town Council
Council to vote on liquor license hours, housing plan, regional health deal
The Town Council will discuss and vote on several items including a change of hours for an alcoholic beverages license at Life Love Cheese on Water Street, an update on the Housing Trust and Housing Production Plan, and an inter-municipal agreement for a Regional Health and Human Services Department. Other actions include reviewing public comments on a picnic table request for Col Connelly Park, annual review of policies (streetlight request and Complete Streets), and appointments to boards and commissions.
- Alcoholic Beverages License: Change of Hours for Life Love Cheese, LLC at 184 Water Street
- Housing Trust and Housing Production Plan update
- Inter-Municipal Agreement for Regional Health and Human Services Department
- Col Connelly Park picnic table request: review of public comments
- Appointments: Human Rights Commission, Youth Council, Animal Control Officer Jenna MacMillan
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NOTICE OF MEETING
July 20, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
WCAT Studio – 24 Hemlock Road, Wakefield, MA | Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/87362086714
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made to allow the
public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on your computer you may use
the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 873 6208 6714. Please only use dial in or computer and not both, as audio
feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio and video recorded. In compliance with the Americans with Disability
Act, this location is accessible to people with disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance
free of charge upon request. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an alternate forma t, or if
you require any other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault-Town Engineer at 781-246-
6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance notification will enable the
Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you. View Town Council meeting material.
Item 1 | Call to Order
Item 2 | Pledge of Allegiance
Item 3 | Attendance
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Thu Jul 16, 2026
Permanent Building Committee
Permanent Building Committee to vote on Burnett Field lighting
The committee will review and vote on approving lighting for Burnett Field at Wakefield Memorial High School. Other business includes a DPW salt shed item, approval of meeting minutes and invoices, a budget update, and discussion of EV chargers.
- Vote to approve Burnett Field lighting
- DPW Salt Shed
- Review and approval of invoices
- Budget update
- EV Chargers
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NOTICE OF MEETING
July 16, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Public Safety Building – 1 Union Street, Wakefield, MA | Community Room
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Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations
and/or language assistance free of charge upon request. If you are a person with a disability and require information or mat erials
in an alternate format, or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William
Renault-Town Engineer at 781-246-6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request.
Advance notification will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
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Thu Jul 16, 2026
Retirement Board
Wakefield Retirement Board to discuss executive director contract and new members
The Wakefield Retirement Board will meet on July 16, 2026, to review financial records, discuss personnel processes, and address contract negotiations. The board will also consider special legislation for surviving spouses and review monthly refunds and warrants.
- Establish two-member committee for executive director contract negotiations
- Discussion of special legislation for surviving spouse benefits
- Approval of May 2026 Cash Books
- Warrants totaling $1,206,463.34 (including $18,666.32 staff payroll and $1,186,810.51 contribution payroll)
- Intent to retire: Karen Fitzpatrick (School, 26 years 7 months)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
July 16, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.
Town Hall – One Lafayette Street, Wakefield, MA | Conference Room – 1st Floor
Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/87399724826
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provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request. If you are a person
with a disability and require information or materials in an alternate format, or if you require any other
accommodation, please contact the Tow n’s Disability, William Renault -Town Engineer at 781- 246-6308 as far in
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ITEM 1 | Call to Order
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TEM 2 | Attendance
ITEM 3 | Cash Books
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Wed Jul 15, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning board to hear three new housing projects and two storage-facility appeals
The Wakefield Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct continued hearings on a self-storage facility special-permit application at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway and open three new cases: conversion of a commercial block at 450-458 Main Street to apartments, a non-residential-to-multi-family change at 27 Water Street, and a two-family rebuild at 158 Salem Street. The board will also approve minutes from the June 24 meeting.
- Special Permit for Pack Self-Storage of Wakefield LLC at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway (cases 26-1, 26-2, 26-3)
- Special Permit for Water Street Land LLC to convert 450-458 Main Street to multi-family housing (case 27-1)
- Modification request for 27 Water Street LLC to convert non-residential space to multi-family housing (case 27-2)
- Determination/Finding for Wakefield Salem Street LLC to raze and rebuild 158 Salem Street as a two-family dwelling (case 27-3)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
July 15, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
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disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon re quest.
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other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault -Town Engineer at 781-246-
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
2. CONTINUED HEARINGS
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Wed Jul 15, 2026
Planning Board
Wakefield Planning Board reviews 2026 Master Plan chapters
The Wakefield Planning Board’s Master Plan Advisory Committee will meet on July 15, 2026, to review draft chapters of the 2026 Master Plan, including executive summary, planning process, current conditions, historic resources, and open space. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom, with accommodations available for disabilities.
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MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
July 15, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.
Public Safety Building – 1 Union Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 | Community Room
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to allow the public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on
your computer you may use the following dial in number:1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 827 5527 9408 Passcode: 549413.
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If you are a person with a disability and requ ire information or materials in an alternate format, or if you require any
other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault -Town Engineer at 781-246-
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Wed Jul 15, 2026
WMGLD Board of Commissioners
WMGLD Board to discuss gas moratorium, credit card fees, and deposits for low-income customers
The Wakefield Municipal Light & Gas Department Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several operational items, including a gas moratorium, an employee survey, and a large load discussion. New business includes a policy on credit card fees and deposits for low-income customers. The board will also hear reports from the general manager and project updates on the Energy Park and educational program development.
- Discussion of gas moratorium
- Credit card fees and policy
- Deposits for low-income customers
- Project updates: Energy Park and Educational Program Development
- Employee survey and large load discussion
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NOTICE OF MEETING
WAKEFIELD MUNICIPAL LIGHT & GAS DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DATE: July 15, 2026
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 PM
LOCATION: 480 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
This meeting will be in person at 480 North Ave in Wakefield. The public is NOT
required to physically attend this meeting. Every effort will be made to allow the
public to view and or listen to the meeting in real time. Persons who wish to do
so are invited to click on the following link
Zoom Meeting
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Town Clerk-Wakefield, Ma.
7/12/2026 5:57 PM
WMGLD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING 480 North Ave Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880 July 15, 2026 6:30 PM AGENDA A. Call to Order B. Opening Remarks Chair’s Remarks – Jennifer Kallay Commissioners Reports Town Council Liaison Comments Public Comments C. Secretary’s Report 1 Approval of June 3, 2026 Minutes D. Old Business 1 General Manager’s Report 2 Project Updates A. Energy Park B. Educational Program Development – Nicole Fina 3 Gas Moratorium 4. Employee Survey 5. Large Load Discussion E New Business 1. Credit Card Fees and Policy 2. Deposits for Low Income Customers F Any other matter not reasonably anticipated by the Chair G Executive Session – If Necessary
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board to review ANR at 269 Nahant Street
The Planning Board will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially act on an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan for 269 Nahant Street. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and items not anticipated by the chair. The meeting is accessible via Zoom and phone.
- ANR – 269 Nahant Street
- Approval of Minutes – June 9, 2026
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NOTICE OF MEETING
July 14, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87599765885?pwd=bQ53I34wuJBt7mAFjerS9yLzafN5QH.1
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made
to allow the public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on
your computer you may use the following dial in number:1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 875 9976 5885 Passcode: 929906.
Please only use dial in or computer and not both, as audio feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio
and video recorded. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with
disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request.
If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an alternate format, or if you require any
other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault -Town Engineer at 781-246-
6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance notification
will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
ITEM 1 | Call to Order
ITEM 2 | Approval of Minutes – June 9, 2026
ITEM 3 | ANR – 269 Nahant Street
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Environmental Sustainability Committee
Committee discusses composting, plastics bylaw, and EV showcase
The Environmental Sustainability Committee will vote on approving June 18th minutes and receive updates on ongoing initiatives including school composting, a plastics bylaw re-education campaign, and upcoming events like a Fix-it Clinic and sports equipment swap. Members from the School Committee, Youth Council, DPW, Town Council, and WMGLD will also provide reports.
- Approval of minutes from June 18th meeting – vote anticipated
- Next Fix-it Clinic scheduled for Sunday July 12, 12pm-3pm
- Sports Equipment Swap on Saturday August 29, 9am-12pm
- Plastics bylaw community re-education update
- Recycling opportunities for hard-to-recycle items via Black Earth (black plastic, Styrofoam)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
July 9, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Beebe Library – 345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA | Trustee’s Room
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not both as feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio and video recorded. In compliance with the Americans
with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with disabilities . Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations and/or
language assistance free of charge upon request. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials i n an
alternate format, or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the Town ’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault -
Town Engineer at 781-246-6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance
notification will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
ITEM 1: Call to order (7:30pm)
ITEM 2: Approval of the minutes from June 18th – vote anticipated
ITEM 3: Updates on ongoing initiatives
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Permanent Building Committee
Wakefield building subcommittee meets July 9 to review construction and design updates
The Wakefield Permanent Building Committee Working Group Subcommittee will review June meeting minutes, construction updates (including Burnett Field lighting and parking lot plant acceptance), design updates (including Lot H fencing and EV chargers), and budget/change order updates. The meeting is held via Zoom with dial-in options and will be recorded.
- Review and approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes
- Burnett Field lighting discussion
- Upper parking lot plant acceptance letter
- Lot H fencing discussion
- Level 3 EV chargers discussion
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✓ Decided: Working Group approves June 18 meeting minutes
The Permanent Building Committee Working Group approved the June 18, 2026, meeting minutes. The group discussed construction updates, EV charger requirements, and parking lot repairs, with several items deferred to the July 16 PBC meeting for final approval.
- Approved June 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Decided against adding new fencing to the Lot H project
- Tabled Internal Change Order #26 for approval at July 16 meeting
- Tabled Burnett Field Lighting proposal for approval at July 16 meeting
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NOTICE OF MEETING
Permanent Building Committee Working Group Subcommittee
July 9, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.
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public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on your computer you may use
the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 875 7153 3141 Passcode 368666. Please only use dial in or computer and
not both, as audio feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio and video recorded. In compliance with the
Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations
and/or language assistance free of charge upon request. If you are a person with a disability and require information or mat erials
in an alternate format, or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William
Renault-Town Engineer at 781-246-6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request.
Advance notification will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
Item 1 | Review and Approval of June 18, 2026 Meeting Minutes
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WORKING GROUP MEETING #64
WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
MEETING MINUTES
Date: Thursday, July 09, 2026
Location: Hybrid - Virtual “Zoom” Meeting
Time: 5:00 pm
Prepared By: Tim Baker – Leftfield PM
Name Present
Denise Y. Casey Wakefield Town Manager
Dr. Doug Lyons Superintendent, Wakefield Public School
Tim O’Brien Facilities Director, Wakefield Public Schools
Joseph B. Bertrand Chair, Wakefield Permanent Building Committee
Chip Tarbell Secretary, Wakefield Permanent Building Committee
Phil Renzi Member, Wakefield Permanent Building Committee
Thomas Mullen Wakefield Town Counsel
Lynn Stapleton Leftfield Project Management
Tim Baker Leftfield Project Management
Chris Dunphy Leftfield Project Management
Mark LaFleur Leftfield Project Management
Josh Brewster Leftfield Project Management
Lorraine Finnegan SMMA
Helen Fantini SMMA
David Fanuele SMMA
Erin Prestileo SMMA
Peter Rebuck SMMA
Phil Poinelli SMMA
Brian Black SMMA
Lauren Monies SMMA
Meghan Collins SMMA
Alan DeHaan SMMA
Tom Faust SMMA
Kevin Alles SMMA
Nick Ferzacca SMMA/IMEG
Aly Ucci SMMA
Jack Dombrowski SMMA
Cam Leandri SMMA
Hillary Dutton SMMA
Lauren O’Brien Stefura Associates
David Capaldo Bond
Brenden O’Malley Bond
Marcus Dow Bond
Jerry Hammersley Bond
Denis Hill Bond
Brendan Smith Bond
Stephanie Crepeau Bond
Item Action
1.0 Upcoming Meetings Schedule
Building Committee Meetings
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Thu Jul 9, 2026
Economic Development Council
Wakefield Economic Development Council to discuss vacant storefront bylaw and ARPA fund allocations
The Wakefield Economic Development Council will meet to review a vacant storefront bylaw, discuss updates and allocations for ARPA funds, and set 2026 goals including a downtown market assessment. The meeting will also include updates on tax increment finance and clean energy programs.
- Vacant Storefront Bylaw Discussion
- ARPA Project Updates, Remaining Funds Overview, and Allocation of Remaining Funds
- 2026 Goals including Downtown Market Assessment and Grant Opportunities for Programming
- Tax Increment Finance Program Overview
- Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) Program Overview
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NOTICE OF MEETING
July 9, 2026| 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall- 1 Lafayette Street, Wakefield, MA | First Floor Conference Room
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Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made to allow the
public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on your computer you may use
the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 874 0420 0046 Passcode 741750. Please only use dial in or computer and
not both, as audio feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio and video recorded. In compliance with the
Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations
and/or language assistance free of charge upon request. If you are a person with a disability and require information or mate rials
in an alternate format, or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William
Renault-Town Engineer at 781-246-6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request.
Advance notification will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
Item 1 | Call to Order
Item 2 | Approval of Minutes
A. June 4, 2026
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
Town Council
Wakefield Town Council holds retreat to set FY2027 goals and review governance norms
The Wakefield Town Council will hold a retreat to discuss council roles, review the Massachusetts Municipal Association handbook, and set priorities for fiscal year 2027. The meeting includes discussions on communication practices, ethical considerations, and liaison assignments.
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✓ Decided: Wakefield Town Council sets priorities and liaison assignments at annual retreat
The Town Council held an annual retreat to establish operational norms, review Town Administrator performance goals for FY28, and identify collective priorities for the upcoming year. Members discussed downtown economic development, housing, and budget sustainability. The Council also assigned members as liaisons to various town boards and committees.
- Assigned Council members as liaisons to town boards and committees
- Designated Stacey Constas as voting liaison to Affordable Housing Trust
- Designated John Crisley as voting liaison to Environmental Sustainability Committee
- Approved motion to adjourn (passed by acclamation)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
July 7, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall – 1 Lafayette Street, Wakefield, MA | Second Floor Conference Room
Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/83847247056
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made to allow the
public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on your computer you may use
the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 838 4724 7056. Please only use dial in or computer and not both, as audio
feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio and video recorded. In compliance with the Americans with Disab ility
Act, this location is accessible to people with disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance
free of charge upon request. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an alternate format, or if
you require any other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault-Town Engineer at 781-246-
6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance notification will enable the
Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you. View Town Council meeting material.
Item 1 | Call to Order
Item 2 | Roll Call
Item 3 | Opening Remarks
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NOTICE OF MEETING MINUTES
2026 July 7
6:00 pm Eastern Time
Town Hall – 1 Lafayette Street, Wakefield MA 01880 | Second Floor Conference Room
Via Zoom: https://youtu.be/eDYQDWD5SpM?si=GX4IINtFowUHXK_S
Call to Order: Jonathan P. Chines called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance: Jonathan P. Chines led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Attendance: Town Council Members : Douglas S. Butler (joined at 6:04 p.m.) ; John F. Carney; J onathan P.
Chines, Chair; Stacey Constas, Vice Chair; John Crisley; Brian Fox; and Ami Ruehrwein Wall.
Administration: Denise Y. Casey, Town Administrator ; Sherri A. Dalton, Chief Administrative Office r and
Town Council Clerk (Remote); and Elizabeth Rourke, Assistant Town Administrator of Finance.
Town Council Retreat Opening Remarks
Jonathan P. Chines opened the retreat, noting it was a more casual but still public and recorded meeting.
He welcomed the members and explained the two primary purposes of the annual retreat:
1. To reset norms and expectatio ns for how the Council works together and with the Town Administrator,
ensuring productive engagement. He noted that the Council is currently working well together, but this
serves as a good reminder and helps carry best practices forward.
2. To step back from day-to-day agendas and identify collective priorities for the upcoming year. He stated
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Tue Jul 7, 2026
Conservation Commission
Public hearing continued for 7 Pheasantwood Drive self-storage project
The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing for a five-story self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway, review a tree removal request at 7 Pheasantwood Drive, and vote on enforcement orders at 10 Fourth Street and 96 Audubon Road. A proposed wetland bylaw will also be presented.
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✓ Decided: Conservation Commission approves tree removal at 7 Pheasantwood Drive
The Commission approved the removal of 12 trees at 7 Pheasantwood Drive, with replacement per the Tree Replacement Policy for two jurisdictional trees. A proposed wetland bylaw was presented for public comment, aiming to enhance local protections beyond state law. Enforcement orders were issued for 96 Audubon Road and related properties, and referred to the state DEP. An enforcement order for 10 Fourth Street was initially approved then rescinded after discussion.
- Approved tree removal and replacement at 7 Pheasantwood Drive (unanimous, Fanning abstained)
- Issued enforcement order for 96 Audubon Road, 1 and 3 Teal Road (unanimous)
- Referred enforcement at 96 Audubon Road, 1 and 3 Teal Road to DEP (unanimous)
- Approved 6/2/26 minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled 6/16/26 minutes to 7/21/26
- Continued DEP#313-652 hearing to 7/21/26 at applicant's request
- Approved reduced stormwater reporting frequency at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway
- Rescinded enforcement order for 10 Fourth Street after initial approval (unanimous)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
July 7, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
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Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made
to allow the public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on
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Please only use dial in or computer and not both, as audio feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio
and video recorded. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with
disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request.
If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an alternate format, or if you require any
other accommodation, please contact th e Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault -Town Engineer at 781-246-
6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance notification
will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you. View Conservation
Commission Meeting Material.
Legal notice of public hearings and meeting pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands …
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Minutes – 7/7/2026
Attendance: Paul Wendelgass; Jennifer Fanning; Eleanor Axelrod; Drew Kanouff; Barbara Rose
Agent: Ethan Fleming, Recording clerk: Judy Green
Approval of minutes – 6/2/26 – Ms. Axelrod made a motion to approve the 6/2/26 minutes. Mr. Kanouff
made a second to the motion. After polling the Commissioners, the motion passed unanimously. The
6/16/26 minutes were tabled to 7/21/26.
DEP#313-652 - Pack Self Storage of Wakefield LLC c/o Chris Capozolli - 50 Quannapowitt Parkway –
Notice of Intent: continued public hearing - for the construction of a five-story, 22,900 square foot self-
storage facility with associated parking, walkways, stormwater system, utilities and landscaping within
100’ of a wetland resource area. This matter was continued to 7/21/26 at the applicant’s request.
7 Pheasantwood Drive – tree removal request – Homeowner Bill Ryan was present.
• Request to remove 12 trees.
• Several trees are dead. Several are touching the siding of the house creating moisture concerns.
• Dense plantings along the side and rear yard restrict maintenance and usage.
• Arborists from Keith’s Tree and Mayer Tree confirmed poor health and hazardous condition of
several trees.
• Access to rear yard will be through neighbor’s yard. Mr. Ryan needs to obtain permission from the
neighbor.
• Mr. Ryan will discuss with tree removal contractor appropriate erosion controls.
• Replacement per the Commission’s Tree Replacement Policy will be followed for th …
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals
ZBA to continue Pack Self-Storage hearing for Quannapowitt Parkway facility
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued hearings on a Pack Self-Storage application for a special permit and site plan review at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway. A new hearing will consider Sloan Realty Corp's request to extend nonconforming uses for an addition at 1 Pleasure Island Road. The board will also discuss releasing a performance surety for 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway and additional temporary certificates of occupancy for 610 Salem Street.
- Continued hearing for Pack Self-Storage of Wakefield LLC at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway for a self-storage facility special permit and site plan review
- New hearing for Sloan Realty Corp at 1 Pleasure Island Road to extend nonconforming uses for a building addition
- Request to release performance surety and approve final permanent certificate of occupancy at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway
- Request for additional temporary certificates of occupancy at 610 Salem Street
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✓ Decided: Board approves final occupancy and surety release for 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway project
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to release the performance surety and authorize a letter to the Building Inspector supporting a final Certificate of Occupancy for the Cabot, Cabot & Forbes project at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway, finding the applicant had satisfied Special Permit conditions. The Board also granted 8 additional Temporary Certificates of Occupancy for market-rate units at 610 Salem Street while state affordable housing regulatory approval is pending. A continued hearing for Pack Self-Storage at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway was postponed to July 15, 2026, and a new hearing for a freezer addition at 1 Pleasure Island Road was approved unanimously.
- Continued hearing for Pack Self-Storage at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway to July 15, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved finding and determination for freezer addition at 1 Pleasure Island Road (5-0)
- Released performance surety for 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway project (5-0)
- Authorized letter to Building Inspector supporting final Certificate of Occupancy for 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway (5-0)
- Authorized 8 Temporary Certificates of Occupancy for market-rate units at 610 Salem Street (5-0)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
June 24, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Public Safety Building – 1 Union Street, Wakefield, MA | Community Room
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Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made
to allow the public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on
your computer you may use the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 892 5664 6680 Passcode 582144.
Please only use dial in or computer and not both, as audio feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio
and video recorded. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with
disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request.
If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an alternate format, or if you require any
other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault -Town Engineer at 781-246-
6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance notification
will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
2. CONTINUED HEARIN …
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
This meeting was conducted in-person at the Public Safety Building, 1 Union Street, Wakefield
MA – Community Room and Zoom.
Call to Order 7:04 pm
Roll Call by Thomas Lucey
In Attendance:
THOMAS J. LUCEY, CHAIRMAN
JOSEPH PRIDE, CLERK
DAVID W. HATFIELD
CHARLES L. TARBELL
KASUMI HUMPHRIES
NOT PRESENT:
KIRSTIN V. BROWN, ALTERNATE
CHRISTOPHER MCNAMARA, ALTERNATE
MITASVIL PATEL
Joe Pride read the legal notice into the record
CONTINUED HEARING:
(26-1, 26-2, 26-3) 50 QUANNAPOWITT PARKWAY - PACK SELF-STORAGE OF WAKEFIELD
LLC
A request from Attorney McGrail to continue this matter until July 15, 2026, in that they continue to
work on stormwater review with the Department of Public Works Engineering Division.
Dave made a motion to continue matter until July 15, 2026
Joe 2nd the motion
Regular Voting members in favor – Dave, Joe, Chip, Kasumi, Tom
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday June 24, 2026
This meeting was conducted in-person at the Public Safety Building, 1 Union Street, Wakefield
MA – Community Room and Zoom.
Call to Order 7:04 pm
Roll Call by Thomas Lucey
In Attendance:
THOMAS J. LUCEY, CHAIRMAN
JOSEPH PRIDE, CLERK
DAVID W. HATFIELD
CHARLES L. TARBELL
KASUMI HUMPHRIES
NOT PRESENT:
KIRSTIN V. BROWN, ALTERNATE
CHRISTOPHER MCNAMARA, ALTERNATE
MITASVIL PATEL
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
Board of Health
Board to vote on restricting second-generation rodenticides
The Wakefield Board of Health will discuss and vote on a restriction on the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) and a statement of support for Amendment 3 of the Mass Ready Act. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes, hear the Health Director's report, and reorganize.
- Discussion and vote on restriction of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs)
- Discussion and vote on statement of support for Amendment 3 of the Mass Ready Act
- Approval of minutes from May 20, 2026 meeting
- Health Director's report
- Reorganization of the Board of Health
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NOTICE OF MEETING - REVISED
June 24, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall – 1 Lafayette Street, Wakefield, MA | First Floor Conference Room
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Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law every effort will be made
to allow the public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on
your computer you may use the following dial in number: 1-312-626-6799 Meeting ID 825 6166 5976 Passcode 382090.
Please only use dial in or computer and not both as feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio and
video recorded. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with
disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request.
If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an alternate format, or if you req uire any
other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault- Town Engineer at 781-246-
6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance notification
will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
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:30 pm Call to Order
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
Housing Authority
Wakefield Housing Authority to vote on May financials, discuss ADA upgrades and Section 8 funding
The board will vote to approve cash disbursements and financial reports for May 2026, and discuss capital projects including concrete step repair, ADA bathroom upgrades, and exterior door replacement. Other business includes a Housing Trust Committee update, Section 8 payment standards, and tenant account receivable write-offs.
- Vote to approve May 2026 cash disbursements
- Vote to approve Section 8 and MRVP disbursements for May 2026
- Concrete Step Repair
- ADA Bathroom Upgrades
- Exterior Door Replacement
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WAKEFIELD
HOUSING AUTHORITY
26 CRESCENT STREET
WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-2430
TEL. (781) 245-7328
FAX (781) 245-5136
June 18, 2026
Town Clerk
William Lee Memorial Town Hall
1 Lafayette Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
Notice is hereby given in accordance with M.G.L.c30A §20 that the Regular Meeting of the
Wakefield Housing Authority will be held on: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
The meeting will be in person at Crystal View Apartments 101 Broadway , Wakefield , MA. The
meeting will be held in the community room; the entrance door is to the left of the main doorway.
The meeting is also available remotely please see the information below.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/178093621 You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 178-093-621 United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073
Town Clerk-Wakefield, Ma.
6/18/2026 7:59 AM
WAKEFIELD HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Wednesday,
June 24, 2026
AGENDA
1. Roll Call
2. Public Participation: Any member of the public who wishes to address the Board may speak
for up to two minutes after acknowledgement by the Chairman. If an issue raised requires
further deliberation or action by the Board, the item will be added to a future meeting
agenda.
3. Reading and approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of May 27, 2026
4. VOTE: To approve the …
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
Board of Library Trustees
Board of Library Trustees meets June 24 to reorganize annual board roles
The Wakefield Board of Library Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 24, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Trustees Room at 345 Main Street. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as accepting reports and correspondence, with a focus on the annual board reorganization and committee assignments.
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NOTICE OF MEETING
Board of Library Trustees
June 24, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
Library – 345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA | Trustees Room
Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81503114542?pwd=r0TJdTkxpQ5KR8PeqdfqNF0js4aqpn.1
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made
to allow the public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on your
computer you may use the following dial in number: 1 -301-715-8592 Meeting ID 8 15 0311 4542 Passcode 007382.
Please only use dial in or computer and not both, as audio feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio
and video recorded. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to pe ople with
disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request.
If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an alternate format, or if you require any
other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault -Town Engineer at 781 -246-
6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance notification
will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
Acceptance of Secretary's Report
Acceptance of Monthly Staff Reports
Strategic Plan report
Public Participatio …
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Wed Jun 24, 2026
Town Council
Council to discuss firefighter union contract, street light, and lake signs
The Wakefield Town Council will consider a collective bargaining agreement with the Wakefield Firefighter's Union, a revocable permit for the Boys and Girls Club, a proposed street light on Parker Road, and lake signage for algae bloom notification. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Possible executive session to discuss collective bargaining with Wakefield Firefighter's Union Local 1478
- Revocable permit agreement with the Boys and Girls Club
- Proposed street light on Parker Road
- Lake signage for algae bloom notification
- Approval of June 8, 2026, meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Council approved revocable permit for Boys & Girls Club boating
The Town Council unanimously approved a revocable permit agreement with the Boys and Girls Club for boating activities, with only administrative changes from the prior version. The Council also authorized the Board of Health to install temporary signage around Lake Quannapowitt in the event of a blue-green algae bloom (5-1). A proposed process for handling streetlight requests was discussed but not formally voted on; the Parker Road request will be referred to WMGLD and the Traffic Advisory Commission for recommendations. The Council approved minutes from June 8, 2026, and held an executive session on collective bargaining with the firefighters' union.
- Approved revocable permit agreement with Boys and Girls Club for boating activities (6-0)
- Authorized Board of Health to place temporary signage around Lake Quannapowitt during algae blooms (5-1)
- Approved June 8, 2026 Town Council minutes (6-0)
- Approved June 8, 2026 executive session minutes (6-0)
- Held executive session on collective bargaining with Wakefield Firefighter's Union Local 1478 (5-0)
- Discussed but did not vote on streetlight request process; referred Parker Road request to WMGLD and Traffic Advisory Commission
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NOTICE OF MEETING
June 24, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.
WCAT Studio – 24 Hemlock Road, Wakefield, MA | Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/84186250490
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made to allow the
public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on your computer you may use
the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 841 8625 0490. Please only use dial in or computer and not both, as audio
feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio and video recorded. In compliance with the Americans with Disab ility
Act, this location is accessible to people with disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations an d/or language
assistance free of charge upon request. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an alte rnate
format, or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Re nault-Town
Engineer at 781 -246-6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance
notification will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
View Town Council
meeting material.
Item 1 | Call to Order
Item 2 | Pledge of Allegiance
Item 3 | Attendance
Item 4 | Possible Ex …
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NOTICE OF MEETING MINUTES
2026 June 24
6:30 pm Eastern Time
WCAT Studio & via Zoom: https://youtu.be/h-4VQWZBNG4?si=8yrNeV-zu4Mw8IPR
Call to Order: John F. Carney called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance: John F. Carney led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Attendance: Town Council Members: Douglas S. Butler; John F. Carney; Jonathan P. Chines (arrived at 6:45
p.m.), Chair; Stacey Constas, Vice Chair (remote); John Crisley (absent); Brian Fox; and Ami Ruehrwein Wall.
Administration: Denise Y. Casey, Town Administrator ; Sherri A. Dalton, Chief Administrative Office r and
Town Council Clerk (Remote); and Elizabeth Rourke, Assistant Town Administrator of Finance (remote).
Executive Session:
MOTION: Move to go into executive session to discuss the Collective Bargaining Agreements with the
Wakefield Firefighter’s Union, Local 1478, because an open session may have detrimental effects on the
bargaining position of the Town, with the intent on returning to open session immediately thereafter.
Moved by: Ami Ruehrwein Wall at 6:40 p.m.
Second: Douglas S. Butler
Vote: Unanimous (5-0) Douglas S. Butler, John F. Carney, Stacey Constas, Brian Fox, and Ami Ruehrwein Wall
by roll call.
Open Session reconvened at 7:47 p.m.
Revocable Permit Agreement – Boys and Girls Club:
Town Administrator Casey introduced a revocable permit agreement between the Town and the Boys and
Girl …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Board to conduct site visit at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting to conduct a site visit at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway, starting from the Public Community Center. No other business is scheduled beyond the call to order and adjournment.
- Site visit at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway
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NOTICE OF MEETING
June 23, 2026 | 6:30 P.M.
300 Quannapowitt Parkway, Wakefield, MA 01880 – Public Community Center
In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with disabilities, Wakefield
provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request. If you are a person with
a disability and require information or materials in an alternate format, or if you require any other accommodation,
please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William Renault-Town Engineer at 781-246-6308 as far in advance of
the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request. Advance notification will enable the Town to
make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
2. SITE VISIT AT 200-400 QUANNAPOWITT PARKWAY, WAKEFIELD MA COMMENCING AT THE
PUBLIC COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED AT 300 QUANNAPOWITT PARKWAY.
3. ADJOURN
Town Clerk-Wakefield, Ma.
6/16/2026 3:18 PM
Tue Jun 23, 2026
School Committee
School Committee to vote on superintendent's contract extension
The Wakefield School Committee will vote on a superintendent's contract extension and discuss several other items including a gift donation, food services funds transfer, and a high school field trip. The meeting also includes public comment, retiree recognition, and updates on summer programs and athletics.
- Vote on superintendent's contract extension
- Acceptance of $1,502 gift from Walton School PTO for audio equipment
- Approval of WPS Food Services funds transfer
- Approval of WMHS field trip
- Update on Wakefield Academy Summer Programs
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WAKEFIELD SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Kevin Piskadlo, Ph.D., Chair
Melissa Quinn, Vice Chair
Peter Davis
Kevin Fontanella
Stephen Ingalls
Thomas Markham
Alexander Naumann
Douglas Lyons, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
Kara Mauro, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
60 Farm Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
Phone: 781-246-6400 wpsk12.org
Consistent with the Governor’s language and the removal of emergency order, this meeting is now open to both
in-person and remote public participation. Persons who wish to view the meeting in real time are invited to click on the
following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84751745189. If you do not have a camera or microphone on your
computer you may use the following dial in number: 1-646-558-8656. The Meeting ID is: 84751745189. In the event
that live transmission proves infeasible, an audio or video recording, transcript or other comprehensive record of the
meeting will be made available on the Wakefield Public Schools website under School Committee - Agenda, Minutes,
and Recordings.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
A G E N D A
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Regular Open Session, 7:00 p.m. (WCAT Studio, 24 Hemlock Rd. Wakefield, MA)
The matters listed below are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair that may be discussed at this meeting. Not all items may, in
fact, be discussed and other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Reading of the Mission Statement: T …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
Housing Trust
Wakefield Housing Trust to vote on letter to Edgewater Place developers
The Wakefield Housing Trust meets to review updates on regional housing services, bylaws, and a grant-funded space needs assessment. The body will vote on issuing a letter to developers of the Edgewater Place project.
- Vote to issue letter to Edgewater Place developers
- Review of Fee in Lieu bylaws from peer communities
- Update on Metro North Regional Housing Services Office work
- Update on grant for Space Needs Assessment
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NOTICE OF MEETING
June 23, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.
Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89930502983?pwd=Ikv9Xcg4wg9jSpV4YbAEpljhFa8NY3.1
Consistent with the Governor’s orders extending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, every effort will be made to allow the
public to view and/or listen to the meeting in real time. If you do not have a camera or microphone on your computer you may use
the following dial in number: 1-301-715-8592 Meeting ID 899 3050 2983 Passcode 374306. Please only use dial in or computer and
not both, as audio feedback will distort the meeting. This meeting will be audio and video recorded. In compliance with the
Americans with Disability Act, this location is accessible to people with disabilities, Wakefield provides reasonable accommodations
and/or language assistance free of charge upon request. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials
in an alternate format, or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the Town’s Disability Coordinator, William
Renault-Town Engineer at 781-246-6308 as far in advance of the event as possible. Every effort will be made to grant your request.
Advance notification will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to remove an accessibility barrier for you.
Item 1| Call to Order & Attendance
Item 2| Approval of March 17th, April 21st and May 19th meeting minutes
Item 3| Update on Metr …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $465.8M | ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. Department of Defense · PROCUREMENT OF ENGINEERING, PROFESSIONAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT S |
| $313.0M | ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. Department of Defense · IGF::OT::IGF EPASS RFP # 09, EB EGLIN |
| $207.6M | ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. Department of Defense · ENGINEERING, PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES (EPASS) |
| $153.9M | ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. Department of Defense · IGF::CL,CT::IGF PROCUREMENT OF ENGINEERING, PROFESSIONAL, AND ADMINIST |
| $152.2M | ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. Department of Defense · SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS SUPPORT SERVICES TASK ORDER FA882322F0008, WHIC |
| $142.7M | ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. Department of Defense · IGF::CL::IGF SCATI ENGINEERING, PROFESSIONAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPO |
| $134.4M | ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. Department of Defense · SCAT 1 ENGINEERING, PROFESSIONAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES |
| $107.6M | ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. Department of Defense · EPASS HB DIRECTORATE RECOMPETE |
| $88.1M | ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. Department of Defense · SCAT 1 ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES (E |
| $85.4M | ODYSSEY SYSTEMS CONSULTING GROUP, LTD. Department of Defense · EPASS IN SUPPORT OF HB |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Middlesex County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments44,624 (963,417 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,711/mo (400 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy12.8% (low numeracy 19% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$185.6M
Annual budget
$80.8M
Debt outstanding
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$185.6M
Spending$188.4M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$80.8M
Debt-to-revenue0.44×
Debt-load index59 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.