New Advocacy Group Forms

A new grassroots citizen organization – The Wakefield Civic League – has been founded to check undesirable over development in Wakefield. The proposed Bright view project is the League’s first order of business; its goal is to endorse an appropriately-sized assisted living facility that will serve the needs of seniors, while respecting the current Crescent, Eaton and Main Street residents and businesses – without compromising the integrity of the neighborhood.

Like similar groups that have coalesced in solidarity around the country when faced with Maryland-based Shelter Group Corporation/ Brightview’s large developments, The Wakefield Civic League will seek ways to ensure that the Brightview facility benefits all of Wakefield by preserving and protecting the character of its proposed adopted neighborhood.

Our members care deeply about Wakefield – its past, present and future. We are eager to register our Non-Profit status and have thus far elected the following Officers and Directors:

Executive Board (in formation)

Honorary Co-Chairs - Roy and Margaret Moore
Secretary - Susan Randolph-Frey
Treasurer - Pat Bruno
Legal Counsel - Anthony Guardia
Consultant - Fred Rich LaRiccia
Spokesperson - Bronwyn Della-Volpe

The Board of Directors (in formation):
Anne Diamond

The Wakefield Civic League supports assisted living and sensible development that first does no harm and reaches fair compromise and true consensus for the benefit of all Wakefieldians.

Please watch for us this Saturday morning.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead