Wakefield Town Council Notes - September 28, 2026

A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on September 28, 2026, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines

MA Patch Candidate Profile: Peter Meaney For State Representative

Meaney is running for state representative in the 9th Essex District.

Senator Lewis Honored with Legacy Award by the Wakefield Unified Prevention Coalition

Wake-Up Coalition Recognizes Senator Lewis for his longstanding commitment to public health, prevention, and youth well-being.

Wakefield Town Council Notes - September 14, 2026

A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on September 14, 2026, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines

Sen. Lewis, Rep. Lipper-Garabedian, & Mass. Legislature Vote to Keep Government Out of Doctor’s Appointments

Legislature expands reproductive healthcare access to ensure patients and professionals have more control over personal health.

Winners Declared In 2026 Wakefield Primary Races

Candidates were vying for state Senate and House seats in the Democratic primary.

Wakefield Voters Head To The Polls For MA Primary

Voters will weigh in on several contested races Tuesday.

Sen. Lewis, Rep. Lipper-Garabedian, and Mass. Legislature Pass Bill to Enhance Child Welfare Protections

New law establishes a Foster Child Bill of Rights and strengthens oversight and accountability of the state's child welfare system.

Sen. Lewis, Rep. Lipper-Garabedian, & Legislature Protect Free Expression & Guard Against Political Book Bans

New law creates clear guidelines for how schools and public libraries decide which books to make available and how and when to remove them.

Candidates Face Off In Wakefield Senate, House 2026 Primaries

Early voting has begun in the primary races for a Senate seat and two House seats.

Wakefield Town Council Notes - August 17, 2026

A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on August 17, 2026, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines

Wakefield Delegation and Mass. Legislature Bring Oversight to Massachusetts’ Unregulated Home Care Industry

New law establishes a licensure process for home care agencies to ensure that consumers receive quality non-medical services.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Vote to Increase Legislative Transparency

Legislature increases residents’ access to information about how decisions are made inside the state legislature and the governor’s office.

Sen. Lewis, Rep. Lipper-Garabedian, & Mass. Legislature Defend Residents from Federal Immigration Overreach

The PROTECT Act establishes some of the strongest protections in the nation for residents who have immigrated to their communities.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Major Economic Development Legislation

Bill lifts up small businesses, surges housing production, reins in AI dangers, invests in research, & restricts electric scooters/e-bikes.

Wakefield Town Council Notes - July 20, 2026

A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on July 20, 2026, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Bill to Better Protect Healthcare Workers from Assault

Responding to a high rate of violent incidents, the Senate acted to improve security protocols at hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Crack Down on Big Social Media Companies that Target Youth

Senate passes bill that would limit features such as autoplay, “infinite scroll,” and intrusive algorithms for youth accounts.

Wakefield Delegation Secures $224,000 for Local Priorities in State Budget

Legislature passes fiscally responsible $63.4 billion Fiscal Year 2027 state budget

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Act to Lower Energy Costs While Protecting Climate Goals

New energy affordability legislation is projected to deliver billions in savings to ratepayers.

Legislature Approves “Blue Envelope” Program to Make Traffic Stops Safer for Drivers with Autism and Police

Wakefield Delegation supports new law giving drivers with autism a simple, clear way to alert police officers of their diagnosis.

Wakefield Delegation and Mass. Legislature Enact Early Literacy Bill to Boost Student Reading Proficiency

New law strengthens early literacy education for students by ensuring reading instruction is rooted in proven, evidence-based practices.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Make It Easier to See a Primary Care Doctor

Senate bill aims to reduce healthcare costs for residents and make it easier to find a primary care clinician in Massachusetts.

Wakefield Town Council Notes - June 24, 2026

A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on June 24, 2026, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines

Sen. Lewis and Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Announce $935,000 for Road and Transportation Improvements in Wakefield

Mass. Legislature passes transportation bill to fund road and bridge repairs and more to support residents.

Senator Lewis and Representative Lipper-Garabedian Celebrate Removal of the R-Word from State Law

Mass. Legislature removes and updates outdated and offensive terminology.

Sen. Lewis and Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Use Fair Share Revenue to Fund Projects in Wakefield

Legislature uses $1 billion+ of Fair Share revenue to ease pressure caused by strained local school budgets and invest in transit projects.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Child Welfare Bill

The Mass. Senate's new legislation safeguards the wellbeing of children, particularly those in state and foster care.

Wakefield Town Council Notes - June 8, 2026

A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on June 8, 2026, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget, Supporting Municipalities and Residents

Massachusetts Senate approves $63.4 billion state budget to continue supporting residents and investing in the state’s future.

Wakefield Town Council Notes - May 18, 2026

A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on May 18, 2026, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass PROTECT Act to Defend Residents from Federal Immigration Overreach

The PROTECT Act holds law enforcement accountable and prohibits immigration arrests at courthouses, houses of worship, schools, & hospitals.

Senator Lewis Honored by Housing Families as a 2026 Housing Hero

Housing Families selected Senator Lewis for being a consistent advocate for housing stability for the state’s most vulnerable residents.

Wakefield Town Council Notes -- April 27, 2026

A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on April 27, 2026, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Environmental Protection Bill Including Plastic Waste Reductions

Senate's Mass Ready Act takes action to reduce plastic waste, invest in climate preparedness, and protect natural resources statewide.

Wakefield Annual Town Election Coming Up

The town has released information about the election, which will be held next week.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Use Fair Share Revenue to Send Funding to Wakefield

Mass. Senate's bill invests in education and transportation projects, with $50,000 specifically marked for Wakefield.

Wakefield Town Council Notes - April 13, 2026

A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on April 13, 2026, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines

Wakefield Delegation Announces $19,000 State Grant to Purchase Safety Equipment for the Wakefield Fire Dept.

The Massachusetts Legislature funds the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program to protect their local firefighters across the state.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Support Local Agriculture through FARM Bill

FARM Bill supports Massachusetts’ 7,000 farms and makes it easier for families to buy fresh and nutritious food.