A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on February 24, 2025, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines
Massachusetts Senate unanimously approves updated legislative rules for the new 2025-2026 legislative session to increase transparency.
Wakefield’s Treasury Department has just released their latest list of unclaimed funds.
Monday's holiday will impact trash and recycling collection.
The Wakefield Town Council has called the Annual Town Meeting to be in the spring.
A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on February 10, 2025, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines
Town Hall will be live streamed on YouTube on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 7-8 p.m.
The Albion Flats will be holding an affordable housing lottery for two one-bedroom apartments.
The town’s waste management contractor will begin automated residential trash collection in March.
Massachusetts Legislature funds Firefighter Safety Grant Program to help local fire departments purchase new safety equipment.
Those interested in running for an elected position can obtain their nomination papers from the town.
A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on January 27, 2025, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines
New reforms to the state's healthcare system boost oversight/transparency and improve patient access to quality, affordable treatment.
New bill would create a special commission to revisit the K-12 public school funding formula.
Wrenly Residences is a new homeownership community comprised of 58 residential homes.
The Wakefield Human Rights Commission invites the community to join the celebration Monday.
After 17 years of service as the town’s chief administrative officer, Stephen Maio will retire this summer.
A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on January 13, 2025, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines
Massachusetts Legislature passes reforms to improve pharmaceutical industry oversight and lower the cost of prescription drugs.
Community members are invited to participate in the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Project.
Wakefield's Annual Town Election will take place on April 22, 2025.
New law will combat the opioid crisis and support residents living with substance use disorder.
Take a brief constituent survey to help Senator Lewis set his policy agenda!
A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on December 16, 2024, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines
The law seeks to strengthen the K-12 educator workforce by hiring and retaining more diverse educators and improving student outcomes.
Massachusetts Legislature passes sweeping climate legislation to meet the climate crisis head-on.
Legislation to gradually phase out the sale of nicotine and tobacco products announced by Sen. Lewis and Reps. Vitolo and Lipper-Garabedian
Massachusetts Legislature passes major bill to support life sciences and biotech, offshore wind development, climatetech, and more.
A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on November 18, 2024, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines
Mass. Legislature requires health insurers to provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer.
The town also released information on trash and recycling pickup effects due to Monday's holiday.
Here's how Wakefield voted in the 2024 election.
A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on November 4, 2024, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines
As of this fall, the Mystic Highlands Greenway is 50% complete, with the route clearly marked by fresh signs.
Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in Wakefield, including the candidates and polling places.
"If your jack-o-lantern or doorstep pumpkin is ready for a new life, bring it by one of our elementary schools so it can be composted."
The town is informing residents on their options for fall leaf disposal.
White House hosts convening of state legislative leaders to discuss strategies to strengthen early childhood education and childcare.
Wakefield Police Department receives $39,536 grant for traffic safety initiatives.
A summary of Wakefield's Town Council meeting on October 21, 2024, from Town Councilor Jonathan Chines