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The board unanimously approved a $5,150 one-time payment from the Veteran Relief Fund to a Wakefield veteran facing mortgage arrears, with payment directed to the mortgage holder after verification.
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The approved assistance is intended to help a Wakefield veteran bring a mortgage current and avoid losing housing. The fund balance was reported as $22,333.64 before the payment. The board also selected “Fighting for Freedom for 250 years” as the 2026 Memorial Day ceremony theme and planned the ceremony for May 25 at 1:00 p.m. at the Upper Common.
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