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Council Names New High School Spaces

WakefieldJan 26, 20262 min read

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The Town Council voted unanimously 7-0 to name four spaces at the new Wakefield Memorial High School: the Sean Beasley Track and Field, Governor Volpe Memorial Library, Frank Charbonneau Gymnasium, and Dennis O’Leary cafeteria.

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What this means

The approved names carry forward honors associated with the existing high school into the new facility. The Council also approved several Fiscal Year 2027 budgets, including $207,810.09 for the Legal Department, $282,088.58 for Assessing, $46,300 for Election & Registration, and $312,803.75 for the Council on Aging. It appointed members to the Human Rights Commission and Veterans Advisory Board, accepted $3,250 in Fire Department donations, and approved a carnival fundraiser at the Galvin Middle School parking lot for April 19–26, 2026.

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Approved, by a unanimous 7-0 vote, the names of four spaces at the new Wakefield Memorial High School.
Approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Legal Department budget for $207,810.09.
Approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Assessing Department budget for $282,088.58.
Approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Town Clerk budget for $277,602.00.
Approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Election & Registration budget for $46,300.00, reflecting a 19.95% increase for three scheduled elections.
Approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Election Expense budget for $25,400.00.
Approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Finance Committee budget for $7,060.00.
Approved the Fiscal Year 2027 Council on Aging budget for $312,803.75.
Appointed Cara Nishino as the student representative to the Human Rights Commission through June 30, 2026.
Appointed Shelby Nikitin and Kevin Yost to the Veterans Advisory Board.
Accepted $3,000 from Gilbane Building Company and $250 from the Abuzahra family for the Fire Department.
Approved use of the Galvin Middle School parking lot for a carnival fundraiser from April 19–26, 2026.
Confirmed withdrawal of the Salem Variety alcohol license application and refund of the town license fee.

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