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Aug 18, 2026

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Planning Board Advances Rules Hearing

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Planning Board advances open space updates

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to send a letter supporting updates to Wakefield’s Open Space and Recreation Plan. The board did not yet endorse the 154 and 158 Salem Street subdivision plan because a fee and operations-and-maintenance plan were still pending.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Planning Board Advances Road and Rezoning Work

The board voted 5-0 to reduce the Lovis Avenue subdivision passbook from $140,000 to $70,000, extend the agreement through December 31, 2026, and let the Town Engineer authorize the release after required work is completed. The subdivision representative said paving is expected by June 12, 2026.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Planning Board Advances Rezoning Grant Plan

The board voted 4-0-1 to have Jim Hogan and Town Planner Marissa Meaney prepare a Community One Stop grant application called Plan Wakefield, aimed at supporting rezoning work and potentially developing zoning bylaw language.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Planning Board Advances Stormwater Changes

The Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend favorable action on proposed zoning and stormwater bylaw changes, including low-impact development standards and a new drainage revolving fund.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Stormwater Bylaw Hearing Set for April

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to schedule a public hearing on proposed stormwater bylaw updates for April 14, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Planning Board Approves Rule Changes

The Planning Board approved changes to its subdivision and ANR Rules and Regulations, including two amendments, by a 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Board approves Nahant Street fence amendment

The Planning Board voted 4-0 to amend the 197 Nahant subdivision conditions, allowing perimeter fencing only if it is at least 18 inches from the lot line fronting Nahant Street.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Planning Board Advances Rules Hearing

The board voted 4-0 to schedule a February 10, 2026, public hearing on proposed changes to subdivision and ANR rules and regulations. It also agreed that residents should be involved from the start of the Housing Production Plan and map rezoning process.

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