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Aug 18, 2026

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Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Lake Algae Warning Signs Approved

The Town Council authorized temporary signs around Lake Quannapowitt if a blue-green algae bloom creates a health risk, approving the measure 5-1. The Council also approved a boating-only revocable permit agreement with the Boys and Girls Club by a 6-0 vote and directed staff to develop a formal streetlight-request process.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council Approves Water and Sewer Rates

The Town Council unanimously approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 water and sewer rate structures, along with a $50 manual-read meter fee, septic disposal formula, and $100 final-read fee.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Farmers Market Alcohol Sampling Approved

The Town Council unanimously approved seasonal liquor licenses for three Farmers Market vendors, allowing sales and small-amount sampling. The Council also authorized replacement of three Lake Quannapowitt-area kiosks and advanced an accessible picnic table proposal to public comment.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council Corrects Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Funding

The Town Council unanimously approved corrected funding for the Department of Public Works and Library budgets, shifting approximately $160,000 away from the tax levy to trust fund income and cemetery-related revenues.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Council approves major FY2027 budget changes

The Council unanimously approved a $728,461.59 FY2027 salary contingency budget and several reductions, including $552,500 from group health insurance and $250,000 from parking-lot construction.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Town Faces Major Budget Gap

Wakefield officials forecast a $1.355 million FY27 deficit and warned reserves could fall below the town’s 10% policy minimum by FY28. Members discussed budget caps, reducing the OPEB contribution, delaying a $350,000 parking lot project, and targeted cuts, but made no final decision on how to close the gap before Town Meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Town Council Advances Fiscal 2027 Articles

The Town Council approved multiple Fiscal Year 2027 warrant articles for presentation at the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting, including $9,903,670 in debt service, $1,304,000 in supplemental appropriations, and a $50,000 fire-pumper supplement.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Council approves capital and operating budgets

The Town Council unanimously approved a $1,998,141 FY2027 capital budget, along with $435,000 for sewer capital projects and $320,600 for water capital projects. It also approved FY2027 budgets for the Retirement Department, Veteran’s Department, Health and Human Services, and Department of Public Works.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Town Council Approves Licenses and FY27 Budgets

The Town Council unanimously approved several Fiscal Year 2027 departmental budgets, including $7,966,688.09 for the Fire Department and $640,000 for general insurance. The council also approved licenses for Howie’s Bar and Vincent’s Kitchen at 963 Main Street and agreed to remove insurance coverage for the old high school, saving $6,200 per month.

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Briefing

Feb 23, 2026

Council Approves Housing and FY27 Budgets

The Town Council unanimously accepted four legal documents for the 440-unit 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway development, including protections for open space, public pathway access, and a public safety office lease. The council also unanimously approved several fiscal 2027 department budgets, including $8,031,261 for Police, $2,147,295 for the Library, and $630,643 for Information Technology.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Council Approves Budgets and Sets Town Meeting

The Town Council unanimously approved 10 Fiscal Year 2027 budget items, including a $341,558.96 Tax Department budget, a $400,000 Reserve Fund, and a $178,131 Street Lights budget. It also set the Annual Town Meeting for May 4, 2026, opened the warrant, and set a March 13 noon closing deadline.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Council Names New High School Spaces

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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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Town Council Meeting Summary

The Council unanimously adopted an updated kiosk policy covering physical and digital community boards, including a new online submission process and restrictions on individual fundraisers. Staff also reported that the town is on track to spend American Rescue Plan funds by December 31, 2026, while several projects remain underway.

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