Wakefield police have disabled all five Flock license plate reader cameras amid privacy concerns. From our own coverage: Obituary notices for Wakefield, Oct. 19-25; Police disable license plate camera system.
Wakefield's Town Council, School Committee and Finance Committee warned the town may need an override or cuts as fiscal 2028 planning began.
A Wakefield home sale topped $1.38 million in September and October deed filings showing a wide price range. From our own coverage: Home sale tops $1.38 million in recent deeds.
One Wakefield-connected obituary was published this week: Muse, Virginia Ruth "Ginny." Ginny Muse, 95, who grew up in Wakefield, died September 8, 2026, in Stoneham, Massachusetts; her obituary was posted this week by McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield, with the notice also appearing on Legacy.com.
Eighteen Wakefield property transfers were recorded between Sept. 25 and Oct. 24, with nine carrying a posted sale price ranging from $15,000 to $1,387,500 and a median of $735,000 among those nine.
Chair Kevin Yost and board members reviewed a September food bank distribution for 32 veterans and families, a returning coffee social at the Senior Center, and new merchant discounts, while weighing relief support for a veteran in need.
Wakefield plans annual Pumpkin Drop for Nov. 8 with new wrapper recycling. From our own coverage: DPW sets annual Pumpkin Drop for Nov. 8.
The Town of Wakefield posted its autumn newsletter, featuring a message from the town administrator covering early voting, upcoming flu clinics and veteran outreach. From our own coverage: Free concert at Civic Center set for Oct. 24; Recycling and sustainability day set for Oct. 31.
State lawmaker to host recycling and sustainability day at Galvin Middle School Oct. 31. From our own coverage: Recycling and sustainability day set for Oct. 31.
Beebe Library and the Friends of Beebe are hosting a free concert at the Civic Center featuring the Rubin Brothers, third-generation Boston artists known for playing originals while unicycling and juggling.
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