Veterans Field lot closed today, North Ave detour

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North Ave lane closed; Veterans Field lot closing today

The Veterans Field parking lot on North Avenue closes at 6 a.m. today as crews prepare for delivery of the new public restroom facility, with reopening anticipated by 5 p.m. Because large cranes will be on site, the walking path through Hall Park is closed for the day and daytime activities at Veterans Field have been cancelled, though the North Avenue sidewalk and the pickleball courts remain available. The closure follows Tuesday's 8 p.m. shutdown of the northbound lane of North Avenue for sewer tie-in work, which detoured northbound traffic around Lake Quannapowitt via Main Street.

Town of Wakefield

Mercury spill from broken thermometer draws hazmat response

Wakefield firefighters, an ambulance crew and a hazmat team responded to a Bennett Street home Monday evening, September 1, after a resident reported a broken mercury thermometer around 7:55 p.m., Fire Chief Thomas Purcell confirmed.

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Wakefield Public Schools releases back-to-school guide

Ahead of the school year starting today, Wakefield Public Schools published a family guide covering registration, transportation, lunch accounts and health paperwork, directing returning families to verify information in PowerSchool and new families to complete enrollment.

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Labor Day to delay trash and recycling pickup Sept. 7

With Labor Day falling Monday, September 7, the Town of Wakefield confirms curbside collection normally scheduled for that holiday will be delayed one day for the week.

Town of Wakefield

Free Link microtransit begins Wakefield-Reading service

Wakefield and Reading held a ribbon cutting Monday, August 31, for The Link, a free, on-demand, all-electric microtransit pilot run by Circuit. The soft launch continues this week with rides available weekdays 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; the full fleet is expected by Monday, September 7.

Town of Wakefield

Conservation Commission meets virtually tonight

The Wakefield Conservation Commission holds an amended virtual-only meeting tonight, September 2, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

Town of Wakefield

Nahant Street Yard Waste Site open today

The Nahant Street Yard Waste Site is open today, September 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Residents need an annual permit to dispose of leaves, grass clippings, shrubs and brush.

Town of Wakefield

Beebe Library offers drop-in tech help today

Lucius Beebe Memorial Library offers Drop-in Tech Help today, September 2, from 2 to 3 p.m., with 15-minute one-on-one appointments for device questions or help with digital services like Libby and Hoopla.

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Socrates Cafe meets at Beebe Library tonight

Socrates Cafe Boston hosts Socrates Cafe - Wakefield tonight, September 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Beebe Library, 345 Main Street.

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Senior Center hosts Barre Fitness this morning

Barre Fitness with Joie takes place today, September 2, at 9 a.m. at the McCarthy Senior Center. The 55-minute strength and toning class costs $3, no registration required.

Town of Wakefield