FY2027 property assessments open through Friday

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Wakefield Property Assessments Open for Review Through Friday

Preliminary FY2027 property assessments, part of the town's quinquennial revaluation, are open for public review through Friday, September 25. Preliminary figures show average increases of 5% for single-family homes, 2.4% for commercial property and 9% for industrial property. The values are pending final state approval.

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Wakefield Police Respond to Nahant Street School Bus Collision

On September 23, Wakefield police responded to a morning collision between a school bus and a Subaru Crosstrek on Nahant Street, and a separate disturbance at an Audubon Road apartment complex.

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Wakefield Boys Soccer Ties Belmont 1-1, Girls Fall 3-0

On September 23, Wakefield Memorial High School's boys soccer team tied unbeaten Belmont 1-1 in a Middlesex League match, while the girls team lost 3-0.

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Beginner English Class Meets at Beebe Library

English at Large holds a complete-beginners class on everyday speaking skills Thursday, September 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the library's Trustees Room; registration for the next session closes today.

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Galvin Flag Football Season Begins for Grades 5-6

The program starts Thursday, September 24, with practices Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Galvin Middle School, running through November 12 with a regular season and playoffs.

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Wakefield Town Council Meets September 28

The Town Council meets Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., hybrid via Zoom and in person at 24 Hemlock Road.

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Wakefield Recreation Commission Meets September 30

The Recreation Commission meets Wednesday, September 30, at 7 p.m. online via Zoom.

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Advanced Tai Chi with Jon Starts September 25

Advanced Tai Chi Fridays at 10:30am starting September 25. For participants who have taken an intermediate class. * Registration is required, space is limited * Call 781-245-3312 to sign up, starting 8/24 at 9:30am.

Town of Wakefield

Intermediate Tai Chi with Jon Starts September 24

Intermediate Tai Chi Thursdays at 10:30am starting September 24. For participants who have taken a beginner class. * Registration is required, space is limited * Call 781-245-3312 to sign up, starting 8/24 at 9:30am.

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