Council OKs speed signs, streetlights, parking rules

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Council approves traffic-safety measures

At its September 28 meeting, the Town Council approved Traffic Advisory Committee recommendations, including "No Parking To Corner" signs on Water and Pleasant streets, four speed-feedback signs on Montrose Avenue, new streetlights on Parker Road and Hanson Street, and stop signs for rail-trail users. Councilors also discussed replacing the Broadway railroad crossing gates in 2027.

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Council endorses Open Space Plan, rates administrator 'Exceeds Expectations'

At its September 28 meeting, the Town Council endorsed the 2024–2031 Open Space and Recreation Plan. It also rated Town Administrator Denise Casey 'Exceeds Expectations' and approved a 2.25% raise.

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Council approves three-year supervisors' labor agreement

The Town Council approved a three-year supervisory-union agreement with annual cost-of-living increases of 2.5%, contract-language clarifications, and a new performance-evaluation process.

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Four zoning proposals referred for public hearings

The Town Council referred four proposed zoning-bylaw changes to the Planning Board for public hearings. They include technical code corrections and added flexibility in inclusionary zoning intended to provide more funding for affordable housing.

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Optikos acquires Omega Optical

Wakefield-based Optikos announced September 29 that it has acquired Omega Optical, with David Cooper named CEO of the combined business. It will offer optical design, fabrication, coatings, filtering, gratings, and metrology services.

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Wakefield boys' soccer beats Winchester 2-0

Wakefield Memorial's boys' varsity soccer team beat Winchester 2-0 on September 29. The girls' soccer team lost 2-0 to Winchester, and the girls' swim team fell 99-69 to Chelmsford.

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Trivia night tonight at Beebe Library

Teams of up to six can play librarian-created trivia tonight, September 30, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the library's Living Room. Prizes go to first and second place.

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Emmanuel Episcopal Soul Supper returns Thursday

Emmanuel Episcopal Church's monthly Soul Supper returns Thursday, October 1, with dinner and a conversation led by Garth Johnson on faith and financial life.

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English conversation group meets tonight at Beebe Library

English at Large hosts a conversation group tonight, September 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the library's Program Room. Volunteer facilitators support English practice.

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Youth Council to elect officers, discuss voting-age initiative

The Youth Council meets today, September 30, at 4 p.m. by Zoom. The agenda includes officer elections and an update on the municipal voting-age reduction initiative.

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Wakefield volleyball at North Reading tonight

Wakefield Memorial girls' varsity volleyball plays at North Reading today, September 30, at 5 p.m.

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Longtime Water Street roast beef shop listed for sale

A listing updated September 29 offers the roast beef and sandwich business at 117 Water St. for $150,000 as its owner retires. It is described as a turnkey operation.

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Aging Backwards fitness class today at 1 p.m.

Essentrics Aging Backwards with Jill meets Wednesday at 1 p.m. The workout aims to restore joint movement and muscle flexibility.

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