Wakefield News

By ELLA ADAMS
State House News Service

BOSTON — The Senate was poised Thursday to take up youth social media regulations that dramatically differ from those the House passed months ago. And as the topic draws state, national and international attention, digital rights advocates in Massachusetts are cautiously getting on board.

The Senate Ways and…

(Please note: We will no longer include the lengthy Zoom URLs in our list of meetings. If you want to join a meeting remotely, go to the town’s new website — wakefieldma.gov)

THURSDAY, JULY 9

Permanent Building Committee’s Working Group Subcommittee, remote meeting, 5 p.m.

Economic Development Council, first floor conference room in Town Hall…

THURSDAY, JULY 9
Plaza Jazz featuring Annie & the Fur Trappers, Beebe Memorial Library, 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 10
• Crafty Crochet & Knitting Club, Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, 11 a.m. If you love knitting, embroidery, crocheting and more, join Lisa’s crafty community group!  This program is held weekly in the lecture hall.
• Wakefield…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 9, 2026

Volume 51 – Report No. 27, June 29 – July 3, 2026
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ and senators’ votes on roll calls from the week of June 29-July 3.

During the week of June 29-July 3, the House…

This is a regular feature produced by Bob Katzen of Beacon Hill Roll Call. All rights are reserved. These quotes are from last week.

By BOB KATZEN
Beacon Hill Roll Call

“We are thrilled to award grants to this latest group of nonprofit organizations. Together, these organizations will pay almost $275,000 less in electricity costs…

Beginning in September, students at Wakefield Memorial High will begin their day at 8:15 a.m. This change to a later time was made by the School Committee in April 2025, after many months of debate. School Committee members must know…

WAKEFIELD — More time to meet the cats! PAWS, the local…