Town of

Wakefield

Massachusetts
www.wakefield.ma.us
1 Lafayette St. Wakefield, MA 01880
sdalton@wakefield.ma.us
Phone: 781-246-6300

Town Administrator:

Stephen Maio

Annual Town Meeting:

April 29, 2024
first Monday following Town Election

Municipal Election:

April 23, 2024
April, last Tuesday

Town Council:

Douglas Butler
Mehreen Butt
John Carney
Jonathan Chines
Edward Dombroski
Michael McLane
Robert Vincent

Demographics

Population27,104
Population Density3,683
Registered Voters19,260
Income Per Capita$55,294
EQV Per Capita$239,735
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate71.4%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$646,400
Median Gross Rent$1,742
Total Households10,888
Average Household Size2.44

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$11.73
Commercial Tax Rate$22.46
Average Tax Bill$8,194
Total Expenditures$98,072,702
Total Tax Levy$86,669,007
State Aid$12,477,647
Local Receipts$9,595,370
Town Hall of Wakefield

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Conveniently located at the intersection of I-93 and I-95/128 and accessible by commuter rail, Wakefield is recognized for its strong community and business networks, quality school system, beautiful public library, and scenic Lake Quannapowitt.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1812
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Administrator
Policy BoardTown Council
Size of Policy Board7
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyMiddlesex
Area7.4 mi2
Public Roads104.8 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMetropolitan Area Planning Council

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Seth Moulton

Mass. Senate

Jason Lewis

Mass. House

Kate Lipper-Garabedian
Donald Wong
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