State Lawmakers Direct Fair Share Funds to Wakefield Schools and Transit
WAKEFIELD — State Sen. Jason Lewis and Rep. Nick Lipper-Garabedian directed a share of Massachusetts' Fair Share Act revenue toward Wakefield, bringing relief to the town's school budget and funding transit improvements, according to Wakefield Patch — the most consequential local item in the June 15–16 window.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library kicks off a busy stretch of programming this week. On Wednesday, June 17, from 2 to 3 p.m., the library offers Drop-in Tech Help in the Lecture Hall — residents can stop by for a free 15-minute one-on-one session without an advance appointment.
Thursday, June 18, at 2 p.m. brings a virtual author talk with Ted Page, storyteller and blogger, discussing his book "Good Grandpa: Stories." Readers can register and submit questions in advance on the library's website.
The library's Celebrating America's 250th series continues Monday, June 22, at 7 p.m., when author J.D. Dickey joins to discuss "Boston, 1776," his account of Revolutionary-era Boston during the fight for independence — a timely program ahead of the nation's semiquincentennial next year.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Sen. Lewis and Rep. Lipper-Garabedian Use Fair Share Revenue to Fund Projects in Wakefield" — The Massachusetts Legislature tapped more than $1 billion in Fair Share Act receipts to ease pressure on local school budgets and invest in transit, with Wakefield among the communities receiving targeted funds. Per Wakefield Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wakefield)
"Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Child Welfare Bill" — The Massachusetts Senate approved legislation to strengthen protections for children in state custody and foster care, a bill Sen. Lewis championed. Per Wakefield Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wakefield)
"Wakefield Provides Update On Trash Collection Schedule" — Republic Hauling, the town's trash and recycling contractor, notified Wakefield of changes to this week's collection timing. Per Wakefield Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/wakefield)
COMING UP
- **Wednesday, June 17, 2–3 p.m.** — Drop-in Tech Help, Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Lecture Hall (no appointment needed; 15-minute slots) - **Thursday, June 18, 2 p.m.** — Virtual Author Talk: Ted Page, "Good Grandpa: Stories" (register at the library website) - **Friday, June 20** — Downsizing Tool Yard Sale (listed on the Wakefield Patch community calendar) - **Monday, June 22, 7 p.m.** — "Celebrating America's 250th: 'Boston, 1776'" with author J.D. Dickey, Lucius Beebe Memorial Library