Spring Newsletter
Spring in Wakefield means Community Garden, Budgets, the Gator Gallop, Town Meeting, Elections and so much more. Read the Spring...
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- Feb 21
February 22 Special Election
On February 22, Wakefield will hold a special election to replace Peter May, a valued Town Councilor who passed away last fall after...
- Jan 4
Looking Back and Forward
As we reflect on the past year, it occurs to us that the Town’s biggest challenges were also some of our biggest accomplishments....
- Sep 28, 2021
Horn Decision
At last night's Town Council meeting, we re-evaluated our decision to open the Broadway Crossing in order to reinstate the Quiet Zone...
- Sep 20, 2021
No Easy Solution to Train Situation
The temporary reinstatement of sirens and horns at all rail crossings in Wakefield is loud and disruptive to us all. The Town Council has...
- Aug 25, 2021
In praise of the School Committee during difficult times
Thank you to the Wakefield School Committee and Administration for putting a thoughtful COVID response plan in place to ensure our...
- Jul 11, 2021
A Letter of Thanks
Saturday morning, most of us awoke to unexpected, and certainly unwelcome, news that members of a militant group were in a standoff with...
- Jun 21, 2021
It is time to rethink Wakefield's participation in new fossil power plant
On Friday, the Wakefield Item ran an article announcing a public forum happening tomorrow, Tuesday, June 22nd, to learn more about a new...
- May 12, 2021
Remarks upon being elected Town Council Chair
Thank you to my fellow Town Councilors for electing me Chair of the Town Council on Monday. Congratulations to Mehreen Butt on being...
- Apr 29, 2021
Thank You Wakefield!
A sincere thank you to Wakefield voters for electing me to continue to serve as your Town Councilor. I look forward to representing all...
- Apr 25, 2021
A Note from Julie in Final Days of Campaign
As we approach the final days of the 2021 local election season, I want to take a moment to pause and thank the many people I have talked...
- Apr 24, 2021
Links to all of Julie's Appearances, Letters, Responses, and more
The Patch Wakefield: Candidate profile. Read More. Questions from Community Contributor. Read more Candidate's announcement of...
- Apr 13, 2021
8 Ways to Help Get Julie Re-Elected
1 - SEND Dear Friend Cards to addresses we provide - We provide post cards stamps and addresses. All you have to do is use the addresses...
- Apr 12, 2021
Condemning Yesterday's Racist Event
I learned late last night that a group held a large "White Lives Matter" banner in various locations across Wakefield yesterday. The...
- Apr 6, 2021
A Night of Community and Connections
Many thanks to everyone who joined me to celebrate my birthday last night! I estimate that we had 50+ people take the time to jump on...
- Apr 5, 2021
A Positive Step Forward for Wakefield's Schools
Published in Wakefield Daily Item and Patch Wakefield A few weeks ago, we marked one year since the Wakefield Public Schools closed due...
- Mar 28, 2021
You are Invited to Julie's Birthday Party
Come celebrate Julie's birthday! Share memories and be entertained by some talented Wakefield youth. Send a picture of a favorite memory...
- Mar 25, 2021
Strength, Honor and Bravery Come in Many Forms
Tuesday night's vote by the School Committee to retire the Native American imagery associated with the high school logo was an important...
- Mar 11, 2021
Spring sprouts flowers and election lawn signs
I am pleased to share my Spring Newsletter which officially announces my run for re-election to Town Council and the many initiatives we...
- Feb 11, 2021
The COVID-19 Crisis Proves that Resiliency Starts at the Local Level
I am very honored that the Massachusetts Municipal Association today published an article I co-authored with friend, entrepreneur and...