Wakefield voters reelected all incumbents in all three races, while also welcoming Anne Danehy to the School Committee. Selectmen's RacePatrick Glynn and Betsy Sheeran won their current seats by 1230 and 1274, respectively. Challenger Richard Wood netted 686 votes. Official Results: Name Votes Percent Sheeran 1274 38.43% Glynn 1230 39.80% Wood 686 21.43% School Committee RaceIncumbent Chris Callanan was re-elected to another three-year term on the School Committee with 977 votes and new member Anne Danehy joins him, earning 1412 votes. Gregory Powers received 699 votes. Official Results: Name…

For all Wakefield residents planning to vote in the April 26 election, here is what you need to know. Polling Places: Precincts 1 and 7 — Wakefield/Lynnfield Masonic Lodge, 372 Salem St. Precincts 2 and 3 — Crystal Community Club, 71 Preston St. Precinct 4 — Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St. Precincts 5 and 6 — West Side Social Club, 4 Harrington Ct. Type in your address here to see your exact polling place. The Ballot: Click here to see a copy of the ballot. Contested Races: Board of Selectmen:Incumbents Patrick Glynn and Betsy Sheeran are challenged by Richard Wood. For more on …

In the 2011 Wakefield town elections, three candidates vie for two open seats in the Board of Selectmen's race: Incumbents Betsy Sheeran and Patrick Glynn, and challenger Richard Wood. Over the next two weeks, Wakefield Patch will be running each candidate's answer to five questions, presented side-by-side. Answers have not been edited or modified by Wakefield Patch, except for format. Question: What do you feel you would bring to the Wakefield Board of Selectmen? Richard Wood:Thirty six years ago I stood before the citizens of Wakefield and asked them to entrust in me their faith as I …

In the 2011 Wakefield town elections, three candidates vie for two open seats in the race for School Committee. Chris Callanan runs as the only incumbent candidate, while Anne Danehy and Gregory Powers challenge him and each other in the April 26 election. Over the next two weeks, Wakefield Patch will be running each candidate's answer to five questions, presented side-by-side. Answers have not been edited or modified by Wakefield Patch, except for format.  Question: What do you feel you would bring to the Wakefield School Committee? Anne Danehy:As a business owner and as a member of the …

In the 2011 Wakefield town elections, three candidates vie for two open seats in the Board of Selectmen's race: Incumbents Betsy Sheeran and Patrick Glynn, and challenger Richard Wood. Over the next two weeks, Wakefield Patch will be running each candidate's answer to five questions, presented side-by-side. Answers have not been edited or modified by Wakefield Patch, except for format. Question: What's one under-the-radar issue that you would take on as a member of the Board of Selectmen and what's one very-much-on-the-radar issue that you would take on as a member of the Board of Selectmen? …

In the 2011 Wakefield town elections, three candidates vie for two open seats in the race for School Committee. Chris Callanan runs as the only incumbent candidate, while Anne Danehy and Gregory Powers challenge him and each other in the April 26 election. Over the next two weeks, Wakefield Patch will be running each candidate's answer to five questions, presented side-by-side. Answers have not been edited or modified by Wakefield Patch, except for format.  Question:What are some inefficiencies you see in the current Wakefield School System that if addressed, could lead to potential cost …

[Editors note: DPW Director Rick Stinson called Wakefield Patch to note that the town car he drives is a Ford Taurus, which cost $24,324, and is equipped to deal with responding to weather emergencies.] In the 2011 Wakefield town elections, three candidates vie for two open seats in the Board of Selectmen's race: Incumbents Betsy Sheeran and Patrick Glynn, and challenger Richard Wood. Over the next two weeks, Wakefield Patch will be running each candidate's answer to five questions, presented side-by-side. Answers have not been edited or modified by Wakefield Patch, except for format. …

In the 2011 Wakefield town elections, three candidates vie for two open seats in the race for School Committee. Chris Callanan runs as the only incumbent candidate, while Anne Danehy and Gregory Powers challenge him and each other in the April 26 election. Over the next two weeks, Wakefield Patch will be running each candidate's answer to five questions, presented side-by-side. Answers have not been edited or modified by Wakefield Patch, except for format.  Question: Would you support a Proposition 2 1/2 override or debt exclusion to fund the Galvin Middle School project? How would you get …

In the 2011 Wakefield town elections, three candidates vie for two open seats in the Board of Selectmen's race: Incumbents Betsy Sheeran and Patrick Glynn, and challenger Richard Wood. Over the next two weeks, Wakefield Patch will be running each candidate's answer to five questions, presented side-by-side. Answers have not been edited or modified by Wakefield Patch, except for format. Question: Would you support a Proposition 2 1/2 override or a debt exclusion to fund the Galvin Middle School project? How would you get support from the community? Richard Wood:I believe that there is a …

In the 2011 Wakefield town elections, three candidates vie for two open seats in the race for School Committee. Chris Callanan runs as the only incumbent candidate, while Anne Danehy and Gregory Powers challenge him and each other in the April 26 election. Over the next two weeks, Wakefield Patch will be running each candidate's answer to five questions, presented side-by-side. Answers have not been edited or modified by Wakefield Patch, except for format.  Question: In which areas would you choose to focus efforts, funding and investment to ensure Wakefield Public Schools provides the best …

In the 2011 Wakefield town elections, three candidates vie for two open seats in the Board of Selectmen's race: Incumbents Betsy Sheeran and Patrick Glynn, and challenger Richard Wood. Over the next two weeks, Wakefield Patch will be running each candidate's answer to five questions, presented side-by-side. Answers have not been edited or modified by Wakefield Patch, except for format.Question: What do you see as the biggest challenges facing the town of Wakefield in the next several years?  How would you handle those challenges as a member of the Board of Selectmen? Betsy Sheeran:The biggest…

In the 2011 Wakefield town elections, three candidates vie for two open seats in the race for School Committee. Chris Callanan runs as the only incumbent candidate, while Anne Danehy and Gregory Powers challenge him and each other in the April 26 election. Over the next two weeks, Wakefield Patch will be running each candidate's answer to five questions, presented side-by-side. Answers have not been edited or modified by Wakefield Patch, except for format.  Question: What do you see as the biggest challenges facing the Wakefield School District in the next year?  How would you handle that …