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Online Forms

Our applications are now online! Simply click the application you need and create an account in the Viewpoint Cloud platform to apply for the permit online. Your permit will be issued electronically through this system, so please whitelist @viewpointcloud.com to ensure messages aren’t caught in your spam filter. You’ll receive an alert message as soon as your permit is issued. When you need to apply for a permit in the future (including those in our Building and Health Departments) your account information will already be saved.

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Public Space/Outdoor Dining

At the June 8, 2020 Town Council meeting, a plan was proposed to allow Wakefield restaurants to utilize designated public spaces for outdoor dining, amend liquor licenses for establishments who wish to serve alcohol at their outdoor spaces, and for other businesses to utilize the public way.
Street-Use and Liquor-License Expansion Application

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Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Council Vacancies

If you have interest in serving on a Wakefield board, committee, or commission, utilize this form. Student applicants should use this form.

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Parking

Merchant and Resident Parking Permits Now Available

Thanks to a new online permitting system, merchant and resident parking passes can be obtained anytime from the comfort of one’s home or office. The Town Administrators Office cannot process parking permits for individuals. This new platform connects directly to Wakefield’s parking enforcement system, eliminating the need for drivers to hang parking permits in their vehicles.  YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN ACTUAL PERMIT.

PERMITS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. 

Merchant permits allow vehicles to park in designated merchant spaces throughout the downtown and Greenwood area. Resident permits waive time restrictions for those who live on the streets indicated below. Permits do not exempt the holder from any other parking violations.  Residents will be required to show proof that they are residents of that street by uploading a copy of their registration and driver's license.  Registrations must show that the vehicle is garaged in Wakefield.  To make changes to your garaged address, please visit the Department of Motor Vehicles. 

Purchase a parking permit.

Any outstanding violations must be cleared before permits will be issued. Permits are valid through December 31 and cost a total of $11.00 which includes a non-refundable processing fee of 3.5% or $1.00 per permit. 

Residents of the following streets can utilize this application form to obtain their permits:

  • Albion Street (Number 3 through Number 117) from Main Street to North Avenue
  • Armory Street (Number 11 through Number 39)
  • Avon Street (Number 4 through Number 45)
  • Cedar Street (Number 53 through Number 101) from Chestnut Street to Gould Street
  • Chestnut Street (Number 5 through Number 62) from Main Street to Cedar Street
  • Emerson Street (Number 6 through Number 63) from Gould Street to Chestnut Street.
  • Gould Street (Number 3 through Number 25) from Albion Street to Cedar Street
  • Greenwood Avenue
  • Kennedy Circle (Number 1 through Number 8)
  • Murray Street (Number 5 through Number 21)
  • Oak Street (Number 7 through Number 24) from Main Street to Greenwood Avenue
  • Pitman Avenue (Number 1 through Number 7)
  • Richardson Avenue (Number 9 through Number 48)
  • Rochelle Drive (Number 3 through Number 12)
  • Spaulding Street (Number 6 through Number 14)
  • Wiley Street (Number 5 through Number 55)
  • Yale Avenue (Number 9 through Number 46)

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MBTA Youth Pass CharlieCards

Thank you for your interest in the Youth Pass Program, a partnership between the MBTA and participating cities/towns, to offer reduced fares to eligible young people.  Please review the program eligibility criteria beforehand to see if you qualify.  Submitting an application does not guarantee participation in the program.

If you are applying for a 2023 Youth Pass (valid November 1st, 2022-October 31st, 2023) you can apply online here.  In order to participate in the program, you must complete this application and upload documents as required which will be used to determine your eligibility based on your age, residency, and for applicants between the ages of 18-25, enrollment in an MBTA-approved program.

Students who receive a MBTA Student CharlieCard (M7 or S-Card) through their middle or high school are NOT eligible for the Youth Pass Program.  If you have a Student CharlieCard, please exit this application form.  If you are not sure if your school offers Student CharlieCards, speak to your school administrator to find out.

Before submitting an application, please read the Youth Pass Rules and Conditions as you will need to agree and accept the terms.

To complete this application, you will need to:

Enter your contact information;

Upload a copy or picture of the following eligibility documents:;

Proof of age (e.g., driver’s license, passport, state ID, Visa or other immigration document with date of birth);

Proof of residency (e.g., driver’s license, state ID, utility or phone bill, or pay stub);

If between the ages of 18-25, proof of enrollment in at least one MBTA-approved program (e.g., signed enrollment or verification letter, EBT or MassHealth Card, or Financial Aid Award letter);

Agree to the program's terms and conditions.  Youth Pass CharlieCards expire on November 1 each year, regardless of when they were received, so you’ll need to go through these steps in October each year to re-enroll.

For any questions or help completing this application, please email:

mbtayouthpass@wakefield.ma.us

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Events

Alcoholic Beverages: One-Day Permit
The sale of alcoholic beverages is regulated by the Town. You can view the policies and regulations surrounding liquor licensing here.
One-Day Liquor License Application 

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Billboard Air Time (I-95 south)
The Town has access to a limited amount of air time on a digital billboard on Route 95 south. Only community-based, nonprofit organizations can apply to publicize their events. 

Block Party
Utilize this form to authorize an outdoor block party

Kiosk Poster Policy and Request Form
A completed request form and digital poster file must be submitted for review a minimum of 30 days before the requested posting date

Request to Hold an Event
Policy and application for events.  The Town does not permit for weddings, commercial and/or private events.

Main Street Banner
Utilize this form when requesting a banner across Main Street

Yard Sale Permit
Utilize this form to authorize a yard sale.  Per the Town of Wakefield By-law, one (1) yard sale per year is allowed with a permit.

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Business

Alcohol
Town of Wakefield Alcohol License Application

Bowling Alley and Pool Table
New License Application and Renewal Application, expiring May 1

Class I and Class II Application
New License Application and Renewal Application, expiring December 31

Common Victualler, Entertainment, Automatic Amusement
New License Application and Renewal Application, expiring December 31

Fortune Teller
New License Application and Renewal Application, expiring December 31

Lodging House and Peddler 
New License Application and Renewal Application, expiring December 31

Second-Hand Dealer
New License Application and Renewal Application, expiring May 1

Taxi, Livery and Limo Service

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