Advisory Group

All Wakefield community residents and stakeholders are welcome to participate and provide feedback through the meetings and surveys.  

Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)

The MAPC is the regional planning agency for greater Boston that is assisting the Town of Wakefield as its consultant in gathering community input to create a high-level visioning plan.

• Carlos Javier Montanez, Principal Planner
• Christian Brandt, Planner and Community Engagement Specialist

Advisory Committee 

• Jonathan Chines, Town Council 
• Paul DiNocco, Town Council 
• Candace Linehan, Board of Health 
• Christopher Barrett, Chamber of Commerce 
• Susan Jepson, Council on Aging 
• Lois Benjamin, Council on Disability Issues 
• Sarah Guerin, Cultural Council 
• Aimee Forsythe, Finance Committee 
• Nancy Bertrand, Historical Commission 
• Kimberley Ring Allen, Human Rights Commission 
• Bill Spaulding, Planning Board 
• Michael Boudreau, School Committee 
• Glenn Mortimer, Wakefield Interfaith Clergy 
• Anthony Amatucci, Youth Council 
• Ami Wall, Zoning Board of Appeals 

Wakefield Vision 2030 Municipal Contacts

• Erin Kokinda, Community and Economic Development Director 
• Jennifer McDonald, Communications Director  
• Stephen Maio, Town Administrator