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Wakefield city council workshop addresses new budget

By P.J. GLISSON

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WAKEFIELD - A Monday workshop by the Wakefield city council addressed preliminary concerns regarding the city's 2018-19 fiscal year budget, which will kick in on July 1.

"This is just the opener right now," said mayor John Granato at the start of the session, which included no voting.

Council members welcomed the city's major department heads to share their concerns for the new year.

They included public works foreman Mike Sibley, electric department lead man Dave Semenak and volunteer fire chief Mike Yon. Treasurer Sherri Ravelli also was available for...