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Wakefield planning commission bemoans local apathy

By P.J. GLISSON

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WAKEFIELD - A Monday meeting of the Wakefield planning commission revolved largely around the constraints of small town life, with obvious obstacles such as limited funds and few helping hands.

The commission was continuing an ongoing discussion over how to finance and organize recreational priorities.

"I wish I could get some community support," said city manager Richard Brackney, who added "a lot of community support" is an essential component in the scoring systems that can make or break potential grant funding.

In relation to his long "wish list...