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Wakefield City Council hears from victims of recent storms

By P.J. GLISSON

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WAKEFIELD - At Monday's Wakefield city council meeting, victims of recent storms struggled to control their anger and frustration at dealing with flooded basements after heavy rain during the three-day period of June 15 through 17.

As a result, council members voted to create a procedure for future emergencies, although details have not yet been determined. The vote was unanimous, with council member Jim Anderson absent.

Residents complaining said storm conditions certainly contributed to backups in their basement, which they said included sewage, but th...