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I'm not sure what the laws are in Wakefield, but I do know that a lot of cities require landlords to meet certain requirements on heat and the amount of time it takes for a room to cool down. If you're Section 8, there are probably Federal guidelines that your landlord has to follow.
I would check with your utility to see if they have any winterizing programs to make your apartment more livable. Again, being Section 8 may play in your favor, and don't be afraid to pester people. Squeeky wheels get grease (or heat in this case).
In the meantime, I would try to figure out where most of the heat is escaping from. Check doors and windows for drafts. You can try dropping a piece of tissue paper from a height in the middle of a room and see which direction it blows.
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