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ZBA upholds order barring dog kennel

November 8, 2022

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals last week upheld a directive of the Building Inspector ordering a Salem Street woman to cease and desist from running a dog kennel out of her home – an activity she denies ever doing.

Danielle Blanchette of 65 Salem St. appeared before the Zoning Board…

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Local man charged in Sunday shootings

November 8, 2022

MELROSE — A 44-year-old West Wyoming Avenue resident was arrested Monday for allegedly shooting two other men early Sunday night following a confrontation on Waverly Place.

Christopher Corcoran was charged with two counts of armed assault with intent to murder, two counts of assault and battery with a firearm and possession of a firearm without…

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Water main work on Marion Circle today

November 8, 2022

WAKEFIELD — On November 8, 2022, water service on Marion Circle is expected to be offline between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. (estimated) to connect the street to a new water main. Return of water service will be turned back on as soon as possible. While the contractor is working at the intersection of Salem and Marion, traffic…

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Free holiday meals for those in need

November 7, 2022

MELROSE — Scott Macaulay and a very generous business partner will be making Thanksgiving a special holiday again this year for Melrose residents who are in need or will be alone.

Grab and Go Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings will be handed out at 102 Tremont St.

The meal will include turkey, gravy, stuffing…

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Shooting victims released after Sunday night incident

November 7, 2022

MELROSE — A couple of men have been released from area hospitals after a shooting Sunday night behind 26 West Wyoming Ave., the Weekly News has learned.

At about 7:30 p.m., police responded to the area of 44 Waverly Pl., off West Wyoming Avenue, for a report of a shooting.

Responding officers located two victims…

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WMHS building forum, tours November 14

November 4, 2022

WAKEFIELD — Tours of Wakefield Memorial High School and a panel discussion will be part of the upcoming community forum on the school’s building project, taking place November 14.

The School Department will host a hybrid meeting in the school cafeteria so residents can better understand how the current design is rooted in the department’s…

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School choice

November 3, 2022

Most of us know at least one person who grew up in Wakefield, attended Wakefield Public Schools and then had to reluctantly leave their hometown as it became increasingly unaffordable.

Well, living in Wakefield is about to get even more expensive, if the current plans for a new high school go through.

The average single-family…