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Lyons: Welcome back students and staff

September 4, 2024

(The following was written to Wakefield Public School families by Superintendent Doug Lyons, Kara Mauro and the administrative team. Students return to class tomorrow.)

WAKEFIELD — We could not be more excited to welcome our students and faculty back for the 2024-2025 school year. The start of the new school year is often…

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Vincent Campanella

September 4, 2024

US Army veteran

WAKEFIELD — Vincent Campanella, a lifelong resident of Wakefield passed away on September 1 surrounded by his family after a long illness.

Vincent, known by friends as Vinny, was born on November 12, 1937, lived a life of dedication, love, service and mentorship. He left high school early to join the Army…

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The Angel Fund’s 23rd Walk for Hope

September 4, 2024

PICTURED FROM THE left: Floral Manager Lindsey McGuiness and store manager Eric Dunnell are among the Wakefield team members who have helped promote the event and have been working with the Wakefield-based nonprofit.

WAKEFIELD — Shaw’s of Wakefield has partnered with The Angel Fund for ALS Research as a supporter of the 23rd annual…

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Historic Main Street home demolition on hold

September 4, 2024

THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION voted to hit the brakes on a demolition permit application seeking to raze a 618 Main St. home during a recent meeting. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The Historical Commission recently voted to hit the brakes on a proposed plan seeking to raze a historic Main Street home. …

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New ADU law goes into effect in February

September 4, 2024

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — A new state law allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by right in single-family residence zoning districts will go into effect in early February.

Gov. Maura Healey recently signed into law the $5.1 billion Affordable Homes Act. The new law will allow ADUs, more commonly referred to as in-law apartments, by…

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September 4, 2024

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Wakefield-Lynnfield PMC Sunday

September 4, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield-Lynnfield PMC Kids Ride will take place on Sunday, Sept. 8, taking place from 8-11 a.m. at the Harris H. Dolbeare Elementary School in Wakefield.

The funds raised during the bike event will be used to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In order to register, visit https://kids.pmc.org/wakefield-lynnfield.