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Racist graffiti found at the high school

WAKEFIELD — Authorities are investigating after the discovery this morning of racist graffiti in a girls’ bathroom stall at Wakefield Memorial High.

Following is a message sent to  WMHS families by Principal Amy McLeod.

“I am reaching out with some concerning news.

“This morning, racist graffiti was discovered on a stall door in one…

 

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Front Page: September 14, 2021

 

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Broadway will open, but train horns will sound

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — When it comes to reopening the Broadway commuter rail crossing, optimistic predictions followed by dashed hopes have bred a kind of cynicism when it comes to any new promise.

However, it does appear that the light at the end of the long tunnel has brightened somewhat. But that light comes with…

 

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Front Page: September 13, 2021

 

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Wakefield remembers 9/11

LT. STEVEN BIVENS and his daughter Hayden, age 4, rang the Fire Department’s ceremonial bell in memory of those lost on 9/11.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States was observed with “An Evening of Remembrance” on Veterans Memorial Common at dusk on…

 

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Front Page: September 10, 2021

 

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Honoring a native son

THE AMERICAN FLAG flies in front of the Galvin Middle School along with a flag with four stars, in honor of Wakefield native Gen. John Rogers Galvin, for whom the school is named. Galvin was a four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Southern Command in Panama from 1985 to 1987 and…

 

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CC&F: Lake would benefit from plan

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A stormwater management plan for a proposed development at the head of the Lake aims to improve the quality of stormwater entering Lake Quannapowitt and reduce onsite flooding, an engineer for developer Cabot Cabot & Forbes told the Zoning Board of Appeals this week.

The real estate giant is proposing to…

 

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Front Page: September 9, 2021

 

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Mighty Meredith Project awards three Scholarships for Kindness

KINDNESS TIMES THREE. The Mighty Meredith Project (MMP) awarded $1,000 scholarships to three deserving recipients from the NRHS Class of 2021. From left: Rebecca Curry, MMP founder and NRHS junior Meredith Casey, Nessren Ourdyl and Rodela Alam. (Courtesy Photo)

 

NORTH READING — The Mighty Meredith Project proudly awarded its Scholarship for Kindness to three…

 

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Solemn 9/11 Remembrance Saturday

NORTH READING — A solemn observance marking the 20th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks will be observed by the town this Saturday.

The public is invited to the September 11th Remembrance which is hosted annually by the North Reading Fire Department. This year it will begin promptly at 9:55 a.m.

The public may observe…

 

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Vaccine clinic for ages 12 and up Sept. 15

NORTH READING — The town’s Health Department is offering a COVID-19 vaccine clinic that is open to anyone age 12 or older next Wednesday, September 15.

This clinic will be held at the Batchelder School from 6-7 p.m. with appointments available every five minutes.

Please use this link to register online: appointmentquest.com/scheduler/2180061935?schedule=northreadingschools to access the VaxinateRx calendar to schedule your…

 

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