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Masks backed for local schools

August 12, 2021

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Parents, stock up on masks.

It’s not official until the School Committee votes, but last night the Wakefield and Melrose Boards of Health, meeting in joint session, voted to recommend that everyone – students, faculty and staff — mask up when school reopens in September.

The Wakefield School Committee is…

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DPW grant sparks curbside composting interest

August 12, 2021

YOUNGSTERS Derek Chan and Hannah Martin proudly display a new composting bin the DPW gave them last month. (Jennifer Welter Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The DPW was able to help a group of residents get involved with an organic composting program after being awarded a state grant.

DPW Director John Tomasz informed the…

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August 11, 2021

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Masks likely in school reopening plan

August 11, 2021

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The plan for reopening Wakefield Public Schools in September involves bringing students back to school safely and keeping in-person learning going for as long as possible.

And that may well mean a return to wearing masks, School Superintendent Doug Lyons told the School Committee, which met last night without masks at the…

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August 10, 2021

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August 9, 2021

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TSB Webinar helps seniors identify scams

August 9, 2021

By GAIL LOWE

By July 26, 2021, the Federal Trade Commission had logged more than 561,000 consumer complaints related to the coronavirus pandemic and stimulus payments. Nearly 75 percent of the complaints involved fraud or identity theft.

All told, these scams have cost consumers more than $505 million with a median loss of $373, according…

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Steven Bivens is new WFD lieutenant

August 9, 2021

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Fire Chief Michael Sullivan is pleased to announce the promotion of Wakefield Firefighter Steven Bivens to Fire Lieutenant. Lieutenant Bivens will fill the vacancy in the department’s ranks created by the retirement of Wakefield Fire Lieutenant Robert J. Taggart.

Lieutenant Steven Bivens is a six-year member of the department, having transferred to…

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August 6, 2021

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Purple Heart Day is tomorrow: Remember those wounded or killed while serving

August 6, 2021

Members of the town’s Veterans Advisory Board compiled the following information as we prepare to recognize Purple Heart Day on Saturday, August 7.

Did you know that the Purple Heart is America’s oldest military award? In 1782, although the Revolutionary War was basically over and peace talks were happening in Paris, Gen. George Washington needed…