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New-resident open house October 20

WAKEFIELD — Are you new to Wakefield? The Lucius Beebe Memorial Library and the Town of Wakefield invite you to the first Wakefield 101 since 2019!

Wakefield 101 allows new residents the opportunity to interact with one another and learn about Town departments and community/nonprofit groups. It is a casual, open house atmosphere.

This year’s…

 

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Public works leaders highlight programs

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Public Works Director Joseph Conway and DPW Business Manager Ann Waitt were at Wednesday’s Town Council Meeting to provide an update on new and ongoing projects and initiatives.

Conway highlighted two new interactive maps that are now on the DPW’s web site to provide information and answers to residents’ questions…

 

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Senior Resource Fair on October 25

MELROSE — Mayor Paul Brodeur will host the annual Mayor’s Senior Resource Fair on Tuesday, October 25, from 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. at Memorial Hall located at 590 Main Street.  The fair is a chance for members of the community to connect with City departments and neighboring agencies and learn about discounts and programs…

 

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Cost for new WMHS soars to $273 million

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Total estimated costs for the proposed new Wakefield High School have risen from $220 million last April to more than $273 million in October, a 19.6% increase.

School Committee members plan to question the town’s delegation in the state legislature about the Massachusetts School Building Authority reimbursement rate for the…

 

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Happy feet

THE FIRST ever Melrose Dance for Community event took place on a fine afternoon in front of City Hall of October 8.

 

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Info for voters in run-up to Nov. 8

MELROSE — Mayor Paul Brodeur encourages Melrose residents to register to vote ahead of the 2022 State Election, which will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The deadline to register to vote is Saturday, October 29, and the vote by mail application deadline is November 1, 2022.

Polls will be open in Melrose on November…

 

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Councilors hear shortfall details

MELROSE — The city’s chief educational officer faced the City Council this week to explain a more than $2 million shortfall in spending during the last academic year.

Councilors weren’t happy, some wondering how a gap of this size could have developed just a few years after voters agreed to have their taxes raised so…

 

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Front Page: October 14, 2022

 

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Loyal Buddies

THE HORNET cheerleading team volunteered their time to cheer on all the 1,200 participants in the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Buddy Walk, including Gov. Baker. The walk held at Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield on Sunday raised nearly $460,000. It was the team’s 8th year participating in the event by cheering on the walkers at the…

 

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Fire Dept. Open House Sunday

NORTH READING — The North Reading Fire Department welcomes the public to the department’s annual open house on Sunday, October 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This a family-friendly event, so be sure to bring the kids!

“Come down to see and learn about everything the Fire Department does with static displays, open vehicles…

 

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9th Hornet HOF induction Oct. 22

NORTH READING — The ninth North Reading Hornet Hall of Fame induction banquet will be held Saturday, October 22 at the Four Points Sheraton–Wakefield.

The North Reading High School Hornet Hall of Fame committee has selected the following formidable athletes and contributors to be inducted into its ninth class:

Athletes

• Ralph Bennett, 1963

•…

 

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Trash and recycling collection delays continue

NORTH READING — The town’s trash and recycling contractor, Republic Services, informed the town on Tuesday afternoon that it does not have sufficient equipment or manpower to complete trash and recycling town-wide in one day this week, as previously announced.  As a result, both trash and recycling were being collected on Wednesday, October 12, and…

 

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