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By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Nearly half of parents with kids in K-12 schools are concerned about their children’s mental health and 22 percent believe their children are behind grade level, according to the results of a recent statewide poll.

That finding seemed to be confirmed locally by Wakefield Public Schools Mental Health Coordinator Andrew Cedrone, who told…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – A new multifamily zoning requirement specific to MBTA communities has local officials a little concerned. The state legislation was passed in 2021 as part of a $262 million economic bond bill. This zoning requirement applies to the 175 MBTA communities on the state, Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio explained to…

WAKEFIELD — In 2022, Wakefield will publish its 210th Annual Town Report. Each year, the book summarizes Town Meetings, provides municipal department highlights, outlines Town finances, and much more. We’re looking for community input for this year’s cover!

The Town Administrator’s office has compiled community photo submissions and selected their top favorites. Now is your…

There aren’t a lot of human rights violations in Wakefield. So, to justify its existence, the Wakefield Human Rights Commission has to find things to do.

I just wish they’d stick to discussing their favorite Girl Scout Cookies and leave our country’s flag, holidays and traditions alone.

The Wakefield Human Rights Commission (WHRC) recently convinced the…

WAKEFIELD — On Saturday, September 25, Cataldo Ambulance Service, in partnership with Wakefield’s Emergency Management and Health Departments, will host a COVID vaccination clinic on Wakefield Common.

The clinic will distribute the Pfizer vaccine and will service individuals aged 12 and older. Advanced registration and walk-ups are welcome.

The event will take place near the…

Published July 9, 2021

MELROSE — Carolyn J. (Davis) Chadsey, longtime Melrose resident, passed away peacefully with the grace and poise she always had, on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, with her family by her side. She was 74.

Born on June 23, 1947, in Medford, Carolyn was one of two children of the late Arthur…

Published May 7, 2021

MELROSE — Arlene Marie Kelley Crowley was born in Dorchester on November 24, 1933 to William Kelley and Eileen Meehan Kelley. She considered herself a “Melrose girl” in her heart as that is where spent most of her life and raised her family.

Arl had a never-ending capacity for kindness and…

Published April 30, 2021

MELROSE — Edwina J. (Meuse) Murphy, of Melrose, died at home on April 22, 2021 with her daughters at her side. She was born and raised in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High School.

She worked full time, her entire life, being a devoted wife and cherished mother to her three…

PLEASE NOTE: Home fans are now allowed at home games by the CAL. When possible, away games will be live-streamed by a NR volunteer, but access to do so is determined by the host school on game-by-game basis.

FRIDAY, OCT. 16

Field Hockey: vs. Amesbury, 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 17

Boys’ Soccer: vs. Amesbury, 4…