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Level III trauma center will save valuable time in getting local trauma patients the high-level critical care they need

MELROSE — MelroseWakefield Hospital has been designated as a Level III Trauma Center by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. This distinction is the culmination of many months of preparation by multiple teams across the hospital…

BY MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — Plans for the redevelopment of 314-336 Salem Street (the current site of “Willow Tree”) appear to be approaching the finish line. At their most recent meeting, Attorney Brian McGrail told the Zoning Board of Appeals that by the board’s Jan. 10 meeting, he may be in a position to submit an…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – As 2023 got underway, a January Special Town Meeting drew 1,325 to vote on a plan to build a new $274 million Wakefield Memorial High School. The meeting start time was delayed by 45 minutes to allow late arrivers to check in and be seated, but in the end 1,231…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals has ruled in favor of the Permanent Building Committee (PBC) in the latter’s appeal of a decision by the Building Inspector related to the new Wakefield Memorial High School building project. 

Attorney Brian McGrail represented the PBC/high school project at the recent hearing on…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Despite acknowledging that most of the residents they heard from opposed it, the MBTA Communities Working Group will recommend a by-right multifamily zoning district that significantly exceeds what is required by the state in terms of both size and residential density allowed. 

At last week’s meeting, Planning Board member…