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Comment on Open Space Plan, Wetlands Bylaw

August 11, 2025

WAKEFIELD –– The Conservation Commission has opened a public comment period for a proposed Wetlands Bylaw as well as Wakefield’s Open Space and Recreation Plan. Community members can submit comments until September 10, 2025.

The Plan document and proposed bylaw text, as well as the comment forms, are available at www.wakefieldma.gov/conservation.

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Front Page: August 8, 2025

August 8, 2025

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The whole scoop, and nothing but the scoop

August 8, 2025

THE COL. JAMES HARTSHORNE HOUSE ASSOCIATION hosted their annual Ice Cream Social on the grounds of the historic home last night on Church Street. The popular event this year featured live music, raffles, kids games and crafts and more fun activities for kids young and old. The ice cream was provided by Meletharb Ice Cream at

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ConCom hears Lakeside self-storage proposal

August 8, 2025

ARTIST’S RENDERING showing an aerial view of a proposed self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Conservation Commission got its first look this week at a self-storage facility proposed at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway at the head of the Lake. The project comes under the Conservation Commission’s jurisdiction because of it…

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WMHS graduate loses life fighting for Ukrainians

August 7, 2025

JOHNATHAN PEBLEY did not like bullies, his father Mark said.

By all accounts, the aerial bombardment that killed Johnathan A. Pebley in May was the fiercest to date, a relentless drone and cruise missile assault by Russian forces in their long, devastating war with Ukraine.

Pebley, a 2004 Wakefield Memorial High graduate who grew up…

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Front Page: August 6, 2025

August 7, 2025

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Sign up now for Wakefield Porchfest

August 6, 2025

WAKEFIELD— The Wakefield Porchfest Committee is finalizing the musical lineup for the 2025 community event, with registration for musical acts closing on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

Musical acts interested in participating at the 2025 event, which will take place on Saturday, September 6, should register ASAP at wakefieldporchfest.com in order for volunteer organizers to match…