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Front Page: January 10, 2025

 

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SC hears schools’ capital requests for coming year

TWO MEN on a lift work outside the protective winter enclosure that covers the new Wakefield Memorial High School currently under construction. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – School Department Facilities Director Tim O’Brien submitted $733,000 in requests for capital projects in Fiscal Year 2026 at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, January 7.

Of that total, $365,000 is designated as…

 

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Incumbents seeking reelection

WAKEFIELD — Three more incumbents intend to run for reelection in the 2025 municipal election this spring.

Elaine Silva of Furness Circle took out nomination papers on Thursday as she seeks another term on the Board of Health.

Library Trustee Christopher Barrett of Pinehill Circle also took out nomination papers for reelection yesterday.

This morning…

 

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Throwback Thursday 1.9.25

ON JANUARY 6, 1948, the Daily Item featured this photo of a giant snowman built by then 16-year-old Victor Garbenis on the lawn of his family’s 47 Charles St. home. The Item reported that Garbenis began building his massive masterpiece just after Christmas. “The figure stands 35 feet high and towers over homes and trees in

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Front Page: January 9, 2025

 

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ZBA denies two Nahant Street 40B projects 

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – After more than a year of hearings, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted last night to deny two separate 40B projects proposed on Nahant Street. Both votes were unanimous. 

One developer was seeking a Comprehensive Permit to build a five-story, 100-unit residential building at 119 Nahant St., which included the…

 

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Schools’ data breached

WAKEFIELD — The School Department learned this week of a cybersecurity breach involving PowerSchool, the system provider for local students’ and teachers’ information.

Officials are very concerned since that information has been compromised. PowerSchool is hosting webinars about the various issues involve.

Following is an email sent out by John Weiner, Technology director for Wakefield…

 

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Front Page published January 8, 2025

 

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Ice gull

A SEAGULL soaks up a little mid-winter sun on a frozen Lake Quannapowitt. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Make a difference

WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to serve on various boards, committees, commissions and councils. Meetings are typically held via Zoom or in a hybrid format and are audio and video recorded.

These volunteer positions offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of Wakefield, contribute your expertise and insights…

 

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Front Page: January 7, 2025

 

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MVES 2025

Community helps MVES to brighten holidays

MVES 2025
PICTURED FROM THE left: Lucy of Wakefield poses with the gift she received from Agero Inc. and her Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) Case Manager Jiejing Huang. Agero and Tufts University’s Advancement Division participate in a ‘Giving Tree’ program with MVES every holiday season.

MALDEN — Two businesses partnered with Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES…

 

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