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WMGLD Energy Park is on its way

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THE FUTURE HOME of the WMGLD Energy Park on Hemlock Rd.

WAKEFIELD — Work is progressing on the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department (WMGLD) Energy Park on Hemlock Rd. with much of the land cleared, the retaining wall built and the cornerstone laid. The Energy Park which will be interconnected to the WMGLD electric…

 

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Public forums set for local ADU bylaw

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“Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Types” by Joiedevivre123321 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — As of this week, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are allowed by right in single-family zoning districts across most of Massachusetts, under a law Gov. Maura Healey signed in August.

The Wakefield Planning Board and Senior Planner Samantha…

 

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Front Page: February 4, 2025

 

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Local man recognized for saving life at Logan Airport

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ROB LaVITA (second from right in front) with fellow CBP officers and Massport leadership (back L-R) Chief Security Officer Hank Shaw, Aviation Director Ed Freni, CEO Rich Davey, Fire Chief Joe DeGrace, Mass State Police Major (Troop F) Dante Demarco.

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) last Tuesday, January 28, awarded Wakefield resident Rob…

 

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SEPACs to partner in mediation program

By NEIL ZOLOT
WAKEFIELD — The Special Education Parents Advisory Council is planning a joint event with Lynnfield’s SEPAC Wednesday, February 26 on Special Education Mediation with Bureau of Special Education Appeals Mediator Beth Ross. It’s a virtual event from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with registration through https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regsister/i8HLIrnsScqe79sIAdC19g.

“We’re looking forward to presenting with the Lynnfield SEPAC,” Wakefield SEPAC volunteer co-chair Ann Herzog said during a Community Call…

 

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Front Page: February 3, 2025

 

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INspire ready to serve the community

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ON SATURDAY INspire Cafe located at 411 Main St. celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a first day open to the public.

WAKEFIELD — The INspire Cafe is open for business!

The cafe located at the corner of Main Street and Richardson Avenue in the Square officially opened its doors and…

 

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THE AMERICAN FLAG on Veterans Memorial Common is illuminated by the winter sun. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Front Page: January 31, 2025

 

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Access to Town Council policies improved

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Town Councilor Robert Vincent this week reported on an initiative to improve transparency and ease in finding Town Council policies and procedures on the town’s website. He said that he and Chief Administrative Officer Sherri Dalton had worked together on the changes.

Previously, he said, to find the policies and…

 

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Front Page: January 30, 2025

 

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WFD conducts training drill on Lake Quannapowitt

WAKEFIELD — This morning the Wakefield Fire Department conducted an ice-training drill on Lake Quannapowitt. Crews were located at Veterans Field (North Avenue and Church Street).

This drill served two purposes:

1. Crews will be demonstrating and evaluating a new ice-rescue tool. This is an anchoring tool that can be quickly deployed through the ice to…

 

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