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Survey: Kids enjoy local schools

School Committee 2024
“You can learn a lot from students,” says Superintendent of Schools Doug Lyons of a recent student focused- survey. “It’s about how students perceive their environment. It’s a way to highlight the things we’re doing well and what we need to improve.” 

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — Superintendent of Schools Doug Lyons said he will…

 

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Front Page: November 14, 2024

 

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Throwback Thursday

Photo 2024
TODAY’S SPECIAL “Then and Now” edition of Throwback Thursday focuses on 8 Albion St. It is currently home to Boba Tea (right photo) and many remember that it was long the location of Jewelcraft. But when the photo on the left was taken in 1926, “Ye Barnard Inn” stood at 8 Albion St. Proprietor Jacob

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TM SPRING 2024

Eight articles on tap at Saturday’s Town Meeting

TM SPRING 2024
Town meeting attendees in Wakefield recite the Pledge of Allegiance before debating issues in the Galvin Middle School auditorium. The November 16, 2024 TM will feature eight articles. (File Photograph)

WAKEFIELD — When Regular Town Meeting convenes at 8 a.m. on Saturday in the Galvin Middle School Auditorium, voters will face a warrant with just eight…

 

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Front Page: November 13, 2024

 

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Autumn time in Wakefield

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RECENTLY RESTORED GAR cannons and reset Civil War headstones at Lakeside Cemetery. (Andrew McRae Photo)

 

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ZBA grants extension for Greenwood 40B project

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The developer of a proposed 24-unit Chapter 40B housing project that was approved in 2019 just before the COVID pandemic hit, was recently granted a one-year extension to exercise the Comprehensive Permit by the Zoning Board of Appeals. 

Attorney Brian McGrail told the board that his client, Eric Kenworthy…

 

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Front Page: November 12, 2024

 

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Veterans Day 2024

Patriotic Wakefield honors veterans 

Veterans Day 2024
WORLD WAR II veteran Charlie Deniso (right) is presented with the Congressional Certificate of Appreciation by Wakefield Veterans Services Director David Mangan. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – “Good morning, Wakefield Warriors!” was how U.S. Navy Commander and Wakefield native Shelby Nikitin opened her remarks as keynote speaker at yesterday’s Veterans Day ceremony…

 

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Front Page: November 11, 2024

 

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Jason Lewis 2024

Ride highlights new parts of Mystic Highlands Greenway

Jason Lewis 2024
THE MYSTIC HIGHLANDS Greenway Coalition stopped at Ride Cafe in Melrose for their ribbon cutting.

BOSTON — On a recent late October afternoon, a large group of advocates rode their way in unison from Stoneham to Melrose to Malden. These cyclists swapped the trick-or-treating for a fun, accessible ride along the newly completed portions of…

 

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Developers provide status update on “The Basin”

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – By this time next year, residents will be able to begin moving into “The Basin,” Cabot Cabot & Forbes’ new 440-unit residential project at the head of Lake Quannapowitt. 

CCF Senior Project Manager Marissa Gallo recently provided the Zoning Board of Appeals with a status update. 

She said that great…

 

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