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Hartshorne House directors annual meeting held

THE HARTSHORNE HOUSE DIRECTORS and supporters of Wakefield’s oldest home gathered Tuesday night, May 7 for the House’s annual meeting. The event, held in the gardens at the rear of the property on Church Street, featured a light supper and desserts, compliments of the directors and served by caretakers Andrea Keough and Tyler Marshall. Outgoing

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Front Page: May 9, 2024

 

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Town Meeting approves capital outlay budget

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Capital Planning Committee chair PhilipRenzi explains Article 2 capital spending before the Town Meeting, May 2, 2024 (Photo screenshot WCAT)

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD –Town Meeting wrapped up its business in two nights, the second being Thursday May 2. Predictions of a 3 or 4 night affair proved unfounded, although sessions stretched to 11 p.m.

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Dreary day

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THE GRAVEL path through the lower is riddled with puddles from the recent rain. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Front Page: May 8, 2024

 

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Veterans

Volunteers welcome to place flags on veterans graves

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ONCE AGAIN this year, volunteers are invited to place flags at the town’s two cemeteries in advance of Memorial Day. (Mark Sardella Photo)

Community volunteers are welcome to join Wakefield’s Veteran Advisory Board as they honor the Fallen at events throughout the month of Memorial Day.

 On Monday, May 20, flags will be placed on…

 

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Front Page: May 7, 2024

 

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Best Buddies 2024

Galvin Best Buddies nominated for outstanding middle school chapter

WAKEFIELD — The Galvin Middle School has been nominated for the Outstanding Massachusetts Middle School Chapter of the Year Award by “Best Buddies International.” 

“Galvin has grown so much in the past year, from student engagement to the activities they host, to working with us here at Best Buddies Massachusetts, they have done an…

 

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Town Meeting rejects marijuana, flag articles

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Residents rejected articles opposing a change in zoning to allow a marijuana dispensary at 12 Teal Road, during the second night of Town Meeting, Thursday, May 2 in the Galvin Middle School auditorium. Voters also voted down a proposed bylaw that would have addressed the flying of flags from town-owned poles.…

 

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Front Page: May 6, 2024

 

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TM Spring 2024

Town Meeting OKs self-storage district

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Town Meeting voters last week approved an article to allow the building of a self-storage facility and park on Quannapowitt Parkway.

Article 16 called for the establishment of a Self-Storage Facility Overlay District for 50 Quannapowitt Parkway. Speaking on behalf of various owners linked to the Beal Companies and storage facilities…

 

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Recognizing our 130th anniversary

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THE WAKEFIELD DAILY ITEM BUILDING on Albion Street in 1919.

Tomorrow marks the Daily Item’s 130th anniversary. Thirteen decades is a long time to be in business. Especially this one.

Print journalism is dying and has been for a long time. Social media carries the day in a lot of places, and in some pockets…

 

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