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Front Page: April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024

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Blossoms at the Beebe draws hundreds to Wakefield’s Library

April 29, 2024

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD—Everything was coming up roses at the Beebe Library’s signature event, Blossoms at the Beebe on Saturday night, April 27 when up to 300 people…

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Town Meeting voters face zoning, budget articles

April 29, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Zoning-related articles are expected to generate the most interest at the 2024 Annual Town Meeting, which gets underway tonight at 7 p.m. in the auditorium at the Galvin Middle School. In all, voters will face a Town Meeting warrant with 23 articles.

Articles 17 and 18 relate to the town’s…

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Front Page: April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024

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Outdoor dining will continue

April 26, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Summer is coming as reflected in some of the business before the Town Council this week.

The board authorized Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio to approve outdoor dining in areas where sufficient sidewalk space is available. It was noted that outdoor restaurant seating during the COVID pandemic proved popular…

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WEF honors Central Office team with the Impact Award

April 26, 2024

PICTURED FROM THE left: WEF Co-Presidents Cary Mazzone and Melissa Holmes; WPS Business Administrator Christine Bufagna; Impact Award Recipients Carol Duncan, Lisa Melanson and Deidre Sandonato; Assistant Superintendent Kara Mauro; and Superintendent Doug Lyons.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Educational Foundation hosted its 28th annual Celebration of Learning on Wednesday, April 10. WEF celebrated students, staff…

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Front Page: April 25, 2024

April 25, 2024

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Walton School enrichment featuring Spot the robot dog

April 25, 2024

WAKEFIELD — On Tuesday, April 23, the Walton School hosted an enrichment event featuring Spot, the Robotic dog alongside Dr. Lori Towle, Executive Director of Code & Circuit in Amesbury. Code & Circuit Inc is a non-profit organization that offers robotics…

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Open Meeting Law complaint targets TM

April 25, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — An Open Meeting Law complaint has been filed against the town with respect to Monday’s scheduled Annual Town Meeting.

The complaint, filed by Scot McCauley of Walden Road, claims that the town “violated Open Meeting Laws as well as legal posting requirements for the Town Meeting Warrant scheduled for April…

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Front Page: April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

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Heads up for a fresh season: Discover the farmers and produce at the 2024 Wakefield Farmers Market on June 15!

April 24, 2024

By ANNMARIE GALLIVAN

Market Manager

With the 15th season of the Wakefield Farmers Market kicking off on Saturday, June 15, it’s time to get excited about the fresh produce and the incredible farmers who bring them to life. This year, we have an outstanding lineup of farmers and produce vendors that promise to fill your…

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Butler, Carney take seats on Town Council

April 24, 2024

WAKEFIELD — In a rebuke of the ever more progressive wing of the Democratic Town Committee, former Selectman John F. Carney squeaked out a victory in yesterday’s Town Election, finishing second in the three-way contest for two open seats on the Town Council.