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Multifamily zoning plan questioned

January 24, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Planning Board and its Working Group that developed the new MBTA multifamily zoning compliance plan for Wakefield got an earful Monday night from a couple of Town Councilors who pointed out that the plan goes well beyond the state requirements, allowing more housing density in a larger district than…

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Front Page: January 23, 2024

January 23, 2024

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ConCom budget boost denied

January 23, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – A move to increase the Conservation Department’s budget by $25,000 to bring the Conservation Agent position to full-time status failed at last night’s Town Council meeting. The vote was 4-3 against the extra budget boost.

Town Accountant Kevin Gill was at the meeting to present the…

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Front Page: January 22, 2024

January 22, 2024

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Town’s share of Fair Share: $306K

January 22, 2024

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Donald Wong announced that Wakefield is receiving $306,236 from the state to fund local transportation and infrastructure improvements. This funding comes from the new Fair Share Amendment revenue that the state began receiving this year.

In November 2022, Massachusetts voters approved the Fair…

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Front Page: January 19, 2024

January 19, 2024

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Wakefield native honored after Navy destroyer command

January 19, 2024

COMMANDER SHELBY NIKITIN, commanding officer, USS Thomas Hudner, is presented with the Bronze Star Medal by Medal of Honor recipient, Capt. Thomas G. Kelley (Ret.) during a change of command ceremony where Cmdr. Nikitin was relieved by Cmdr. Cameron Ingram, Jan. 5, 2024. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brandon J. Vinson)

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Learn about WMGLD’s solar program January 25

January 19, 2024

WAKEFIELD — A 125KWdc solar array is being built on the roof of the Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department facility on North Avenue, and residents will have a chance to benefit from it.

According to a flyer that appears with the current WMGLD bills, an informational session will be held next Thursday, January 25…

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Front Page: January 18, 2024

January 18, 2024

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A Dolbeare visit from meteorologist Jacob Wycoff

January 18, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The Dolbeare School had some exciting news this week! The school was chosen to receive a visit from meteorologist Jacob Wycoff from WBZ-TV! Our first graders were spotlighted on the Morning Mix news coverage yesterday. Jacob Wycoff made a presentation about weather and the WBZ crew captured some video and excerpts from students…

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Signage OK’d for 173-unit Hopkins St. 40B

January 18, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — As construction winds down on the new 173-unit 40B affordable housing complex at 89 Hopkins St., the development team returned to the Zoning Board of Appeals this month for final approval on the signage for the project.

The ZBA approved the project just over four years ago when it granted…

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Another Nahant St. 40B plan gets cool reception

January 17, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals is unhappy with another proposed 40B project on Nahant Street, and they let the developer know their objections at the opening hearing on the project last week.

Developer Scott Green is proposing a four-story, 32-unit 40B affordable housing project at 32 and 36 Nahant St.…

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