Wakefield News

WAKEFIELD — At the 2023 spring Town Meeting, voters approved the annual capital improvement article which included funding for the repair and rehabilitation of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the Upper Common. The Department of Public Works solicited requests for proposal, and after receiving interest from multiple firms across North America and Canada, Daedalus…

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — At a public forum last week, the Planning Board heard more criticism of a local zoning plan devised to meet a new state requirement for a multi-family housing district near public transportation.  

The public feedback received last week mirrored that of a similar forum held in October, when residents questioned why…

WAKEFIELD — With the holidays coming up, the cold air setting in, and the sun setting early, this time of year can be difficult for many people. Wakefield’s Health and Human Services Department wants to be sure you know that local resources are available to fit your unique situation, whether you prefer browsing online, speaking…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Representatives of the Public Works Department were on hand at this week’s Town Council Meeting to provide an update on the town’s recycling program. DPW Director Joseph Conway and Business manager Ann Waitt discussed how various materials are handled. 

Waitt began with Styrofoam, which she said is harmful to…

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Computers, the Internet and technology are all conveniences of modern life, but have a set of problems all their own. Along with instant access to information and the ease of communication around the globe comes a lack of privacy and security of information.

Institutions as well as individuals are subject…