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Driver hurt in crash

January 16, 2023

WAKEFIELD — One driver was taken to the hospital after firefighters used rescue tools to extract her from her vehicle following a crash at Prospect and Cedar Streets on Saturday afternoon.

Police, Fire and Cataldo Ambulance were dispatched to the scene at about 2 p.m. They found one of the drivers outside her vehicle and…

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Watchful eye

January 13, 2023

A BALD EAGLE watches over Lake Quannapowitt in this shot captured by Sean Kelly.

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124 housing units proposed for Broadway site

January 13, 2023

A DEVELOPER would like to build 124-units of housing on this site on Broadway. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A New York-based real estate investment firm would like to build a 5-story, 124-unit residential building at 10 Broadway, the current location of Mike’s Gym, aka MG Fitness.

Representing KIMCO Realty, local…

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Officials express support for new WMHS

January 12, 2023

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Members of the Town Council, the Town Administrator and the chair of the Permanent Building Committee attended the School Committee meeting to express support for the proposed new High School, Tuesday, January 10.

“The project has the enthusiastic support of the Town Council,” Vice Chair Jonathan Chines said. “The deficiencies…

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Good day sunshine

January 12, 2023

THERE’S ALWAYS plenty to see at Lake Quannapowitt, with the sun being among the best. (Paola Contini Photo)

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January 11, 2023

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Residents question state housing mandate

January 11, 2023

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A new state law that will force towns with MBTA service, including Wakefield, to designate a district where multifamily housing is allowed by right is getting some pushback from local residents.

The Planning Board got a taste of that resistance when it held its first informational meeting just before the…