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Front Page: December 13, 2022

December 13, 2022

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Children welcome Santa Claus to town

December 12, 2022

SANTA took a moment on Saturday to pose for a photo with kids outside his headquarters on the Common. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Dozens of families gathered in the Common in the chilly, overcast early afternoon. Some sipped on hot chocolate served by members of the Wakefield Lions Club.

Soon,…

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Wreaths Across America ceremony at Forest Glade Saturday

December 12, 2022

WAKEFIELD — On Saturday, December 17 at 12 noon, the public is invited to participate in the annual Wreaths Across America (WAA) ceremony at Forest Glade Cemetery, to remember and honor our veterans and their families. Volunteers will assist in the placement of 430 wreaths on the granite headstones.

Thanks to our generous community Forest…

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December 12, 2022

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Front Page: December 9, 2022

December 9, 2022

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Thanks to the Chamber, Wakefield welcomes Santa Claus

December 9, 2022

LAST SATURDAY, the Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce hosted Santa’s Parade through the town. Santa was led through town by eight ‘reindeer’ and was also assisted by Wakefield Police.

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Lions welcome special guest

December 9, 2022

WAKEFIELD — We have visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads because one of the highlights of the season takes place tomorrow when the Wakefield Lions Club holds its 63rd Annual Christmas Pageant on the Veterans Memorial Common.

The Lions will host the arrival of a very special guest. His name? Santa Claus. And…

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Never forget

December 8, 2022

THE WAKEFIELD POST OFFICE displayed the flag at half staff yesterday in honor of the 81st anniversary of Pearl Harbor. On Dec. 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor, a U.S. naval base near Honolulu, Hawaii, was the scene of a devastating surprise attack by Japanese fighter planes. Pearl Harbor Day honors the 2,403 U.S. service members who…

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MBTA multi-family zoning district coming Info sessions planned

December 8, 2022

WAKEFIELD — The Planning Board will be holding a series of sessions where the public will be invited to ask questions regarding the mandate from the state to institute an MBTA Multifamily Overlay District.

In a recently passed bill the State of Massachusetts is requiring that MBTA communities shall have at least one zoning district…