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Celebrating the Fourth in style

July 5, 2022

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Have a spectacular Fourth of July!

July 1, 2022

WAKEFIELD — After a two year absence because of the COVID pandemic, the Wakefield Independence Day Committee and the West Side Social Club’s 4th of July Committee are planning big things for Monday’s public celebration of our nation’s birthday.

The West Side will put on a fishing derby, parades and races in the morning and…

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Parking restrictions and street closures Monday

July 1, 2022

WAKEFIELD — Independence Day will feature events and entertainment from morning until night on July 4. Children’s activities, the 75th Fourth of July Parade, music, and a fireworks display are all taking place in Town thanks to the efforts of the West Side Social Club and Wakefield Independence Day Committee. To accommodate these activities…

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Sentimental journey

June 30, 2022

By MARK SARDELLA

So, it’s settled.

A majority of the Wakefield Town Council gets to define what “Official Town Sentiment” is.

The Council voted earlier this month to give itself the power to determine what constitutes Official Town Sentiment, at least in terms of which flags can be flown from town flagpoles as an expression…

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Rep. Wong donates to Fourth of July parade

June 30, 2022

STATE REPRESENTATIVE Donald H. Wong, center, recently presented a $1,000 donation to the Wakefield Independence Day Committee for its annual Fourth of July parade. Representative Wong presented the donation to Parade Chair Brian Fox, left, and Secretary and Fundraising Chair Amy Braid, right.

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Logo decision put off again

June 29, 2022

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — There will be no decision on a new logo for Wakefield Memorial High School until at least the fall, as the School Committee last night punted the decision into the next school year.

The school board was scheduled to vote on a new logo at its June 14 meeting, but that…

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Wakefield Rotary Club welcomes incoming President Gene Mullen

June 29, 2022

OUTGOING ROTARY PRESIDENT BRUCE DONOVAN swore in incoming President Gene Mullen at the Wakefield Rotary Club meeting held Tuesday, June 28 at Brightview Senior Living. Mullen will serve during the 2022-2023 year. (Gail Lowe Photo)

WAKEFIELD—Wakefield Rotarians welcomed Gene Mullen, newly elected incoming president for the 2022-2023 year, at the Tuesday, June 28 meeting…

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June 29, 2022

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Water & sewer rates going up

June 28, 2022

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Local ratepayers will see a 3.5 percent increase in their water rates and a 2.15 percent hike in the sewer rates for FY 2023, which begins July 1, 2022. The Town Council approved the increases after much discussion last night.