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PHOTO: Shovel ready

THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING expansion and renovation project officially got underway with a groundbreaking ceremony this morning with several dozen town officials and citizens in attendance. From left, Town Councilor Jonathan Chines, Deputy Police Chief Craig Calabrese, Lt. Scott Reboulet, Police Chief Steven Skory, Merry Eldridge, Bob Eldridge, Town Councilor Ed Dombroski, Fire Chief Michael

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More budgets approved

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council this week approved several more FY 2023 departmental budgets, including the previously approved DPW budget, which needed to be adjusted to account for a recent union contract settlement.

Town Accountant Kevin Gill presented the budget numbers, beginning with the revised Public Works Department amounts.

He said that…

 

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Front Page: April 15, 2022

 

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Bad feelings over schools’ Good Friday decision

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A last-minute decision to call off school on Good Friday has upset local parents who have had to scramble to arrange child care for the unanticipated day off. Some were also annoyed that the decision will result in an extension of the school year by an additional day in June. Others remain…

 

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Schools again earn important music education award

THE WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL BAND

WAKEFIELD – For the 10th time in the past 11 years, the Wakefield Public Schools have been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Wakefield is one of 4 percent of districts across the nation and one of 12…

 

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Front Page: April 13, 2022

 

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PHOTO: Gator spirit!

MAX CARROLL, age 8, was excited to welcome back the Gator Gallop, a 5K fun run/walk to benefit the Greenwood School and Wakefield Educational Foundation. This was his inaugural appearance. The 9th Gallop last Saturday had an impressive turnout and everyone enjoyed the festivities. Category winners received awards, a DJ blasted tunes and there were

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Boat concession renewed

WAKEFIELD — The Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham and Wakefield will again run the boat rental concession on the Lower Common this summer as the Town Council voted to extend the contract for another year.

This will be the second summer that the Boys & Girls Club has run the boat rental operation. Previously, Boston…

 

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Front Page: April 12, 2022

 

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$2M capital plan OK’d

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Voters at the May 16 Annual Town Meeting will be asked to approve $2.1 million in tax levy-funded capital appropriations along with $875,000 in Water Division enterprise funds and $862,000 in Sewer Division enterprise funds for capital spending.

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PHOTO: Mellow yellow

FORSYTHIA ARE IN BLOOM everywhere, like this one on Salem Street. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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