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Front Page: November 30, 2021

November 30, 2021

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Decision close on Crescent Commons

November 30, 2021

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals appears to be inching toward a decision on “Crescent Commons,” the 40B affordable housing development proposed for 44-48 Crescent Street. Developer Joseph Boccelli and his attorney Brian McGrail met with the Zoning Board this month to provide an update and discuss next steps.

Crescent Commons would replace…

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Front Page: November 29, 2021

November 29, 2021

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Traffic impact of Lake project aired

November 29, 2021

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The traffic impact of the latest iteration of Cabot Cabot & Forbes’ mixed-use development at the head of the Lake was discussed at the Zoning Board of Appeals November meeting.

According to the report submitted by CC&F’s traffic consultant, the proposed project will have a smaller impact on traffic than the…

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Front Page: November 26, 2021

November 26, 2021

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Front Page: November 24, 2021

November 24, 2021

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Town is well-vaccinated against COVID

November 23, 2021

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The town is in “incredibly good shape” in terms of COVID vaccination rates, Health Director Anthony Chui told the Town Council last night. The council had asked Chui to provide a status update heading into the holiday season.

Chui said that 74 percent of 12-15 year-olds are vaccinated as are…

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Front Page: November 23, 2021

November 23, 2021

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Front Page: November 22, 2021

November 22, 2021

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Local man’s ‘Knight Rider’ K.I.T.T. replica brightens sick kids’ lives

November 22, 2021

WAKEFIELD RESIDENT FRANK D’ANGELI is shown with a replica of K.I.T.T, the artificially intelligent, indestructible vehicle featured in “Knight Rider,” a 1980s television show. (Courtesy Photo)

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD—Every kid needs a hero. Sick kids need one even more.

Wakefield resident Frank D’Angeli understands this truth, and he made it his mission to…