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Front Page: September 22, 2021

 

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PHOTO: Shadowy figure

A SQUIRREL grabs some late afternoon shade. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Town has $8 million in federal COVID relief funds

By MARK SARDELLA
WAKEFIELD — The federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provided $8,083,935.00 to Wakefield through the new Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. There are four categories of eligible uses and funds are specifically prohibited from being used in certain other areas.

Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio reviewed some of the options…

 

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Front Page: September 15, 2021

 

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Process underway for new Master Plan

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — For the first time since 2003, the town is about to embark on the creation of a new Master Plan. Economic Development Director Erin Kokinda met with the Town Council this week to discuss the process.

A Master Plan is a strategic framework that guides the town’s future physical and economic development based…

 

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PHOTO: Old man river

THE SAUGUS RIVER flows from its source at the head of Lake Quannapowitt, starting its 13-mile journey through Wakefield, Lynnfield and Saugus before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean in Lynn. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Racist graffiti found at the high school

WAKEFIELD — Authorities are investigating after the discovery this morning of racist graffiti in a girls’ bathroom stall at Wakefield Memorial High.

Following is a message sent to  WMHS families by Principal Amy McLeod.

“I am reaching out with some concerning news.

“This morning, racist graffiti was discovered on a stall door in one…

 

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Front Page: September 14, 2021

 

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Broadway will open, but train horns will sound

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — When it comes to reopening the Broadway commuter rail crossing, optimistic predictions followed by dashed hopes have bred a kind of cynicism when it comes to any new promise.

However, it does appear that the light at the end of the long tunnel has brightened somewhat. But that light comes with…

 

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Front Page: September 13, 2021

 

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Wakefield remembers 9/11

LT. STEVEN BIVENS and his daughter Hayden, age 4, rang the Fire Department’s ceremonial bell in memory of those lost on 9/11.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States was observed with “An Evening of Remembrance” on Veterans Memorial Common at dusk on…

 

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Front Page: September 10, 2021

 

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