Wakefield News

Published in the July 6, 2021 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The group involved in an hours-long armed standoff with Massachusetts State Police that shut down the local stretch of Route 128 Saturday morning were due to appear in court today.

Eleven people were taken into custody at the end of the surreal incident, which required authorities to order…

Published in the July 2, 2021 edition.

BY MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The School Committee this week heard about plans to incorporate into the curriculum at all levels materials and lessons that “more accurately reflect Native American history, culture, and the contributions of indigenous peoples connected to Wakefield.” 

The move is rooted in a resolution that came about last…

Published July 2, 2021

Published in the July 1, 2021 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A new Seagrave pumper has been delivered to the Wakefield Fire Department and is scheduled to be placed into service in the next several weeks, replacing “Engine 4,” a pumper that has served the town for the last 25 years.

Fire Chief Michael Sullivan this…

Published June 30, 2021

Published June 30, 2021

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The town has opted into the “Property Assessed Clean Energy” (PACE) program administered by MassDevelopment. The PACE program allows commercial property owners to finance energy improvements via special betterment assessments on their property tax bills.

The Town Council voted this week to adopt the program, making Wakefield commercial property…