Wakefield News

Published in the April 12, 2021 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey was in Wakefield last week to call attention to the role that the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has played in helping small businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic and retain staff during the resulting economic downturn.

Markey was…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The town turned out in force yesterday afternoon to help one of its most respected citizens celebrate…

Published in the April 8, 2021 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

By now, you’ve probably heard that the School Committee voted on March 23 to eliminate the Wakefield Warrior logo.

You may have inferred from that 5-2 vote that the issue is settled and the April 27 Town Election vote on the Warrior logo ballot…

Published in the April 8, 2021 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The popular leader of the Galvin Middle School is moving on.

Adam Colantuoni wrote in a message yesterday to Galvin families that he has accepted another administrative job in Salem. 

He wrote, “It is bittersweet to share this email with you this afternoon. After serving as…

Published April 7, 2021

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD—Over the past year when the coronavirus pandemic forced businesses, organizations and households into lockdown, people found ways to carry on.

Zoom meetings became popular meeting places where all age groups could convene and enjoy the company of others or discuss important topics.

First Parish Congregational Church’s Youth…

Published in the April 6, 2021 edition…

Published in the April 5, 2021 edition.

 WAKEFIELD — Rosemarie Galvin will be recommended for the important schools’ position of Director of Special Education.

In an email last week, Supt. of Schools Doug Lyons and Asst. Supt. of Schools Kara Mauro wrote on behalf of the rest of interview committee, “We have reached the end…