Wakefield News

Published in the December 31, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — In one sense the second half of 2020 got of to a quiet start as the official July 4 celebration was canceled, like everything else, due to COVID concerns.

There were none of the traditional morning children’s activities on the Common, no parade…

Published in the December 31, 2020 edition.

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The town of Wakefield might be providing supplemental water to the Lynnfield Center Water District (LCWD) down the road.

After two years of study, LCWD Superintendent John Scenna said during a recent informational meeting on Zoom teleconference that consultant CDM Smith is recommending…

Published in the December 30, 2020 edition.

Published in the December 30, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Permanent Building Committee (PBC) has a lot on its plate these days, juggling three different projects that are in their early stages.

A feasibility study of the Public Works Facility on North Avenue is about to get underway and the committee is…

Published in the December 30, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The year 2020 began innocently enough, offering little indication of the pain, chaos and devastation just around the corner.

Jan. 6 saw the demolition of a local landmark when Oosterman’s Rest Home at 706 Main St. was razed to make room for two…

Published in the December 28, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Engineering and consulting firm Weston & Sampson has been chosen to conduct a feasibility study of the Public Works Facility on North Avenue. The study will be aimed at analyzing the deficiencies at the current site and identifying potential solutions up to and…