Wakefield News

Published in the December 7, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Human Rights Commission invites you to submit nominations for The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Service Awards. These awards recognize Wakefield youth, residents, town employees, businesses, and community groups who have made significant and tangible contributions in promoting the civil and…

Published in the December 4, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Positive COVID-19 cases keep rising throughout town.

In the school system, for example, Supt. Doug Lyons and his team are wrestling with more cases while trying to keep buildings open. Yesterday, Lyons wrote:

“I am writing to inform you that since our correspondence yesterday, we have 4…

Published in the December 3, 2020 edition.

The following was sent out yesterday by Supt. of Schools Doug Lyons.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am writing to inform you that since our last correspondence, in the 13 days (11-19 to 12-2), we have recorded 12 new COVID positive student cases and 4 new staff cases…

Published in the December 3, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

What’s the perfect Christmas gift for a member of the Wakefield Memorial High School Class of 2020?

Why, a copy of the Town of Wakefield 2020 Annual Street List, of course! This handsome volume features a graphic on the front cover offering congratulations to those…

Published December 2, 2020

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A third new multi-unit residential building has been proposed on Salem Street in Montrose, in the area between Pleasure Island Road and the Lynnfield line.

The latest…

Published in the December 1, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Gale-force winds and periodically heavy rain lashed the area yesterday, but Wakefield seems to have weathered the fierce storm well.

According to DPW Director Joseph Conway, the department began received calls around 4 p.m. for tree limbs down. Crews with the DPW’s Forestry and Parks Division…

Published in the November 30, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Hoping that the fourth time is the charm, the town will once again try to sell a vacant parcel of land at 124 Green St. in Stoneham that is owned by the town of Wakefield. The town has thrice previously attempted to sell…