Wakefield News

Published in the November 3, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Following the state’s lead, the Town Council voted last week to extend outdoor dining at participating local restaurants for another 60 days.

Earlier this year, Gov. Charlie Baker issued Executive Order 35, allowing restaurants to provide outdoor dining service with restrictions at the start…

Published in the November 2, 2020 edition.

Popular Emmanuel Episcopal Church rector will be missed

Published in the November 2, 2020 edition.

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — On Sunday, Nov. 1, the Reverend Dr. Matthew Cadwell delivered his final sermon after 12 years of leadership at Emmanuel Episcopal Church at the corner of Main and Bryant streets.

After a two-week break, he…

Published in the October 30, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD —The town remains in the higher risk COVID-19 category, based on this week’s report from the state Department of Public Health.

There have been 82 total positive tests over the most recent two week period, according to the DPH’s COVID-19 Dashboard. In last week’s report, there were…

Published in the October 30, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Fairmount Avenue resident Erin Kokinda has been named to the new position of Community and Economic Development Director for the town of Wakefield.

Kokinda was officially introduced to the Town Council at this week’s meeting.

After the Town Council voted to create the position…

Published in the October 30, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Chief Steven A. Skory and the Wakefield Police Department would like to share health and safety tips for families relating to Halloween, courtesy the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

“We encourage residents to review the following guidance as they make their plans for celebrating Halloween amid COVID-19…

Published in the October 29, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The attorney for real estate giant Cabot Cabot & Forbes has taken legal steps to freeze the zoning at 200 Quannapowitt Parkway, effectively negating two Friends of Lake Quannapowitt-initiated Town Meeting articles aimed at curtailing CC&F’s plans to develop the property.

CC&F has made…

Published October 28, 2020