Wakefield News

Published October 28, 2020

WAKEFIELD — In addition to voting for president, United States Senator, Representative in Congress, State Senator and State Representative, Massachusetts voters casting ballots in the Nov. 3 election face two ballot questions.

Under ballot Question 2, voters will weigh in on a voting system known as “ranked choice voting,” in which…

Published in the October 27, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield is likely to remain in the “red” zone for COVID-19 when this week’s numbers are released on Thursday, and due to that continuing status, the town will be required to go from Phase 3, Step 2 back to Phase 3, Step 1…

Published in the October 26, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — In addition to voting for president, United States Senator, Representative in Congress, State Senator and State Representative, Massachusetts voters casting ballots in the Nov. 3 election face two ballot questions.

Question 1 pertains to Motor Vehicle Mechanical Data. A “Yes” vote would provide motor vehicle owners…

Published October 23, 2020

Published October 23, 2020

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Big Three town boards met this week for their annual “Tri-Board” summit meeting, only this time the meeting was held virtually, via Zoom. The Town Council, the School Committee and the Finance Committee met Wednesday night to discuss the town’s finances and the impact of COVID-19…

Published in the October 22, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A 19-unit mid-rise apartment building will be built at 581-583 Salem St. after getting the green light from the Zoning Board of Appeals last week.

The project will be built on two existing parcels with a combined area of 24,638 square feet. The former Crossfit 128…

Published in the October 22, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

Out-of-state donors are pouring millions into an effort to forever alter the outcomes of Massachusetts elections.

Unfortunately for them, the concept of ranked choice voting is so convoluted that it can’t be convincingly explained in a one-minute TV ad or even with an oversized, glossy…

Published October 21, 2020

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Pending negotiations, LeftField has been selected by the Permanent Building Committee (PBC) as their first choice to serve as the Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) for the expansion/renovation of the police side of the Public Safety Building.

PBC Chairman Joseph Bertrand will now enter negotiations with LeftField…