Wakefield News

Published September 23, 2020

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – It truly is the end of an era for the Wakefield School Committee.

Christopher J. Callanan announced at last night’s meeting that he will be resigning effective Oct. 15.

“My circumstances at home have changed,” Callanan said, “and I am going to be moving from Wakefield…

Published September 23, 2020

Published in the September 22, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Police are investigating a shooting incident early this morning on Audubon Road that resulted in an Everett woman being taken to the hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds.

At approximately 3:50 a.m., the Wakefield Police responded to a parking garage located at 14 Audubon Rd. for…

Published in the September 21, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD— On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Wakefield Health Department will conduct its first flu clinic of the season. This pop-up event, open to those 19 years and older, will take place at the Farmers Market on North Avenue from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Those wishing to receive…

Published in the September 18, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Planning Board is now back to full strength after the Town Council, in a joint meeting with the Planning Board, appointed two individuals to fill vacant positions on the latter board. 

Joanne Scouler of 51A Chestnut St., a writer and trainer, and…

Published in the September 17, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council this week appointed a new subcommittee that will advise and work with the Permanent Building Committee in addressing the condition of the Public Works Facility on North Avenue. 

The 2019 Annual Town Meeting appropriated $100,000 for a Public Works Facility…

Published in the September 17, 2020 edition.

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — A birthday at any age is a good reason to celebrate, but when it involves 100 years of life? It’s…