Wakefield News

Published September 9, 2020

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The School Committee last night approved a new policy on face coverings. The policy was laid on the table at the Aug. 25 meeting for two weeks consideration prior to last night’s vote.

“A face covering that covers the nose and mouth must be worn by all individuals…

Published in the September 8, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — According to National Grid, as of Friday, September 4, crews have completed 50 percent of the duct bank installation in Wakefield for the Woburn-to-Wakefield underground transmission line project.

“This milestone achievement is a result of a culmination of hard work by our construction team, coordination with…

Published in the September 3, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A number of COVID-related updates were provided at last night’s Board of Health meeting.

Health Director Ruth Clay noted in her Director’s Report that Wakefield remains “white” on the state’s risk map, meaning the town is in the lowest risk category.

As of…

Published in the September 3, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

Monday is Labor Day, meaning that the Summer of 2020 will finally, mercifully, be over.

So long, COVID Summer. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.

It was the summer of face coverings, cancellations and quarantines, as opposed to concerts, camp and cookouts…

Published September 2, 2020

WAKEFIELD — U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey and Congressman Seth Moulton, two progressive lawmakers in Washington, faced down opposition in yesterday Democratic primary election.

Markey beat challenger U.S Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III in all seven Wakefield precincts, according to unofficial results this morning. In Precinct 1, Markey had 507 votes…