Wakefield News

Published in the June 19, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Ruth Clay, Health Director for the district that comprises Wakefield and Melrose, said that the number of COVID-19 cases in both communities remains “flat.” A portion of last night’s Board of Health meeting was devoted to a joint session with both the Wakefield and Melrose health…

Published in the June 18, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Like just about everything else in the COVID-19 era, the 2020 Annual Town Meeting will have a different look and feel. Per executive order of Governor Charlie Baker, Town Meeting, as the municipal legislative body, is exempt from any orders limiting the size of…

Published June 17, 2020

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — It won’t be easy, but according to Finance Committee Chairman Daniel Sherman, the town should be able to weather all but the worst economic projections resulting from the COVID-19 shutdown. A history of sound fiscal practices along with a deliberate effort by the town over that…

Published in the June 16, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — At Saturday’s Town Meeting, voters will again consider a proposal to renovate and expand the police side of the Public Safety Building. The article appears as Article 5 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant.

A televised forum was held last week to discuss…

Published in the June 15, 2020 edition.

WAKEFIELD — From Joseph John Alden to Trevor Lee Zupan, 264 seniors bid farewell to Wakefield Memorial High during graduation ceremonies at Landrigan Field Saturday and Sunday.

The weather could not have…