Wakefield News

Published in the January 3, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A plan has been filed with the Building Department to construct a 20-unit, mid-rise apartment building at 33 West Water St.

Presently on the site is a building that has in…

Published in the January 2, 2020 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

Since it’s the new year and a new decade, it seems like a good time for your periodic reminder that Wakefield is not in fact turning into “Condoville” or “Malden” or any of the other haughty labels that the snobs on social media…

Published in the December 31, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Another fantastic Fourth of July celebration kicked off the second half of 2019, thanks to the Wakefield Independence Day Committee and the West Side Social Club. From the morning children’s events on the Common to the outstanding parade in the afternoon to the music…

Published in the December 31, 2019 edition.

This is the first of two parts.

Published December 30, 2019

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The first half of 2019 foreshadowed coming changes in both municipal leadership and to the familiar downtown streetscape.

Early January brought news that DPW Director Richard Stinson would retire at the end of June. With 18 years at the…

Published in the December 27, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Despite some early concerns from parents, a decision made last February to eliminate 9th grade Honors English starting with the current school year has worked out well so far, according to school officials. Instead of offering separate Honors and College Prep level courses to…