Wakefield News

Published in the November 22, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Once again, the Town Council will have a lot to digest when it meets Monday night.

With the Thanksgiving holiday looming, councilors will renew a variety of license applications, from Common Victualler and All-Liquor to Entertainment and Fortune Teller. At a recent meeting, the council heard…

Published in the November 21, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

If you thought the local plastic bag ban passed by the town a couple of years ago was bad, take heart. It’s about to get a lot worse.

The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a measure that would ban plastic bags statewide. The State…

Published in the November 21, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield’s venerable Sweetser Lecture Series has three speakers booked for its 2020 season. All three lectures will be in The Savings Bank Theatre at Wakefield High School, 60 Farm St., Wakefield. Each lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. on its scheduled evening.

Tickets for a single lecture are $10 with a…

Published November 20, 2019

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The chairman of the Veterans Advisory Board would like to see the board expanded so that additional members can do more to assist in getting the word out to Wakefield veterans about services and benefits available to them.

Chairman Jay Pinette appeared before the Town Council…

Rail Trail funds approved

Published in the November 19, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The 121 voters in attendance made quick work of the 11 articles on last night’s Regular Town Meeting warrant, finishing up business by about 8:30 p.m.

Under Article 1, Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio and School Superintendent Douglas Lyons provided…

Published in the November 18, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — For illegally cutting down trees in the Crystal Lake watershed area across from his home in early October, the town expects Sylvan Avenue resident Michael Thater to pay $9,500 for 30 trees to replace the 15 he removed at a 2-1 ratio. The…

Published in the November 15, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council voted this week to accept a donation of three electric vehicle (EV) charging stations from the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department and to participate in a related one-year pilot program.

Town Councilor Julie Smith-Galvin, who also heads up the…