Wakefield News

Published in the October 8, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Most everyone agreed with Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio’s assessment that the increased parking enforcement, especially in the downtown business district, has been an overall success.

“You are seeing spaces open for customers,” he observed at last night’s Town Council meeting. “You can drive…

Published in the October 7, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Tonight’s Town Council agenda features several reports related to the downtown business district, including one on parking enforcement.

The Town Council will also hear a report from Board of Health members, who will update Councilors regarding their projects and undertakings as part of an ongoing initiative for improved communication between Town…

Published in the October 4, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Now through Friday, October 25, the Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF) is accepting applications for their 2019-2020 grants program. Applications should be submitted via the WEF01880.org website.

WEF seeks to award $31,000, the largest amount in their 30 year history. These grants will support enrichment, environmental and…

Published in the October 3, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — An owner’s project manager (OPM) and a design consultant have been retained for the Greenwood School new roof project, which will be funded in part through the the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s accelerated repair program. The town got word in late June that the roof…

Published in the October 3, 2019 edition.

Published October 2, 2019

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The recently increased downtown parking enforcement has been “a tremendous success,” Chairman Edward Dombroski said at last week’s Town Council meeting. He said that the stepped-up enforcement in conjunction with increasing downtown parking limits from one hour to two hours and creating designated areas for merchants…