Wakefield News

Published in the September 13, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — This week, the Zoning Board of Appeals got its first look at a proposal for the next incarnation of the former American Mutual/Comverse building at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway.

Waterstone Properties Group purchased the property in January of 2018 for $15 million. They are…

Published in the September 12, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A Traffic Advisory Committee recommendation to make the public parking lot at Smith Street entirely four-hour and merchant parking was tabled by the Town Council at their meeting this week.

Police Lt. Joseph Anderson, the new Traffic Advisory Committee chairman, said that the…

Published in the September 12, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — In honor of the 375th anniversary of the town, the Wakefield Historical Society has planned a full day of activities, tours and events on Wakefield Heritage Day, Saturday, September 28.

In addition to a Museum Open House at the West Ward Schoolhouse, 39 Prospect Street, there…

Published September 11, 2019

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The ongoing issue of individuals loitering downtown, often in groups and sometimes drinking and panhandling, has resulted is numerous complaints to police. At this week’s Town Council meeting on the Common, representatives of the Police Department outlined the types of approaches they use to assist individuals…

Published in the September 10, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — At last night’s first-ever meeting outdoors on the shores of Lake Quannapowitt, the Town Council’s agenda featured a number of items related, directly or indirectly, to the Lake and its environs. The meeting was held on the Lower Common, between the Bandstand and…

Published in the September 9, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — “It is…