Wakefield News

Published August 14, 2019

MELROSE — It didn’t take long for Rick Stinson to find something to keep himself busy.

Yesterday, he was named the interim director of Melrose’s Department of Public Works by Mayor Gail Infurna. Stinson will temporarily succeed John Scenna, who is leaving Melrose early next month to become the head professional…

Published August 13, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Mental Health Clinician Jennifer Waczkowski was recently recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) for her tremendous work in the community of Wakefield and was awarded the “Clinical Collaboration with Law Enforcement Award” at this year’s Mental Health and Law Enforcement Conference.

This is a prestigious award that…

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Published on the August 9, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department has offered to provide three public electric vehicle charging stations to the town and the Town Council is now in the process of sorting out issues related to location and logistics.

WMGLD General Manager Peter Dion…

Published on the August 9, 2019 edition.

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — The weather on Thursday night, Aug…

Published in the August 8, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield’s new and improved web site is expected to debut later this month, but this week Town Councilors got a sneak preview.

Jennifer McDonald, the town’s Content and Communications manager, provided a demonstration at Monday evening’s Town Council meeting.

Websites…

Published August 7, 2019