Wakefield News

Published in the June 18, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and…

Published in the June 17, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Firefighters had to rescue boaters in two separate incidents on Saturday as high winds proved challenging for those operating watercraft on Lake Quannapowitt.

Just before 2 p.m., a caller reported a catamaran had overturned with two occupants in the water about 50 yards offshore at the Common. Firefighters donned…

Published in the June 17, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Those attending last weekend’s Wakefield Relay For Life had an extra reason to celebrate. It was…

Posted on: Monday, June 17, 2019

Police are reporting that bones have been found behind a shed on a Lakeshore Drive property.

The home had recently been sold. It was once a sober house, police said.

Local authorities are in something of a holding pattern at the moment as experts first determine whether the bones…

Published in the June 14, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Soccer Association turns 50 this year and will hold an anniversary celebration on Sept. 8. In addition to that event, the Wakefield Food Pantry is planning a weekend Soccer Jamboree fundraiser for Aug. 16-18.

Mike Boudreau, who serves on the boards of both…

Published in the June 13, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The bad news is that the concrete slab under the Galvin Middle School is sinking and will require a major fix. The good news is that the school remains safe and the problem can almost certainly be rectified at no cost to the…

Published June 12, 2019

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A policy related to postings on the four town-owned kiosks was tabled for two weeks by the Town Council pending public input and any needed tweaking. Meanwhile, the town has a new policy on the flying of flags at the Americal Civic Center, approved by the Town…