Wakefield News

Published in the June 11, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — With changes to parking time limits as well as the addition of civilian parking enforcement personnel coming July 1, Police Chief Steven Skory appeared before the Town Council last night to talk about some additional tweaks to the downtown parking plan.

Most parking…

Published in the June 11, 2019 edition.

Published in the June 10, 2019 edition.

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association could not have asked for a nicer day than Saturday…

Published in the June 10, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The West Side Social Club 4th of July Committee is pleased to announce this year’s theme for the annual children’s events held on the morning of July 4. The 2019 theme will be: American Heroes – 75th Anniversary of D-Day. The theme is a guideline for decorating…

Published in the June 7, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — All but one of the four informational kiosks supplied by the Wakefield Main Streets program have been installed, including one at the corner of Church Street and Lake Avenue that will include a digital component. Representatives of Wakefield Main Streets were on hand…

Published in the June 6, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

When did we become such weather wimps?

Two recent local events that were once routinely held outdoors unless forced inside by a deluge, now automatically happen under the artificial lights of LED bulbs rather than the brilliant sunshine that Mother Nature provides for free.

I’m…

Published June 5, 2019

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Several dozen people were on hand Monday afternoon as the Wakefield Human Rights Commission raised the pride flag in front of the Americal Civic Center to kick off LGBTQ Pride Month. The flag will fly until June 30, in conjunction with a Taste of Pride event…