Wakefield News

Published February 13, 2019

WAKEFIELD — A winter storm that began just about when weather forecasters said it would dumped 4 inches of snow and a considerable amount of rain on Wakefield streets and driveways yesterday.

The DPW reported no major issues except for a few flooding incidents and an 8-inch water main break on…

Published in the February 12, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – In a lengthy discussion that covered areas from parking to drug addiction, the Town Council last night voted 5-2 to approve the $5,947,868 FY 2020 Police Department budget. The budget includes $48,000 for two part-time civilian parking attendants to increase enforcement in business…

Published on the February 11, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A proposal to hire two part-time civilian parking enforcement officers to help address the issue of parking for long periods in the downtown area will be discussed at tonight’s Town Council meeting.

Parking for extended periods beyond the current one-hour time limit is…

Published on the February 11, 2019 edition.

Published in the February 8, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Police and domestic violence prevention agency RESPOND, Inc. have partnered to present a Teen Dating Violence Workshop for local parents and caregivers of pre-teens and adolescents on Thursday, March 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wakefield Police Department, 1 Union St.

February…

Published in the February 7, 2019 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

Throughout his decades as a steady presence on the local scene, he has cultivated an air of quiet reserve. But now, one of Wakefield’s most iconic figures has finally broken his silence.

Some may find what he had to say shocking.

In an exclusive interview with…

Published in the February 7, 2019 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield is seeking residents who are interested in serving on the Environmental Sustainability Committee and are instructed to send a letter of interest and resume via email to Sherri Dalton, Executive Assistant at [email protected] by Wednesday, February 27 at 4:30 p.m. Appointments will be made in March…