Wakefield News

Published in the November 30, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — It’s been more than a month since the fire that destroyed the First Baptist Church on Oct. 23 and many have been wondering when the pile of rubble left from the fire and subsequent demolition will be removed.

According to Wakefield’s Emergency Management Director Thomas Walsh, it was…

Published in the November 30, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Tall Spire Nursery School has a new home for the remainder of the school year, thanks to The Savings Bank.

Beginning on January 2, Tall Spire will be located at 3 Chestnut Street in Wakefield in the building formerly occupied by Chas. F. Hartshorne Insurance. The…

Published in the November 29, 2018 edition

WAKEFIELD — On Saturday, December 1, downtown Wakefield will be transformed into a winter wonderland as we celebrate the season with the annual Holiday Stroll and Shop.

The festivities kick off on Saturday at 3 p.m. with the Holiday Hat Parade. Kids (and adults) of all ages are encouraged…

Published in the November 29, 2018 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

BOSTON — This week’s School Committee meeting was the annual meeting in Boston with METCO families, held Tuesday evening at Bethel AME Church in Jamaica Plain. The 7:30 p.m. regular meeting was preceded by a 6 p.m. dinner hosted by the METCO families.

The meeting included…

Published in the November 29, 2018 edition

WAKEFIELD — So, are you ready to get in the spirit of the holiday season? You need to look no farther than the First Parish Congregational Church of Wakefield. Your first option will be to attend the church’s Friday, November 30, Pie Social that will happen from 6-8…

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Published November 28, 2018

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Town Christmas Tree was placed at The Rockery yesterday, where it will be on display throughout the holiday season. The spruce tree was donated by local resident Barbara Paris. The tree grew in her back yard at 11 Forrester Rd.

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