Wakefield News

Published in the October 25, 2018 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Based on last spring’s MCAS tests, all public schools in Wakefield have met or partially met targets set by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). That means that all Wakefield schools have achieved the DESE accountability classification, “Not requiring assistance…

Published in the October 25, 2018 edition

BY: MARK SARDELLA

When the New England Patriots are in the playoffs, people can’t wait to hang their Patriot flags and put out their Patriot signs, banners, pennants and even display their inflated Patriots lawn ornaments. Sometimes even before the regular season ends. You can’t drive half…

Published in the October 25, 2018 edition

Published in the October 24, 2018 edition

WAKEFIELD — The stately First Baptist Church, a house of worship for generations, home to a nursery school educating hundreds of children over the years and an important part of a classic New England downtown, was destroyed in a massive fire last night set off by a lightning strike.

Fire…

Published in the October 23, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Tonight the School Committee will review Wakefield results for the MCAS tests that were administered last spring. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Kara Mauro and Wakefield Academy Director Matthew Carter will make the presentation (Carter works with district data in addition to running Wakefield…

Published in the October 22, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Fright Night is coming to the Galvin Auditorium on the afternoon-evening of Thursday, October 25 featuring two showings at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. of student made horror films. This is an awesome event, where you can check out some incredible student films created in the…

Published in the October 22, 2018 edition.