Wakefield News

Published in the September 17, 2018 edition.

Local crews assist after gas explosions rock Merrimack Valley

Published in the September 14, 2018 edition.

Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department crews headed to the Merrimack Valley this morning to help figure out how a gas…

Published in the September 13, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council this week approved a number of changes recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee. The TAC is chaired by Police Lt. Steven Skory, who presented the recommended changes.

The TAC will take one recommendation back to the drawing board after the…

Published in the September 12, 2018 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Charter Review Committee has finalized its list of recommended changes to the Town Charter. Members of the committee met with the Town Council on Monday to discuss those recommendations and Town Counsel Thomas Mullen is in the process of putting those recommendations in the form of…

Published in the September 11, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A new committee will look at the Public Safety Building with an eye toward addressing the ongoing space and structural needs of the 15-year-old building. Last night, the Town Council voted to create a new 17-member “Public Safety Building Re-Assessment Committee.”

Annual Town…

Published in the September 10, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Hurricane Harvey caused at least 106 confirmed deaths in the United States and damage exceeding $125 billion, making it among the costliest natural disasters ever in the United States.

The 2017 mega-storm also produced its share of heroes, among them Coast Guard Lieutenant…

Published in the September 10, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A 55-year-old Lynn man faces multiple charges after the motorcycle he was driving was stopped by police near Main and Green streets Saturday evening.

Police said that Officer John Whaley was in his cruiser heading south on Main Street at about 6 p.m. when saw a gray…