Wakefield News

Published in the July 30, 2018 edition

Published in the July 27, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Town officials say they have received several complaints recently about rodents and other wildlife pests, including rats.

Some residents feel the reason why there has been an increase in rodent sightings in the area of Armory Street, West Water Street and near North Avenue is because…

Published in the July 27, 2018 edition.

Published in the July 26, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The School Committee welcomed two new district leaders this week. Kara Mauro will be the new Assistant Superintendent and Matthew Carter will head Wakefield Academy.

School Superintendent Douglas Lyons introduced Mauro and Carter at Tuesday’s School Committee meeting.

“I could not be happier to to…

Published in the July 26, 2018…

Published in the July 25, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Although most people seem happy with the School Department’s “Learn Anywhere” approach to snow day school cancellations, not everyone is on board with the program. The School Committee heard from two parents last night who expressed surprise and disappointment at a decision last…

Published in the July 24, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Tonight will mark a new era as Doug Lyons will attend his first School Committee meeting as Superintendent of Schools. The former Assistant Superintendent, Lyons was hired as superintendent after Dr. Kim Smith announced her retirement effective June 30.

Also tonight, the School Committee will formally…