Wakefield News

Published in the July 16, 2018 edition.

Published in the July 16, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A plan to deploy way-finding kiosks as a way to help drive lake-walkers to the downtown area has caused such a stir that the Town Council has placed the matter on its agenda for tonight’s meeting.

The specific bone of contention appears to be the location one…

Published in the July 13, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Local law enforcers teamed up to catch a man they believe responsible for a rash of recent catalytic converter thefts near the downtown.

Early this morning, police arrested 37-year-old Christopher M. Towle, described as a homeless Wakefield man, after an officer came upon him near a…

Published in the July 13, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

There are few responsibilities easier for citizens to fulfill than voting. Last week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court agreed, at least when it comes to requiring voters to be registered before election day. It’s a safeguard that allows city and town clerks to verify the eligibility of each would-be voter…

Published in the July 11, 2018 edition

Published in the July 11, 2018 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The group that spearheaded the effort to overturn the Town Meeting decision to fund an $8 million expansion/rehab of the Public Safety Building spent a total of $334.27 to accomplish their goal, according to a Campaign Finance Report filed with the Town Clerk’s…