Wakefield News

Published in the June 1, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — For the second year in a row the normally routine annual approval of the Wakefield Farmers Market contract took an unpleasant turn as an ongoing feud between market manager Wendy Dennis and one of the vendors, The Bread Shop, went public again at…

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Published in the May 31, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Recreation Commission believes that all children should be able to enjoy local playgrounds, so at a meeting last week members discussed and overwhelmingly voted to to pursue incorporating some equipment for handicapped children at the town’s parks.

It’s all in the preliminary stages, according to Recreation Director Dan McGrath, but the Recreation…

Published in the May 30, 2018 edition

The following statement has been released by Sam Hammar, Democratic candidate for State Senate.

MELROSE — I’ve had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of folks since announcing my candidacy for State Senate earlier this year. When speaking with voters, common themes have emerged – the suffocating cost of…

Published in the May 29, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Despite a rather damp and dreary Memorial Day, hundreds of residents turned out to honor fallen heroes at two local ceremonies yesterday.

A light mist was falling as the…

Published in the May 25, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — On Monday we remember those who have died fighting in our nation’s wars.

Memorial Day 2018…