Wakefield News

Published in the May 3, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Fire Department would like to remind residents that it is now illegal to burn brush and yard waste, after firefighters responded to several incidents of illegal outside burning yesterday.

At 12:45 p.m., firefighters went to a New Salem Street address on the first instance of…

Published in the May 3, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

I’m a big believer in giving back. So, I would like to repay a debt that is long overdue.

Social Justice Warriors (SJWs) have been giving me advice for longer than I can remember (and that’s a long time, as they often kindly remind me).…

Published in the May 1, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — It took 255 voters just over three hours last night to get through two articles on the 25-article Annual Town Meeting warrant, as attendees spent the bulk of that time discussing and voting on elements of the $95 million FY 2019 town budget…

Published in the April 30, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Annual Town Meeting gets underway tonight in Veterans Memorial Auditorium at the Galvin Middle School. Voters will determine the fate of 25 articles on the warrant, including the $93 million FY 2019 town budget and $2 million in capital outlay.

One article that is expected…

Published in the April 30, 2018 edition.

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — A bad moon rising over the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library on Main Street did nothing to dampen the spirits of those who…

Published in the April 27, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The School Committee once again finds itself in the crosshairs of an Open Meeting Law complaint. And the resident filing the complaint, Daniel Lieber of 1 Elm St., is no stranger to the process, having filed several Open Meeting Law complaints against the…

Published in the April 27, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A long-smoldering fire was extinguished this morning on Pleasant Street.

According to Fire Chief Michael Sullivan, a passerby reported smoke coming from the eaves and windows at 125 Pleasant St. around 5:45 a.m. today. The home, which was in the midst of undergoing extensive renovations, is located…

Published in the April 27, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Memorial HIgh School (WMHS) Senior Night Committee is excited to announce Wakefield Rotary as the lead sponsor for the…