Wakefield News

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — By noontime Saturday, April 14, the parking lot at the Wakefield-Lynnfield United Methodist Church was filled to capacity. People from all over had come to the church where the Wakefield Arts & Crafts Society held their annual exhibit.

Now in its 103rd year, members of the Society have showcased their…

Published in the April 16, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Police arrested a 21-year-old Somerville man just after noon on Friday for felony larceny over $250 after he allegedly stole a delivery package off the front porch of a Nahant Street home.

Police received a description of the suspect from a neighbor who witnessed the theft…

Published in the April 16, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Fire Chief Michael Sullivan is pleased to announce two promotions within the department that became effective on April 9. Lieutenant John Walsh has been promoted to Fire Captain and Firefighter Daniel Hancock has been promoted to Fire Lieutenant.

Lieutenant John Walsh is a thirteen year…

Published in the April 16, 2018 edition.

Published in the April 13, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A 50-year-old Beverly man will be summoned to court after a violent confrontation with police yesterday on Wiley Street.

Police went to a home there around 4:10 p.m. after a report that the suspect had threatened a neighbor while holding a hammer, which he may have…

Published in the April 13, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — It’s that time of year again.

The annual Wakefield Independence Day Committee April vacation carnival will be open this year at the Galvin Middle School starting on Tuesday, April 17, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and continuing Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 2 p.m. to…

Published in the April 13, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The next Superintendent of the Wakefield Public Schools was in town Tuesday night, as the School Committee interviewed the three finalists for the position in a marathon public session.

Wakefield’s current Superintendent, Dr. Kim Smith, has announced her intention to retire on June…

Published in the April 12, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — The School Committee will bring a FY 2019 budget of $40,028,324 to the April 30 Town Meeting, reflecting a $2,100,059 (5.54 percent) increase over last year’s budget.

The School Committee voted 6-1 to approve the budget. The only dissenting voice came from RJ Masse…

Published in the April 12, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

There was a time, not so very long ago, when Wakefield residents of sound mind would hear about towns like Concord banning plastic water bottles, roll their eyes and think, “There but for the grace of God…”

Then Wakefield Town Meeting banned plastic bags. And…