Wakefield News

Published in the April 11, 2018 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Author and historian Rick Beyer had some sobering words about the Founding Fathers of our country.

“These guys were not much different than our politicians of today,” Beyer told last night’s Sweetser Lecture audience. “They were filled with jealousy, ambition, anger and ego.…

Published in the April 10, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Two matters at last night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting sparked heated debate among members over the board’s role in advocating for current issues.

One of the issues was local, namely the changing of the board’s official name from selectmen to Town Council.

The other issue…

Published in the April 10, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Education Foundation (WEF) hosts the annual Celebration of Learning this Thursday evening at the Galvin Middle School Auditorium. The Celebration of Learning is an annual event where WEF, in partnership with the Wakefield Public Schools (WPS), recognizes individuals who exemplify the core values of their…

Published in the April 9, 2018 edition.

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Published in the April 6, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – “I will tell you unequivocally your schools are safe,” Police Chief Rick Smith told about 70 parents and other local residents who attended a School Safety Summit in the Galvin Middle School Auditorium on Wednesday evening.

While he noted that nothing can ever…

Published in the April 6, 2018 edition.

Published in the April 5, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Boys & Girls Club is on the move.

Club representatives announced yesterday they will relocate to the block across Main Street from the club’s current digs in the basement of the Americal Civic Center sometime in late summer or early fall.

A purchase and sale…