Wakefield News

Published in the March 21, 2018 edition

Published in the March 20, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Americal Civic Center was buzzing with excitement on Friday night!

WEF held its 2nd Annual Adult Spelling Bee on…

Published in the March 19, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The following statement was sent to the families of Galvin Middle School students on Thursday, March 15 by Adam Colantuoni, Principal:

Good afternoon Galvin families,

I want to share with you that our student walkout took place this morning at 10 a.m. for 17 minutes. Students…

Published in the March 19, 2018 edition.

Published in the March, 16, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Amy McLeod, currently in charge of curriculum and instruction at Lowell High, has been named the next principal of Wakefield’s flagship school.

McLeod was chosen to succeed Rich Metropolis as principal of Wakefield Memorial High yesterday by Supt. of Schools Dr. Kim Smith.

Smith released the…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The town of Wakefield will join hundreds of municipalities nationwide in filing lawsuits against manufacturers and distributors of powerful opioid painkillers that are said to be fueling the nation’s drug abuse crisis. Targets of the lawsuits include drugmakers such as Allergan, Johnson & Johnson, and Purdue Pharma, and the three large…

Published in the March 14, 2018 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Even before a single flake had fallen from yesterday’s storm, the town had already exceeded the budget allotted for snow and ice removal this year.

On the eve of Tuesday’s blizzard, DPW Director Richard Stinson was in front of the Board of Selectmen…