Wakefield News

Published in the March 7, 2018 edition

WAKEFIELD — Supt. of Schools Dr. Kim Smith alerted the community yesterday to two important upcoming events, one sanctioned by the schools and the other a national, brief walkout to remember those young people who lost their lives in the school shooting in Parkland, Florida last month.

There will…

Published in the March 6, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Even with another storm about to hit tomorrow, thousands of homes and businesses in Massachusetts remained without power today, several days after a major nor’easter struck the East Coast.

Wakefield DPW Director Richard Stinson said that his crews were already preparing for the next…

Published in the March 5, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Emergency crews were kept busy for much of the weekend as a mighty nor’easter battered the region Friday and Saturday.

The town saw 1.9 inches of rain fall and about…

Published in the March 2, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The following was sent to Wakefield Memorial High School staff, students, and parents yesterday by Superintendent of Schools Kim Smith:

The Wakefield Memorial High School community will have an opportunity to meet two finalists for the position of principal and provide feedback to Assistant Superintendent Doug…

Published in the March 2, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Wakefield Human Rights Commission is hosting a discussion with inspiring women who will talk about their lives, career paths, and how they are engaged in making the local region a better place for all. The event will take place…

Published in the March 2, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The town will take another shot at building a hockey rink off Hemlock Road.

On Monday, the selectmen approved a request from Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio to advertise for bids to build a rink on the south side of Hemlock Road east of Landrigan Field…

Published in the March 2, 2018 edition.

Published in the March 1, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The School Department is poised to seek an FY 2019 budget of $40,028,324 reflecting an increase of $2,100,059 (5.54 percent). School Superintendent Dr. Kim Smith presented her recommended budget at Tuesday’s School Committee meeting.

While the School Committee will not vote on the…