Wakefield News

Published in the January 25, 2018 edition

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — “Line!”

If that were the only word Walton grade 4 student Frances Corcell had to memorize. But then, she wouldn’t have half as much fun.

The young thespian, age 9, will play the lead role in Greater Boston Stage Company’s “The Phantom Tollbooth…

Published in the January 24, 2018 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — School Committee members last night finalized the approach that they will take in seeking a successor to Superintendent Dr. Kim Smith, who has announced her intention to retire on June 30, 2018. They voted to accept the Labor Relations Subcommittee’s recommendation and go…

Published in the January 23, 2018 edition.

Published in the January 23, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Twice in two weeks Police Chief Rick Smith has gone before the Board of Selectmen to inform them of occasions where his officers had to respond to incidents involving local bars, and twice the board has decided to take no action against the…

Published in the January 23, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Town officials said they will closely monitor court proceedings involving Fire Capt. Christopher J. Smith, who has been accused of indecent assault on a 19-year-old woman at his Wakefield home.

Smith has been placed on paid administrative leave.

Yesterday afternoon, Fire Chief Michael Sullivan issued a…

WAKEFIELD — Two incumbent public servants have expressed a desire to keep serving.

Laurel Skinder Gourville, 33 Reynolds Rd., took out nomination papers for reelection to the Board of Health last week.

Longtime Town Moderator William Harbison Carroll of 48 Forest St. seeks reelection as well.

Here are positions up for election on April 24…

Published in the January 19, 2018…