Wakefield News

Published in the January 11, 2018 edition.

Published in the January 11, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Board of Selectmen this week renewed some additional common victualler licenses and Class II (used) auto dealer licenses for businesses whose renewal fees had come in too late to be handled when the bulk of the licenses were renewed at the December…

Published in the January 10, 2018 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — With the recent announcement by school Superintendent Dr. Kim Smith that she will retire on June 30, 2018, the School Committee is wasting no time setting in motion the process for selecting her successor.

Last night Labor Subcommittee Chairman Thomas Markham presented his…

Published in the January 9, 2018 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Board of Selectmen last night elected to take no action against the Dockside Restaurant in response to an incident last November involving a highly intoxicated couple who told police that they had been drinking at the Greenwood bar. The outcome left Police…

Published in the January 8, 2018 edition.

Published in the January 8, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Vacancies in top educational spots continue to appear in town. The most recent is at the Greenwood School, where Principal Deb Collura will be retiring at the end of the school year in June.

This announcement comes right on the heels of Wakefield Memorial High Principal…

Published in the January 5, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Residents continue to dig out from a monster winter storm that dumped at least 16 inches of snow on Wakefield yesterday during the first blizzard…

Published in the January 4, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — More top school administrators are leaving at the end of the academic year.

Wakefield Memorial High School Principal Rich Metropolis has announced his resignation effective June 30.

The following is the statement he released to parents on January 3:

“I am reaching out to inform you…

Published in the January 3, 2018 edition

WAKEFIELD — As you may have heard, the region is bracing for a blizzard.

According to DPW…

Published in the January 2, 2018 edition.

Published in the January 2, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — For those who need help removing snow this winter, Shawn Nelson and Oisin Cullen are ready to help.

With another winter storm probably coming Thursday, the Daily Item announces their availability as a public service.

Shawn can go anywhere in town and can be reached at…

Published in the January 2, 2018 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Dockside Restaurant in Wakefield is holding a weekly contest designed to help Wakefield residents pay their Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department bill.

All Wakefield residents are invited to enter a weekly drawing for a $100 Gift Card towards their WMGLD Bill. The first drawing will be…