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Seeing what works in local schools

HAWAII STATE REPRESENTATIVE Justin Woodson was in town yesterday at the suggestion of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. According to Supt. of Schools Dr. Kim Smith, he and others toured the Galvin Middle School and the Greenwood School as a way of "contrasting new and old facilities that host consistent, high quality curriculum, instruction and technology." From the left are Greenwood School Principal Deb Collura, Wakefield School Committee Chairman Rob Tiro, Galvin Principal Adam Colantuoni, Assistant Supt. of Schools Doug Lyons, School Committee member Anne Fortier, Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio, Supt. Kim Smith, Justin Woodson and Wakefield Memorial High Principal Rich Metropolis. (Keith Curtis Photo)
HAWAII STATE REPRESENTATIVE Justin Woodson was in town yesterday at the suggestion of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. According to Supt. of Schools Dr. Kim Smith, he and others toured the Galvin Middle School and the Greenwood School as a way of “contrasting new and old facilities that host consistent, high quality curriculum,

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One hurt in crash

Published in the August 11, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A driver was cited yesterday morning following a two-vehicle collision at the Dunkin’ Donuts on Main Street in the Junction.

One of the drivers involved was taken to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital for treatment of injuries sufffered when the driver of a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero was operating north…

 

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A family affair at the Ice Cream Social

WAKEFIELD GRANDMOTHER MAUREEN FUNK was surrounded by her grandchildren at the Hartshorne House Ice Cream Social held Wednesday night, Aug. 9. From left: Charlie Sillari, 9; Sofia Sillari, 7; Funk; Elle Ward, 4; Matty Sillari, 5 and Ryan Ward, 6. (Gail Lowe Photo) 
WAKEFIELD GRANDMOTHER MAUREEN FUNK was surrounded by her grandchildren at the Hartshorne House Ice Cream Social held Wednesday night, Aug. 9. From left: Charlie Sillari, 9; Sofia Sillari, 7; Funk; Elle Ward, 4; Matty Sillari, 5 and Ryan Ward, 6. (Gail Lowe Photo)

Published in the August 10, 2017 edition.

 

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Alum donates to Warrior football program

Published in the August 10, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Thanks to a very generous gift from a Wakefield Memorial High alumnus, the WMHS football team will soon be sporting new uniforms.

Andrew S. Lombara, a 1988 WMHS graduate and a standout football player, has donated $10,000 to be used for the high…

 

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Weeded out

Published in the August 10, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

The good news for the Cannabis Community is the Massachusetts legislature finally finished tinkering with the law making recreational marijuana legal and Gov. Charlie Baker has signed it.

The bad news is the first pot shops won’t open for another 324 days.

But who’s counting…

 

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Fire knocked down on Hart St.

Published in the August 9, 2017 edition

THICK SMOKE POURS FROM the former Sallese & Sons locker making facility on Hart Street. (Keith M. Curtis Photo)
THICK SMOKE POURS FROM the former Sallese & Sons locker making facility on Hart Street.
(Keith M. Curtis Photo)

WAKEFIELD — A two-story building that formerly housed a school locker manufacturer was the scene this morning of a two-alarm fire on Hart Street.
The old Sallese & Sons…

 

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It must be August if……

YOUNGSTERS are learning the art of sailing under the tutelage of the Quannapowitt Yacht Club. (Maureen Doherty Photo)
YOUNGSTERS are learning the art of sailing under the tutelage of the Quannapowitt Yacht Club. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

Published in the August 8, 2017 edition.

 

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Schools to host delegation from Hawaii

Published in the August 8, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — School Superintendent Dr. Kim Smith has announced that Wakefield Public Schools will host a visit from State Representative Justin H. Woodson of Hawaii on Thursday, Aug. 10. Rep. Woodson represents District 9, which includes Kahului, Puunene, Old Sand Hills, and Maui Lani.

Rep. Woodson is heading…

 

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AUDIOLOGISTS CORNER: Sound advice

Published in the August 8, 2017 edition

DR. CHRISTINE CORLEY Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA Clinical Audiologist
DR. CHRISTINE CORLEY
Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
Clinical Audiologist
DR. ELLA RAPOSO-SACKS Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA Clinical Audiologist
DR. ELLA RAPOSO-SACKS
Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA
Clinical Audiologist

This was submitted by Atlantic Audiology.
Happy summer! Here in New England, we know how to appreciate our hot, hazy days of summer. We spend a lot of time outside, enjoying the…

 

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Crowd enjoys the sounds of Wakefield Summer Band

FRIDAY NIGHT ON THE LOWER COMMON, a group of talented musicians kept the audience’s feet tapping during another great performance. (Colleen Riley Photo)
FRIDAY NIGHT ON THE LOWER COMMON, a group of talented musicians kept the audience’s feet tapping during another great performance. (Colleen Riley Photo)

Published in the August 7, 2017 edition.

 

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Festival Italia looking great

Published in the August 7, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The town’s summer street party is less than two weeks away.

The 2017 edition of Festival Italia in downtown Wakefield is set for Saturday, August 19, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

It is a celebration of Wakefield’s Italian culture and tradition that makes this event great. To…

 

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Summer is abuzz

BEHIND the old Century 21 Commonwealth building on Albion Street, this bee loads up for the hive. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)
BEHIND the old Century 21 Commonwealth building on Albion Street, this bee loads up for the hive. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

Published in the August 4, 2017 edition.

 

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