Wakefield News

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Commonwealth Tank will be able to install a drainage system that will help to alleviate flooding in its parking lot and on New Salem Street after rain storms. The plan involves piping the parking lot runoff under New Salem Street to a swale on the other side that will eventually…

Published in the August 3, 2017 edition.

Published in the August 3, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

At long last, I’ve seen the light.

I’m admittedly a slow learner, but it has come to my attention that some readers find my weekly entries in the space needlessly caustic. Some might say “snarky” or even “mean.” I was deeply troubled when I learned…

Published in the August 1, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — With just over five weeks before local students return to class, the School Department has announced the filling of two elementary school principal positions.

Superintendent Dr. Kim Smith announced today that Elaina Byrne is the new Walton School principal, and current Wakefield Memorial High School…

Published in the July 31, 2017 edition.

Published in the July 31, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A 37-year-old Chelsea man was arrested early this morning for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, operating with a suspended registration and giving a false name to a police officer after the officer pulled the driver over on Spaulding Street.

According to police, Officer…

Published in the July 28, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — With growth comes change! The Festival Italia and Holiday Stroll have grown leaps and bounds in the last 8 years. Because of this, the Event Planning Committee (EPC) has chosen to move forward with Wakefield Main Streets its financial partner.

Event Planning Committee spokesperson Susan Majeski…

Published in the July 28, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Come join Wakefield Repertory Youth Theatre as they proudly present the fun-filled, family friendly “Shrek the Musical!” next week.

“Shrek the Musical!” will be performed at the…

Published in the July 27, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – A 32-unit condominium project proposed at 5 Bennett St. still has a way to go in the permitting process but it took a step closer at last…

Published in the July 26, 2017 edition

BOSTON – A New Salem Street oil tank removal and installation company and its president have been sued for allegedly illegally generating and storing hazardous waste and discharging pollutants into an unpermitted well at its facility and for conducting illegal asbestos removal work at an occupied building in…

Published in the July 25, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Tonight and tomorrow, members of the Walton and Dolbeare communities will have a chance to meet candidates for the open principal positions at the respective elementary schools.

Tonight is the Walton’s turn. Beginning at 6 p.m. in the gymnasium, the public is invited to meet principal…

Published in the July 25, 2017 edition.