Wakefield News

Published in the July 6, 2017 edition

Published in the July 6, 2017 edition

BOSTON, July 6, 2017 – Foreclosure petitions in May are down 8.0 percent compared to last year, according to a new report from The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman.
That trend is even more significant in Wakefield, where only two petitions to foreclose were filed in…

Published in the July 5, 2017 edition

WAKEFIELD — This grand old town played host to thousands of people during a day long July Fourth celebration yesterday that included activities for kids and their parents, the traditional…

Published in the July 5, 2017 edition

Published in the July 5, 2017 edition

Published in the July 3, 2017 edition

WAKEFIELD — It is supposed to be a picture perfect day tomorrow as Wakefield celebrates our nation’s 241st birthday.
There will be something for everything, from a judged doll carriage parade and kids’ races to a rocking good time on the Common and the always spectacular fireworks display…

Published in the June 30, 2017 edition.

The Lucius Beebe Memorial Library Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to offer Catherine McDonald, Assistant Director of the Beebe Library the position of Library Director. Sharon Gilley, the current director, is retiring today after 40 years of service.

McDonald has been the Assistant Director for nearly seven…

Published in the June 29, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Two of the bigger building projects in town, “Wakefield Station” at 175 North Ave. and the new Hallmark Health medical building at 888 Main St. will require the developer to make certain traffic improvements around their respective sites.

Attorney Brian McGrail, who represents the developers…

Published in the June 29, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

Athought occurred to me while anticipating the July Fourth Parade. As important as Independence Day is, it overshadows other early summer observances that just don’t get the respect they deserve. It’s like having a birthday on Christmas. Nobody notices.

Well, I’m here to right…

Published in the June 28, 2017 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Wakefield will not be allowing students from other towns to attend Wakefield Public Schools in the 2017-2018 School year.
The School Committee last night held its required annual school choice public hearing but no one from the public came to testify for or…

Published in the June 28, 2017 edition

WAKEFIELD — The Dockside Restaurant in Wakefield, located at 1099 Main St., is hosting a fundraiser to benefit Melanie Hartrey, a Wakefield native and over 10-year employee of the restaurant.
Melanie recently suffered a spinal cord injury and is presently in recovery for the next several months. The…

Published in the June 28, 2017 edition