Wakefield News

Published in the May 30, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Far from the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day 2017 felt more like late winter, with…

Published in the May 30, 2017 edition.

By RICHARD LARDNER

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved the nomination of former Sen. and Wakefield Memorial High School graduate Scott Brown to be U.S. ambassador to New Zealand.

The move — by voice vote on Thursday — all but assures…

Published in the May 26, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — As Memorial Day approaches, the town again gets set to remember the lives of those Wakefieldians who died serving our country.

The observances begin at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 29, at Moulton Park when the West Side Social Club (WSSC) holds its annual Memorial Day…

Published in the May 25, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

TAMPA, Florida — The murder last Friday in Florida of an 18-year-old man from Wakefield appears rooted in the alleged killer’s past affiliation with hate groups and his perception of being disrespected after his recent conversion to Islam.

Andrew W. Oneschuk was killed in a…

Published in the May 24, 2017 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The Wakefield Farmers Market has refused a request from a Wakefield business to participate in the weekly market, and many in the community as well as several members of the Board of Selectmen aren’t happy about it.
The Bread Shop, a popular bakery…

Published in the May 24, 2017 edition

Published in the May 23, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Caryn’s Restaurant and Sports Bar will have its liquor license suspended for three days after the Board of Selectmen determined at a hearing last night that on two separate occasions patrons were overserved alcohol at the 397 Main St. establishment.

The board voted…

Published in the May 23, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Family and friends of Wakefield Memorial High School’s Class of 2017 will have an opportunity to photograph the students and their prom dates during the traditional grand march before the May 31 senior prom thanks to The Savings Bank, sponsor of the march.

This is the…

Published in the May 22, 2017 edition.

Published in the May 22, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Once again, quietly and without much fanfare, the Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association (WCNA) has stepped up.

Last Friday morning, two new bronze plaques honoring Spanish American War veterans were installed at The Rockery, thanks to the WCNA, replacing the two original plaques that mysteriously vanished…

Published in the May 22, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A 22-year-old woman was arrested by State Police on Vernon Street after being involved in a two-car crash on Route 128 and then fleeing the scene. The accident occurred at about 5:45 a.m. on Saturday on the northbound side of the highway, near Exit 41.

The…

Published in the May 19, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Beginning the week of May 22, the town will begin roadway improvements to Valley Street, Cottage Street, Hart Street and Melvin Street from Cottage to Nahant Street.

DPW Director Richard Stinson said, “We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The goal is to complete the…