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Tulip time

MAY DAY was cold and damp, but the tulips in front of the Hiker statue helped to brighten an otherwise gray day. (Mark Sardella Photo)
MAY DAY was cold and damp, but the tulips in front of the Hiker statue helped to brighten an otherwise gray day. (Mark Sardella Photo)

Published in the May 4, 2017 edition.

 

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Saving American history

Published in the May 4, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – In more than one sense, the third and final talk of the 2017 Sweetser Lecture season was a bit of a throwback.

For one thing, Stephen Puleo, a Sweetser favorite, was making his sixth appearance since the series was resurrected 1984. And more…

 

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PHOTO: Fitting tribute to lost World War I veterans

THANKS TO THE efforts of the Veterans Department with support from the Veterans Advisory Board, Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio and the Board of Selectmen, a new World War I memorial was installed by the DPW and others this morning on the Veterans Memorial Common. The new monument honoring those Wakefieldians who made the supreme sacrifice during The War to End All Wars will be officially dedicated at Memorial Day ceremonies May 29. The plaque has been cleaned and mounted on a new granite stone.
THANKS TO THE efforts of the Veterans Department with support from the Veterans Advisory Board, Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio and the Board of Selectmen, a new World War I memorial was installed by the DPW and others this morning on the Veterans Memorial Common. The new monument honoring those Wakefieldians who made the supreme

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School plan OK’d amid controversy

Published in the May 3, 2017 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The School Department got its requested $38 million FY 2018 budget, including a 4.84 percent increase, but not before taking significant rebuke at Town Meeting Monday night for allegedly violating an agreement to limit its budget increase to 4 percent.
Two years ago…

 

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July 4 parade donations sought

Published in the May 3, 2017 edition

WAKEFIELD — The Fourth of July is right around the corner, but there’s still time to make your donation in support of the parade.
Donation envelopes are being included in the municipal light bills during the month of May. All you need to do is to drop a…

 

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Local color

THE CRABAPPLE TREE in front of Town Hall is in full bloom along with the yellow tulips around its base. (Mark Sardella Photo)
THE CRABAPPLE TREE in front of Town Hall is in full bloom along with the yellow tulips around its base. (Mark Sardella Photo)

Published in the May 2, 2017 edition.

 

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TM passes $6M Walton project

Published in the May 2, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The plan to expand and renovate the Walton School on Davidson Road will go forward after neighborhood residents and supporters turned out in force at Town Meeting last night to support the $6 million project. At 9:20 p.m. after the completion of Article…

 

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Blossoms at the Beebe sparkles with ‘Spring Bling’!

KATE MORGAN (left), AMI WALL AND ROB TIRO relaxed outside on the Beebe Library’s plaza where they were spotted taking advantage of the summer-like weather. (Gail Lowe Photo)
KATE MORGAN (left), AMI WALL AND ROB TIRO relaxed outside on the Beebe Library’s plaza where they were spotted taking advantage of the summer-like weather. (Gail Lowe Photo)

Published in the May 2, 2017 edition.

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — The weather on Saturday night, April 29, was nearly perfect for celebrating the 10th anniversary…

 

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A hint of summer

THIS WEEKEND OFFERED a 40-degree temperature swing from Saturday to Sunday. Fortunately, this dog owner and her pet got out on the warmer day. (Donna Larsson Photo)
THIS WEEKEND OFFERED a 40-degree temperature swing from Saturday to Sunday. Fortunately, this dog owner and her pet got out on the warmer day. (Donna Larsson Photo)

Published in the May 1, 2017 edition.

 

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Town Meeting tonight at 7

Published in the May 1, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Annual Town Meeting gets underway tonight at 7 in Veterans Memorial Auditorium at the Galvin Middle School. Voters will consider 29 articles, including the town’s $87 million FY 2018 budget, plus $2.1 million in proposed capital spending.

Also on the warrant is an…

 

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In charge of the Blossoms at the Beebe floral arrangements

BETH HYLAN OF SweetBay (second from left) and her daughter Liz Ferreira (center) will create the floral arrangements that will be featured at the 10th annual Blossoms at the Beebe to benefit the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library and the Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce. The adult-only event will be held this Saturday evening, April 29th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Library, 345 Main Street. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Beebe Library Reference Desk or online at www.blossomatthebeebe.com for $35 per person. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door on April 29th for $40 per person. Thanking Beth and Liz for their hard work are (from left) Chris Barrett, Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce 1st Vice President and chair of the Blossoms at the Beebe sponsorship committee; Susan Wetmore, Chair of the Blossoms at the Beebe; and Marianne Cohen, Executive Director of the Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce. Joining in the festivities is Liz’s son James Ferreira. 
BETH HYLAN OF SweetBay (second from left) and her daughter Liz Ferreira (center) will create the floral arrangements that will be featured at the 10th annual Blossoms at the Beebe to benefit the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library and the Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce. The adult-only event will be held this Saturday evening, April 29th

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Town wants to redo its deal with MarketStreet

Published in the April 28, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The town of Wakefield is looking to renegotiate an agreement under which sewage from the MarketStreet development in Lynnfield is pumped through Wakefield’s sewer system. The town of Lynnfield does not have its own sewer system.

In April of 2008, the town of…

 

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