Wakefield News

Published in the January 30, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Super Bowl is coming and so is the Souper Bowl of Caring 2017

Since 1990, young people across the country have been leading the charge and inspiring others to collect dollars and food during the weeks leading up to the Big Game: Super Bowl 51…

Published in the January 30, 2017 edition.

Published in the January 30, 2017 edition.

By DAN TOMASELLO

SALEM — Last week, Congressman Seth Moulton condemned President Donald Trump’s Executive Order banning refugees from seven countries in the Middle East.

On Jan. 27, Trump instituted a four-month ban for all refugees entering the United States, including people from war-torn Syria. He said the…

Published in the January 30, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — With about a month to go before Superintendent Dr. Kim Smith brings her proposed School Department budget to the School Committee, it appears that user fees (also called “activity fees”) will be an integral part of the this year’s budget discussions.

School Committee…

Published in the January 30, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A 22-year-old Wakefield man was arrested last night on multiple charges after he allegedly pulled up behind a woman’s car and claimed he was a Wakefield police officer.

The woman told police that she was parked on Eaton Street at about 9:30 p.m. when a white…

Published in the January 27, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Will making up snow days by adding days to the school calendar at the end of June become a thing of the past?

Thanks to technology, that appears to be the direction in which Wakefield is heading, and don’t be surprised to see…

Published in the January 27, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A 32 year old Chelsea man was arrested yesterday for reportedly shoplifting 21 cans of baby formula from Shaw’s supermarket on Water Street.

According to police, Brian James Manzo-Horn, 143 Addison St., apartment 3, was arrested while walking on Wilson Road sometime after the 10:11 a.m…

Published in the January 26, 2017 edition.

Published in the January 26, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – At last night’s meeting, the Zoning Board of Appeals heard more about the mixed-use residential retail development proposed for 27-37 Water St. by property owner Frank Pasciuto.

A major concern addressed last night was the access and egress from the site via a…

Published in the January 26, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A Wakefield patrolman is being commended commended by Police Chief Rick Smith for his role in roll in initiating an investigation that led to this week’s arrest and arraignment of a Methuen man on felony drug charges.

Police said that on Jan. 11, 2017 Officer John…

Published in the January 26, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Memorial High School a cappella groups She Major and Voices of Steel take the stage on Sunday, January 29, at 5 p.m., at the Galvin Middle School Auditorium.

They will be joined by groups from surrounding towns, including the Saugus High School Sachimes, Salem High…

Published in the January 25, 2017 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — It appears that the idea of a uniform later start time for all students at Wakefield Memorial High School is not in the cards, but that doesn’t mean school officials are abandoning the idea that some teenagers would benefit from the additional rest…