Wakefield News

Published in the January 16, 2017 edition.

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Two of the United States’ largest retailers will be coming to MarketStreet Lynnfield this year, one of which will be opening its doors next week.

After a year in the making, the Apple store will be opening at MarketStreet on Saturday, January 28…

Published in the January 16, 2017 edition.

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — About 200 people from Wakefield and surrounding communities ate, danced, bid on silent auction items and took chances on raffle…

Published in the January 13, 2017 edition.

Published in the January 13, 2017 edition.

By DAN TOMASELLO

NORTH READING — Northeast Metropolitan Regional High School officials have begun laying the groundwork for building a new school, Northeast Metro Tech Superintendent David DiBarri told the North Reading School Committee on Monday.

DiBarri, Northeast Metro Tech Principal Carla Scuzzarella and North Reading’s Northeast Metro…

Published in the January 13, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The Board of Selectmen got its first preliminary look at the town’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget last night, as Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio presented his budget preview.

Maio began with the town’s current financial position, noting that there is $3 million in…

Published in the January 12, 2017 edition.

Published in the January 12, 2017 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — When it comes to “full inclusion” of special education students, Wakefield Public Schools have consistently exceeded the state average, according to Director of Special Education Lyn O’Neil. “Full inclusion” is an educational practice in which all students with disabilities receive their total education…

Published in the January 12, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Human Rights Commission, in partnership with the Wakefield Public Schools, is hosting a Unity celebration on Monday, January 16, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his work promoting civil and human rights for all.

It will take place in the Galvin…

Published in the January 11, 2017 edition

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield’s “We Are Robo” robotics team just completed two qualifying tournaments to earn advancement to compete at the state level.
The team comprises of Wakefield students Cole Kraus (Lead Robot Engineer…

Published in the January 10, 2017 edition.

Published in the January 10, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — School officials say that they are addressing a problem with water flow in some bathroom sinks in the Galvin Middle School that has led to concerns among parents that kids may not be able to wash their hands throughout the day.

The sinks have automatic faucets…

Published in the January 9, 2017 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The town was spared the brunt of a powerful winter storm Saturday, one that in other parts of the state buried…