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Surly voting

Published in the November 3, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

MARK SARDELLA
MARK SARDELLA

Call me old fashioned. Call me a slave to tradition.

But I’ll be voting on Tuesday, Nov. 8, on what used to be known as Election Day.

Now, with the advent of early voting, every day is Election Day! It’s the latest rage…

 

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Downtown revitalization discussed

Published in the November 2, 2016 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Consultant Peg Barringer of Finepoint Associates was back in town last night to once again review the results of a downtown market analysis that she did for the town last year. It was at least the third time that Barringer has publicly presented…

 

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PHOTO: Platinum performance

THE WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Marching Band and Color Guard scored a 96 and a platinum medal at a rain soaked NESBA Finals Sunday in Medford, earning them second place in the division behind Dartmouth, who compete all over the country. The kids put on their best show of the year despite performing in a chilly downpour. The Drum Majors won the award for best performance, too. Pictured are Drum Majors Cara Mogan, Bridget Konitzer and Erin McCormack saluting the judges after Color Guard Captains Alyssa Kirk, Gabby White and Nina DiCarlo have bitten them, turning them into vampires. (Elizabeth Lowry Photo)
THE WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Marching Band and Color Guard scored a 96 and a platinum medal at a rain soaked NESBA Finals Sunday in Medford, earning them second place in the division behind Dartmouth, who compete all over the country. The kids put on their best show of the year despite performing in a

 

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No stopping this superhero

FOUR-YEAR-OLD Lily Holms tackles the obstacle course set up at the Greenwood Plaza during Sunday’s merchants candy giveaway.  (Donna Larsson Photo)
FOUR-YEAR-OLD Lily Holms tackles the obstacle course set up at the Greenwood Plaza during Sunday’s merchants candy giveaway. (Donna Larsson Photo)

Published in the November 1, 2016 edition.

 

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Vandalism charge lodged

Published in the November 1, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A 63-year-old Woburn man will be summonsed to court for vandalism of property after he allegedly vandalized the automobile of a Greenwood business owner sometime yesterday. Police were called to Greenwood beauty salon at about 1 p.m. where a woman told them that she had gone…

 

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2nd Wakefield 101 Saturday

Published in the November 1, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Learn all about the town, its services, its civic organizations and its businesses during Wakefield 101 on Saturday, Nov. 5, from noon to 2 p.m.

The second installment of the informational event for residents is held at the Beebe Library and hosted by the library, the…

 

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Witchy woman

THIS WITCH ON STILTS had things covered on Albion Street yesterday during the Haunted Happenings candy giveaway.  (Donna Larsson Photo)
THIS WITCH ON STILTS had things covered on Albion Street yesterday during the Haunted Happenings candy giveaway. (Donna Larsson Photo)

Published in the October 31, 2016 edition.

 

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Question 4: Should we legalize marijuana?

Published in the October 31, 2016 edition.

This is the final installment in the series reviewing each of the four ballot questions that will be decided by Massachusetts’ voters during the 2016 presidential election next Tuesday.

By MARK SARDELLA

In addition to voting for president and a number of state offices, voters in the Nov…

 

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Lynn man arrested for OUI

Published in the October 31, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A 36-year-old Lynn man was arrested on multiple motor vehicle charges including operating under the influence of alcohol after police stopped the white van he was driving on Salem Street late Friday night.

Police said that an officer on patrol in his cruiser saw the van…

 

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Stepping into Fright Night

THE FRONT OF THE BEEBE LIBRARY was adorned with great works of art as part of the Wakefield Memorial High Fright Night celebration. These intricately detailed jack o'lanterns were made by Visual Arts students at the high school. (Donna Larsson Photo)
THE FRONT OF THE BEEBE LIBRARY was adorned with great works of art as part of the Wakefield Memorial High Fright Night celebration. These intricately detailed jack o’lanterns were made by Visual Arts students at the high school. (Donna Larsson Photo)

Published in the October 28, 2016 edition.

 

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Early voting an unqualified success

Published in the October 28, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Maybe some of it is the novelty but what’s undeniable is that the town’s inaugural venture into early voting has been a huge hit with Wakefield voters.

As of 1 p.m. yesterday, 1,343 Wakefield voters had cast early votes at Town Hall ahead…

 

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Arrest made in domestic assault on Lowell Street

Published in the October 28, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Very little information was available today regarding a domestic violence-related arrest last night. The incident reportedly occurred on Lowell Street and involved several people who had to be treated for wounds at the home near the Pleasant Street intersection by emergency medical personnel.

A suspect fled…

 

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