Wakefield News

Published in the September 27, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield is a town that supports its police and soon you’ll be seeing visual evidence of that support.

Police Chief Rick Smith appeared before the Board of Selectmen last night to ask for their support of the nationwide “Blue Ribbon Campaign” to show support for police.

“The blue ribbon represents…

Published in the September 27, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Based solely on district-wide results posted yesterday by the state Department of Education, Wakefield’s MCAS performance at the high school was a mixed bag last spring, with some scoring better than the year before and some scoring worse.

In addition, scoring in all grades across town…

Published in the September 26, 2016 edition.

Published in the September 26, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Art Week Wakefield is coming to Wakefield beginning Sept. 30 and continuing through Oct. 9.

During Art Week Wakefield, there will be art on display all around Wakefield.

• Caryn’s Sports Bar at 397 Main St. will show photographs by Erik Eskedal and Jon O’Brien.

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Published in the September 26, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A 36-year-old Lynn man was arrested Sunday afternoon after police responded to a report of a car that was being driven erratically on Farm Street and then pulled over near Old Nahant Road.

Responding officers found a tan-colored Subaru Outback on the side of the road…

Published in the September 23, 2016 edition.

Published in the September 23, 2016 edition.

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Plans to bring a medical marijuana dispensary to the old Crystal Motor Express site on Kimball Lane are on hold.

Last month, Town Administrator Jim Boudreau and Police Chief David Breen met with representatives from Nature’s Remedy of Massachusetts, Inc., who expressed interest…

Published in the September 23, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Educational Foundation (WEF) is pleased to announce that grant applications are currently being accepted for the 2016-17 school year. This unique grant program supports innovation and promotes excellence in the Wakefield Public Schools by seeking to enhance and enrich the educational experience of every student…

Published in the September 22, 2016 edition.

Published in the September 22, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The ongoing problem of rats on the West Side came to the Board of Health last night as a Highland Avenue couple and a Broadway resident told the board about their experiences with the rodents.

The Highland Avenue couple said that they live…

Published in the September 22, 2016 edition.

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — Two local politicians attended yesterday morning’s WAAV (Wakefield Alliance Against Violence) directors’ meeting at the WCAT studios on Hemlock Road to show their support for the work the organization is doing to end domestic and sexual violence from the town’s streets, schools and…