Wakefield News

Published in the May 16, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Within a 10-minute timeframe on Friday, police responded to two different calls in two different areas of town. In both incidents, summonses were issued.

The first was reported at 7:40 p.m. when the manager of a group home on Pleasant Street notified police that a client…

Published in the May 16, 2016 edition.

The following were submitted by the campaigns of people running for elected office.

SAUGUS — Jen Migliore, Democratic candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives in the Ninth Essex District (Lynn, Saugus, Wakefield), will host her official campaign kick-off on Friday, May 20.

Migliore will be joined by…

Published in the May 13, 2016 edition.

Published in the May 13, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD —The long-vacant property that was once home to the old Woodville Service auto repair shop at 349 Water St. will soon have a new tenant: Planet Aid.

You’ve seen their yellow clothing drop-off boxes everywhere and now they will have a staffed collection site at the former…

Published in the May 12, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Yesterday was the first day nomination papers were available for the Special Election to fill a vacancy on the Board of Selectmen, and four people have already expressed interest in the post.

Taking out nomination papers for the position Wednesday were current School Committeeman Christopher J…

Published in the May 12, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD —Those who have been calling for the removal of the utility poles in front of the parks at the head of the Lake got some good news this week. A contractor hired by the Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department will soon begin the process of…

Published in the May 12, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Come down and celebrate with friends and neighbors for the event of the year.

On Friday, May 13 at the Sheraton Four Points North, sample a variety of foods from 15 local restaurants at the EPC sponsored “Culinary Event.” The restaurants participating are: Blue Moon Grille…

Published in the May 11, 2016 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Concern over water quality in places like Flint, Mich. and the recent discovery of elevated lead levels in the drinking water at four Boston schools has caused concern among parents in other communities. The high lead readings in some Boston schools have been…

Published in the May 10, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — There will be a Special Election on Tuesday, July 19, to fill the remainder of Betsy Sheeran’s term on the Board of Selectmen.

The Board of Selectmen voted last night to call the Special Election after former Selectman Phyllis Hull collected more than…

Published in the May 10, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — On Friday, May 13, at the Sheraton Four Points North in Lynnfield, 15 restaurants will be serving a variety of foods for this year’s EPC sponsored “Culinary Event.”

The restaurants participating are: Blue Moon Grille, Caryn’s, CnD, Dockside Restaurants, Early Harvest, Harrow’s, House Calls Catering, Kings…

Published in the May 9, 2016 edition.

Published in the May 9, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department placed 20 members on the list of the 50 top earning town workers in calendar year 2015, led by General Manager Peter Dion’s $185,944. For the second consecutive year, the light department had more employees holding top earner spots…