Wakefield News

Published in the April 11, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — On Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. the Guidance Department will host a presentation on “Lowering the Cost of College by Maximizing Your Financial Aid Presentation” in The Savings Bank Theatre at Wakefield Memorial High School.

Organizers invite middle school and high school parents to an…

Published in the April 8, 2016 edition.

Published in the April 8, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Finance Committee last night voted to recommend favorable action on all FY 2017 town departmental budgets as well as the other spending articles that will be presented at Annual Town Meeting beginning on May 2.

First, the FinCom heard the full presentation of the…

Published in the April 7, 2016 edition.

Published in the April 7, 2016 edition.

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — America’s love affair with and interest in the Kennedy clan continues to this day, though many of the most famous Kennedy family members have long since passed away.

Historian and author Kate Clifford Larson, one of the Kennedy family’s devotees, has written a book about…

Published in the April 7, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

Last Friday’s debates at WCAT once again proved to be a valuable tool in informing voters about the candidates and issues in advance of the April 26 town election. I was happy once again to have had the privilege of serving on the press panel…

Published in the April 7, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Have you purchased your tickets for the Wakefield Independence Day Committee comedy night at Giggles/Prince Pizza on Route 1 in Saugus on April 7?

If not, what are you waiting for!

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., all you can eat cheese pizza will be served beginning…

Published in the April 6, 2016 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The 19 young men who used to gather each night in the…

Published in the April 5, 2016 edition.

By BOB BURGESS

WAKEFIELD — The two women running for Town Clerk in the upcoming municipal election almost got through last Friday’s televised debate on WCAT without bringing up the recent past and how the important position became vacant in the first place.

Almost.

While extremely mild by…

Published in the April 5, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Yesterday’s snowstorm resulted in a number of car crashes due to to slippery road…

Published in the April 5, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Independence Day Committee is hosting a comedy night at Giggles/Prince Pizza on Route 1 in Saugus on April 7. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., unlimited cheese pizza will be served beginning at 7 (beverages sold separately) with the show starting at 8 p.m.

The…

Published in the April 4, 2016 edition.