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Compromise sought on wetland boundary

Published in the March 4, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Conservation Commission wants time to make a site visit to 94 Butler Ave. before it decides whether it will consider a compromise proposal from a developer regarding where the wetland boundary should be set.

Town Counsel Thomas Mullen announced after an hour-long executive session…

 

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Sweetser Lecture Series kicks off with talk on Gardner art heist

Published in the March 4, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield’s tradition of the Sweetser Lecture Series continues with this spring’s program of three events.

Each of the three Lectures will begin at 7:30 p.m. on their respective evenings in The Savings Bank Theatre at Wakefield High School, 60 Farm St., Wakefield. The venue is handicapped accessible.

Again…

 

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Dr. Kim Smith calls Cuba trip ‘unforgettable’

SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Kim Smith got to meet some fifth grade boys during her recent trip to Cuba. Smith traveled to the island nation with a delegation of American educational leaders over February school vacation.  (Courtesy Photo)
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Kim Smith got to meet some fifth grade boys during her recent trip to Cuba. Smith traveled to the island nation with a delegation of American educational leaders over February school vacation. (Courtesy Photo)

Published in the March 3, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Not many Americans have had a chance to travel…

 

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Hunger games

Published in the March 3, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

MARK SARDELLA
MARK SARDELLA

It’s Restaurant Week in Wakefield, as proclaimed by the Chamber of Commerce. My Facebook friends would tell you that based on my check-ins, every week is restaurant week for me.

Hey, at least I’m supporting the local economy.

In my defense, I probably average one…

 

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Trump, Clinton win locally

Published in the March 2, 2016 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Yesterday’s Presidential Primary election results in Wakefield mirrored statewide and even national Super Tuesday results, with Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton winning the Republican and Democratic races respectively.
On the Republican side, New York businessman Donald Trump trounced his opponents soundly among Wakefield…

 

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PHOTO: Up on the roof

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WAKEFIELD FIREFIGHTERS were called to Dunkin’ Donuts at the corner of North Avenue and Albion Street just before 9 a.m. today after smoke began to fill the inside of the coffee shop. According to Fire Chief Michael Sullivan, a grease fire started behind some stacked ovens where the grease had built up. Firefighters were able

 

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Future Celtics? 

A group of residents played a pickup basketball game at JJ Round Park while enjoying mild temperatures on Sunday.  (Donna Larsson Photo)
A group of residents played a pickup basketball game at JJ Round Park while enjoying mild temperatures on Sunday. (Donna Larsson Photo)

Published in the March 1, 2016 edition.

 

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Polls busy early

Published in the March 1, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — If the activity this morning at precincts 5 and 6 is any indication, local interest in today’s Presidential
Primary Election is high.

As of 9 a.m., 210 people had voted in Precinct 5 and 211 had voted in Precinct 6. Both precincts vote at the West…

 

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Super Tuesday comes to town

Much is at stake in tomorrow’s primary elections

Published in the February 29, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Depending on the pundit you listen to, Donald J. Trump and Hillary Rodham Clinton could nail down their respective party’s presidential nominations by as early as the middle of March. But before that happens, voters in 13 states…

 

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Weekend crashes keep Police, Fire Department busy

Published in the February 29, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Motor vehicle accidents kept the Police and Fire departments on the move over the weekend.

At About 2 a.m. on Saturday, a caller reported that a car had crashed into a tree on his property. According to police, the driver, a Peabody woman, was making a…

 

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A friendly reminder 

SIGNS such as this one have been placed around town to remind local residents to vote in the Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 1. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.  (Donna Larsson Photo)
SIGNS such as this one have been placed around town to remind local residents to vote in the Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 1. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Donna Larsson Photo)

Published in the February 29, 2016 edition.

 

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Lynn man arrested for stolen plates

Published in the February 26, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Police yesterday said they arrested a Lynn man for giving a false name/Social Security number following a discovery that the vehicle he was driving had stolen license plates attached.

When police spotted James Joseph Owen Jr., 12 Sidney Ave., #2, Lynn inside a 1999 Chevrolet S10…

 

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