Wakefield News

Published in the February 18, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

“The judgment-free zone.”

That’s what Planet Fitness calls itself in its advertising campaign. It’s smart marketing to appeal to those who avoid gyms for fear of being judged as too heavy, too scrawny or just plain out of shape compared to the rest of the…

100 homeless women and children receive hats, mittens, socks and more

Published in the February 17, 2016 edition

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD…

Published in the February 16, 2016 edition.

Published in the February 16, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The frigid holiday weekend kept local public safety personnel running all over town dealing with a variety of frozen and burst water pipes and sprinklers, as well as issues with gas heating systems.

Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department General Manager Pete Dion said that…

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Published in the February 15, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Following a month long investigation, Wakefield Police Detectives arrested William Saccardo, 67, of Wakefield for Trafficking in a Class A Substance (Heroin), Possession with Intent to Distribute Class A Substance (subsequent offense), and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B Substance (Methadone).

Following their investigation, Detectives…

Published in the February 15, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — With the approval of six more FY 2017 departmental budgets, the Board of Selectmen has reviewed and approved the budgets of most Town Hall Departments. All budgets are also scrutinized by the Finance Committee before facing Annual Town Meeting in May.

Town Administrator Stephen P…

Published in the February 12, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD…

Published in the February 12, 2016 edition.

By GAIL LOWE

LYNNFIELD — Two local men – Michael “Mike” DiCorato and John Micieli – grew up in homes where Sunday…

Published in the February 11, 2016 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Enrollments in before school and after school programs continue to increase, Wakefield Academy Director Jeffrey Boyd told the School Committee this week. He provided a general overview of and status report on Wakefield Academy, which offers before and after school enrichment activities and experiences “to help…

Published in the February 11, 2016 edition.

Published in the February 10, 2016 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — He’s only been on the job for about six months but last night Brendan Kent made his first appearance before the School Committee since he was hired last summer as the Wakefield Public Schools’ K-12 Director of Athletics, Health and Wellness.
Kent described…