Wakefield News

Published in the January 21, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — As the Event Planning Committee begins thinking about 2016, members may consider doing something a little different this year.

The two big downtown events – Festival Italia in August and the Holiday Stroll in December – will still be the committee’s major focus. In past…

Published in the January 21, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Firefighters were able to quickly contain a fire in the drop ceiling of a downtown nail salon last night but it was touch and go at first, according to Fire Chief Michael Sullivan.

The calls came in at 7:35 p.m., Sullivan said, after the owner of…

Published in the January 20, 2016 edition

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Published in the January 20, 2016 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Public Schools invites the public to attend a presentation tomorrow at 7 p.m. by the architectural/engineering firm Dore and Whittier Architects on the existing conditions at Wakefield Memorial High School.
The presentation will take place at The Savings Bank Theatre at…

Published in the January 20, 2016 edition

WAKEFIELD — Calling all snow shovelers: Some of your neighbors may just need you.
As local weather forecasts call for the potential of over a foot of snow this weekend, some residents have been calling asking for names of those willing to shovel them out. We only have…

Published in the January 19, 2016 edition.

MELROSE — Last night’s commute along the Haverhill line was delayed for a considerable time after a Melrose teenager reportedly was struck and killed by a train between the Melrose Highlands and Cedar Park stations.

Melrose Police received a call at 5:37 p.m. that someone was possibly struck…

Published in the January 19, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — No one should have to go without food, least of all those who have defended our country by serving in the military.

The Veterans Services District that includes Wakefield is working to make sure that veterans and veterans’ families always have enough fresh, nutritious food…

Published in the January 19, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — On Wednesday, Jan. 20, visit the Boys & Girls Club of Wakefield at 4 p.m. for some good, clean crafting fun. If you are 7 to 10 years old and would…

Published in the January 18, 2016 edition.

Published in the January 18, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A Lowell man was arrested Friday afternoon on drug trafficking charges following a lengthy investigation by Wakefield Police.

At about 3:45 p.m. on Friday, Detectives Jack Ryan, Chris Grace and Ken Silva along with members of the Southern Middlesex Regional Drug Task…

Published in the January 18, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Three juveniles were transported to Mass. General Hospital with injuries after a serious two-car crash at Salem and Lowell streets at about 9:45 p.m. on Friday.

Police said that a 2012 Jeep occupied by six juveniles, all from Wakefield, was traveling west on Salem Street approaching…

Published in the January 18, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Golden Rule Preschool located at the Wakefield/Lynnfield United Methodist Church, 273 Vernon St., in Wakefield, will hold an open house on Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. for all in interested parents looking…