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An early power source

THE MILL FALLS DAM on the Chocorua River in Chocorua Village, N.H., was first built in the late 1800s to power a sawmill. This was taken by Wakefield resident John Sofia on the last day of 2015.
THE MILL FALLS DAM on the Chocorua River in Chocorua Village, N.H., was first built in the late 1800s to power a sawmill. This was taken by Wakefield resident John Sofia on the last day of 2015.

Published in the January 15, 2016 edition.

 

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Budget season begins

Published in the January 15, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Municipal budget season officially got underway this week as the Board of Selectmen reviewed and approved eight of the budgets under its control.

The Election Expense budget was approved in the amount of $49,000. Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio said that the $16,000…

 

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Hotel worker threatened by guest

Published in the January 15, 2016 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Police went to the Four Points at Sheraton Wakefield hotel last night searching for a guest who reportedly threatened an employee with a firearm.

According to police, they went to the Audubon Road hotel around 9:40 p.m. after receiving a call from a hotel staff member…

 

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Hats off to the Nifty Needles 4-H Club

WAKEFIELD 4-H CLUB, Nifty Needles friends Kaylee Armstrong (left) and Grace Russo with their hats in progress.
WAKEFIELD 4-H CLUB, Nifty Needles friends Kaylee Armstrong (left) and Grace Russo with their hats in progress.

Published in the January 15, 2016 edition.Niftyneedles1-web

By REGINA PETERS

WAKEFIELD — As winter weather sets in, Wakefield’s Nifty Needles 4-H Club is fighting the cold and warming hearts of the poor in the Appalachians. Encouraged by the…

 

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Hot off the press

WEBELOS from Pack 722, Den 3 dropped by the pressroom of the Wakefield Daily Item to learn about the news gathering process as they work toward their Communications badge. The scouts examined the first copies of Wednesday's edition as it came off the web press with Den leader Tom Markham. (Maureen Doherty Photo)
WEBELOS from Pack 722, Den 3 dropped by the pressroom of the Wakefield Daily Item to learn about the news gathering process as they work toward their Communications badge. The scouts examined the first copies of Wednesday’s edition as it came off the web press with Den leader Tom Markham. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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Rail Trail details aired

Published in the January 14, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Dozens of Wakefield residents and some Lynnfield residents came out last night to an informational meeting on the proposed Rail Trail that would run from the Junction area in Wakefield, through Lynnfield to the Peabody line.

The meeting took place in the Learning…

 

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Smith shares goals

Published in the January 13, 2016 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — School Superintendent Dr. Kim Smith shared her goals for the coming year with the School Committee last night. She told the committee that she had attended a seminar on school superintendent evaluations where it was suggested January to January as a desirable cycle…

 

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Sweetser series set

Published in the January 13, 2016 edition

WAKEFIELD — The Spring 2016 Sweetser Lecture Series sponsored by The Savings Bank has been announced.
All lectures will be held at The Savings Bank Theatre, Wakefield Memorial High School, 60 Farm St. The theater is handicapped accessible.
On Tuesday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m., the guest lecturer…

 

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PHOTO: Helping their peers

THE WARRIOR VARSITY hockey team recently skated with participants in the high school's Best Buddies program at MarketStreet in Lynnfield.
THE WARRIOR VARSITY hockey team recently skated with participants in the high school’s Best Buddies program at MarketStreet in Lynnfield.

Published in the January 13, 2015 edition

 

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Knocking them down

THE DEMOLITION of homes along the west side of Crescent Street to make room for the coming Brightview Senior Living facility began this morning with this home at 17 Crescent St. The house has been dated back to the 1780s and was a favorite of preservationists who maintain that it had historical significance. Before it was moved to Crescent Street, the house was located on Main Street, across from Crystal Lake. Historians say that it once belonged to Dr. John Hart, a physician who was an associate of Gen. George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Dr. Hart also served the town as a member of the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee and State Representative. He was also one of the town's largest property owners. He died in 1836 at age 85 and is buried in the Old Burial Ground on Church Street. (Mark Sardella Photo)
THE DEMOLITION of homes along the west side of Crescent Street to make room for the coming Brightview Senior Living facility began this morning with this home at 17 Crescent St. The house has been dated back to the 1780s and was a favorite of preservationists who maintain that it had historical significance. Before it

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Merchants decry Square work

Published in the January 12, 2016 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — If you’ve passed through downtown Wakefield over the last couple of months, it would have been hard to miss the fact that changes are happening. The disruption certainly has not gone unnoticed by downtown business owners and some of them are not happy…

 

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Migliore running for 9th Essex seat

Published in the January 12, 2016 edition.

SAUGUS — Saugus resident Jen Migliore, a former aide with U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton, plans to run for the seat now held by State Rep. Donald Wong.

In a release yesterday, her campaign people announced that Migliore became a full-time candidate this week, leaving her post with U.S…

 

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