Wakefield News

Published in the October 23, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — Police continue to investigate instances of vandalism discovered yesterday, one of which involved graffiti sprayed on facilities at Landrigan Field, the town’s showcase sports venue.

According to police, Wakefield Memorial High School Resource Officer Jason Skillings was told around 10:45 a.m. that Landrigan had been hit…

Published in the October 23, 2015 edition

Published in the October 23, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has announced that 64 students from Wakefield Memorial High School’s Class of 2016 were among the Massachusetts students recently awarded the John and Abigail Adams Scholarships. The Adams Scholarship is good for a significant tuition break at any…

Published in the October 22, 2015 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Nov. 16 Regular Town Meeting will be asked to approve the purchase of a new pumper for the Fire Department to replace a current fire engine that is 20 years old.

Last night, the Capital Planning Committee voted to recommend the purchase…

Published in the October 22, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay (BBBSMB) and Wakefield Adult Mentors (WAM) announced a partnership to serve existing WAM mentor/mentee matches as WAM founder Bob Eldridge formally retires from his day-to-day role operating WAM.

WAM was founded in the winter of 2001 through the vision…

Published in the October 22, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Civic League will be hosting its first public event on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Harrington’s Pub, 17 Water St., from 7 to 9 p.m. in the upstairs function room.

This free event is open to the public and will feature guest speaker Alison Simcox…

Published in the October 22, 2015 edition

Published in the October 21, 2015 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

Is there a parking problem in downtown Wakefield?
The answer can depend on whom you ask. Some…

Published in the October 21, 2015 edition

HINGHAM — Police have made an arrest in connection with the armed robbery that occurred at S&M Liquors on Water Street on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 8.
Last night, Wakefield detectives located the suspect, Stephen M. Wentworth, 35, in Hingham and took him into…

Published in the October 21, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — Grade 5 Galvin Middle School students…

Published in the October 20, 2015 edition.

Published in the October 20, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Rotary Club of Wakefield has received a grant from the Rotary Foundation to offer a free Youth Mental Health First Aid Course for Wakefield residents and educators.

This two-night interactive program is for parents and adults who work with youth of all ages. The course…