Wakefield News

Published in the October 20, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The WMHS Art Club went downtown last week to decorate the windows of the newly established Albion Cultural Exchange Building, formally known as the Light Department Building.

Art Club students painted both inside and outside as preparation for Fright Night, Oct. 29. Fright Night this year…

Published in the October 19, 2015 edition.

Published in the October 19, 2015 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

Oct. 27, 2015 will be proud day for Wakefield Police Chief Rick Smith and for the community he has served for nearly 12 years.

In ceremonies that evening in Chicago, Chief Smith will be sworn in as Vice President at Large of the International Association…

Published in the October 19, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A 53-year-old Wakefield man was arrested and charged with his fifth OUI offense Saturday night.

A caller reported being tailgated on Richardson Street by a white Mercury Mountaineer at about 10:30 p.m. The tailgating reportedly continued on to Main Street, when the driver of the SUV…

Published in the October 16, 2015 edition.

Published in the October 16, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The public is invited to check out the plan and visit the site of a proposed electricity transmission line that will run from the edge of Horn Pond in Woburn to the New England Power Company substation off Montrose Avenue.

The presentation, hosted by the state…

Published in the October 16, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD – The Internet is a powerful resource that many Americans have come to depend on for everyday activities like shopping, banking and connecting with friends. Yet, for all the Internet’s advantages, it can also make users vulnerable to fraud, identity theft and other scams.

“As cybercrime becomes…

Published in the October 16, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Future of Dentistry will be participating again in the Halloween Candy Buyback and local residents are invited to participate. This national program helps limit kids’ candy consumption during the Halloween season, while also benefiting our troops.

Here’s how it works: From Nov. 2 to 7, Future…

Published in the October 16, 2015 edition.

By WENDY DENNIS

Market Manager

With at least 25 vendors, including Aaronap Cellars, Tower Root Beer and special last market visits from Ackermann’s Maple Farm, Atlantic Saltworks and Downeast Cider House, pasture-raised meats, even more produce than ever from our farmers and excellent banjo music all day long…

Published in the October 15, 2015 edition.

Published in the October 15, 2015 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Town Counsel Thomas Mullen has investigated the Open Meeting Law complaint filed against the School Committee last summer by Daniel Lieber of 1 Elm St. and concluded that the School Committee improperly discussed the possibility of promoting Dr. Kim Smith to Superintendent in…

Published in the October 15, 2015 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department will be erecting two new poles on Salem Street near the Montrose area in order to facilitate running some new wires related to the new William Wallace electrical substation in Montrose.

The Board of Selectmen approved…