Wakefield News

Published in the October 8, 2015 edition.

Published in the October 8, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — No weapons of any kind were found during a sweep of the Galvin Middle School yesterday morning after a student overheard something of concern in the seventh grade portion of the third floor.

What that statement was hasn’t been released by administrators or police, who helped…

Published in the October 8, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The great community events just keep coming.

On Saturday, Dec. 5, the town will host the seventh ‘Tis the Season Holiday Stroll from 2:45 to 7 p.m. in downtown Wakefield.

The Holiday Stroll promises all the fun and excitement of recent years, as well as the…

Published in the October 8, 2015 edition.

BURLINGTON — With the support of the Wakefield business community, thousands of advocates will gather on beautiful Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield on Sunday, Oct. 11 to celebrate people with Down syndrome.

The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’ 19th Annual Buddy Walk & Family Festival is expected to bring together…

Published in the October 7, 2015 edition

This morning the Galvin Middle School was placed in modified lockdown in order to investigate a statement made by a student in the hallway. A modified lockdown means that principal Adam Colantuoni communicated to faculty that they were to keep all students in their current classrooms until further…

…

Published in the October 6, 2015 edition.

Published in the October 6, 2015 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — One of the two public works-related articles that may go before voters at Nov. 16 Regular Town Meeting would seek to borrow $2.5 million to help the town begin catching up with roadway maintenance and repairs.

The Advisory Board of Public Works last night voted…

Published in the October 6, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield and the Wakefield Public Schools are partners in a new initiative to benefit the health and wellness of all Wakefield residents and students.

The INTERFACE Referral service is a mental health resource and referral Helpline that the community has contracted with to…

Published in the October 5, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The seventh Standing Room Only season begins Sunday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. with the acclaimed Boston Cello Quartet. The concert takes place at 326 Main St…

Published in the October 5, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Skaters will soon have a place to call their own. Possibly by the end of the month.

The sparkling new Galvin Middle School grounds will be home to a well-lit skate park on the south end of the Main Street side of the property. The Permanent…

Published in the October 5, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — A Wakefield man was arrested last night and charged with assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon outside the Dunkin’ Donuts in the Junction area.

Police went to a Main Street address at about 11:30 p.m…