Wakefield News

Published in the September 14, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Historical Society, founded in 1890, this month begins its 126th season of programs and events.

The season begins with a riot of color on September 26th with “Wakefield Heritage Day.” The Society will hold a fundraising fall flower and pumpkin sale; all sales of…

Published in the September 14, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Academy will be hosting a Movie Night for the children of parents who are attending Back To School Nights at the Dolbeare, Woodville and Galvin.

Parents are invited to drop off their elementary and middle school aged children before the start of their respective school’s…

Published in the September 11, 2015 edition.

By BOB BURGESS

WAKEFIELD — According to Boston Magazine, the town’s school system isn’t too bad.

The publication ranks Wakefield 66th in its top 125 districts inside or bisected by Route 495, up from the 80th spot Wakefield was given two years ago.

In the 2015 back to…

Published in the September 11, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Rotary Club will be hosting at table at the Wakefield Farmer’s Market on Saturday, September 12

The club hopes to raise public awareness about the worldwide movement to eradicate polio. Endemic to 3 remaining countries, polio outbreaks have appeared in more countries this year…

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Published in the September 10, 2015 edition.

Published in the September 10, 2015 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — More changes may be coming to the downtown that could well bring significant aesthetic improvements, including upgrades to one notably run-down property on Main Street.

The Zoning Board of Appeals entertained two applications last night from applicants seeking to open new restaurants in…

Published in the September 10, 2015 edition.

WAKEFIELD — The Shepherd’s Table of the First Baptist Church of Wakefield, 8 Lafayette St., will hold its next meal on Monday, Sept. 14, serving from 6 to 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall of the church.

The menu for the night will be New England Clam Chowder, fresh…

Published in the September 9, 2015 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Not even a passing shower could dampen…

Published in the September 9, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Fire Department Engine 1 and Ladder 1 responded at about 7:04 a.m. this morning to the scene of a serious motorcycle accident on the southbound side of Route 128. A 29-year-old Lynn man reportedly lost control of his motorcycle, went off the highway and crashed…

Published in the September 8, 2015 edition.

Published in the September 8, 2015 edition.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Police in Wakefield, Reading and North Reading are investigating a pattern of burglaries and larcenies that appear to be connected to employees of the same door-to-door solicitation company.

Employees for a Willis, Texas-based company, Urban Nation, are allegedly responsible for the break-ins, which began late…