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Local man charged with dealing drugs

CASH AND A variety of drugs including marijuana and cocaine were seized by police during a bust Friday afternoon.
CASH AND A variety of drugs including marijuana and cocaine were seized by police during a bust Friday afternoon.

Published in the August 31, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — A 43-year-old Kendrick Road man was arrested at about 4 p.m. on Friday on multiple drug charges including intent to distribute.

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Razing North Ave. house eyed

Published in the August 31, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — In April, the Lakeside Cemetery’s Board of Trustees saw a 40-year tenant move out of the red house at 509 North Ave.

Board members and Superintendent Phil Callahan did a walk-through of the small 185-year-old building and found several structural problems. The trustees thought the issues…

 

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The generosity of a local business

PART OF THE REASON Albion Street was packed for most of last weekend’s Festival Italia was because Century 21 Commonwealth real estate agents volunteered their time and worked diligently throughout the day serving more than 1,400 cups of Richardson’s Ice Cream, 800 bottles of water and hundreds of juice boxes.  
PART OF THE REASON Albion Street was packed for most of last weekend’s Festival Italia was because Century 21 Commonwealth real estate agents volunteered their time and worked diligently throughout the day serving more than 1,400 cups of Richardson’s Ice Cream, 800 bottles of water and hundreds of juice boxes.

Published in the August 28…

 

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Booster vote coming

Published in the August 28, 2015 edition

  By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Some members of the School Committee were prepared to vote this week on a new policy related to hiring and compensation for volunteer support staff in cooperation with booster organizations. But ultimately committee members decided to stay with their normal practice and lay the…

 

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Police deal with another OD

Published in the August 28, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — Following is a sample of the calls answered yesterday and early this morning by the Wakefield Police Department:

THURSDAY

• 8:38 a.m.: A found wallet was turned into police headquarters. A letter will be sent to the owner.

• 9:07 a.m.: A Jennifer Road woman complained…

 

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The Savings Bank supports schools’ robotics program

THE SAVINGS BANK is a premiere benefactor sponsor of the Lego Robotics EV3 pilot program for fourth graders in Wakefield public schools. Walton School PTO representative Barbara Lambiaso (left) and Wakefield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Smith (second from left), accepted the $5,000 donation from Bob DiBella, (second from right), executive vice president and chief operating officer, and Raichelle Kallery (right), senior vice president – senior retail banking officer, both of The Savings Bank.
THE SAVINGS BANK is a premiere benefactor sponsor of the Lego Robotics EV3 pilot program for fourth graders in Wakefield public schools. Walton School PTO representative Barbara Lambiaso (left) and Wakefield Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Smith (second from left), accepted the $5,000 donation from Bob DiBella, (second from right), executive vice president and chief

 

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Arts center on Albion St.?

Published in the August 27, 2015 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The town would like to turn the former Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department office building at 9-11 Albion St. into a cultural arts center and the Board of Selectmen this week approved the formation of a committee to pursue that end.

Town…

 

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Dunk tank diplomacy

Published in the August 27, 2015 edition

MARK SARDELLA
MARK SARDELLA

The newest addition to last weekend’s Festival Italia was by far the best part of the event and should immediately be made a permanent fixture of this annual celebration.

No, I’m not talking about the Wakefield Civic League booth.

I am speaking of course of the…

 

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Town to establish Human Rights Commission

Published in the August 26, 2015 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield will soon be establishing a “Human Rights Commission,” after the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee endorsed the idea this week.

The Selectmen heard from local resident William Chetwynd, who represented a group that advocates such a commission. Chetwynd told the…

 

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Paving projects begin Thursday

Published in the August 26, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — The DPW has released the work schedule for paving projects on North Avenue, Albion Street and Salem Street.
All work is weather permitting and will be done between about 7 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
Today subcontractors working for Brox Paving Co. began the bituminous curb and…

 

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PHOTO: Adult beverages served

LA PIAZZA proved a popular place to sit, eat and have a glass of beer or wine during Saturday’s Festival Italia. (Donna Larsson Photo)
LA PIAZZA proved a popular place to sit, eat and have a glass of beer or wine during Saturday’s Festival Italia. (Donna Larsson Photo)

Published in the August 26, 2015 edition

 

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Armory St. switching direction

Published in the August 25, 2015 edition

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A year ago, the Board of Selectmen approved a one-year plan to change Armory Street from a two-way street to a one-way, with traffic flowing from North Avenue to Main Street. It was also agreed at that time that the matter would be…

 

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