Wakefield News

Published in the July 7, 2015 edition

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — West Side residents Dan and Joanne Noren have a pair of cocker spaniels named Archie and Veronica, there’s a bowl of fresh fruit on…

Published in the July 7, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Police Department is proud to announce that Jennifer Waczkowski was recognized by the Massachusetts Association of Women in Law Enforcement (MAWLE) “Spirit of MAWLE Award” for Civilian Achievement.

She was selected for this special recognition because of her outstanding contributions to the field of…

WAKEFIELD — Last night on North Avenue, contractors working for the public works department began grinding down pavement to expose roadway structures like manhole covers as summer road repairs continued.

Last night improvements began on:

• North Avenue (Church Street to Broadway)

• Albion Street (North Avenue to Byron)

• Salem Street ( Main Street…

Published in the July 6, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — The town celebrated Independence Day 2015 the way it wants to Saturday, with morning contests and parades for…

Published in the July 6, 2015 edition

The following is from Dr. Stephen Zrike, outgoing superintendent of the Wakefield public school system.

Wakefield Community,

As my tenure as Wakefield superintendent comes to a close, I want to express my gratitude to the citizens of this fine town for their encouragement and support over the last…

Published in the July 6, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — The town celebrated Independence Day 2015 in grand style Saturday, with the West Side Social Club’s Fourth of July Committee handing out trophies to the winners of their various races and contests.

Following are those talented people.

CANOE/KAYAK RACES

ON LAKE QUANNAPOWITT

Women’s Canoe: 1st Place…

Published in the July 3, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — The town’s traditional celebration of America’s birthday promises to be something special tomorrow, marked in part by the return of Wakefield’s Independence…

Published in the July 2, 2015 edition

By GAIL LOWE

Published in the July 2, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — The challenge is on!

In addition to a reading competition over the summer months, Wakefield students are invited to join a math challenge, a brand new initiative program developed by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stephen K. Zrike and his leadership team.

“In an…

Published in the July 2, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — Beginning Monday night, July 6, roadway improvements will begin on the following roads:

• North Avenue (Church Street to Broadway)

• Albion Street (North Avenue to Byron)

• Salem Street (Main Street to Harrison Lane)

There will also be minor cut-ins to side streets along the…

Published in the July 2, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — The town’s Recreation Department, The Savings Bank and WCAT will present the first of their three summer movies tonight at the Bandstand.

The Lego Movie will begin about 8:30 p.m. as the sun sets and then everything will be awesome!

Beforehand, families can enjoy a picnic…

Published in the July 1, 2015

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — As schools Business Manager Michael Pfifferling closes out the books for Fiscal Year 2015, he said that just as homeowners’ fuel budgets were impacted this past winter, the heating fuel costs for all schools in Wakefield will exceed the budget by approximately $94,000 due…