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PHOTO: Final bell

AS soon as the final bell rang at the Galvin Middle School yesterday, marking the close of the 2014-2015 academic year, students were seen streaming out of the school and mounting their bicycles and scooters. (Gail Lowe Photo)
AS soon as the final bell rang at the Galvin Middle School yesterday, marking the close of the 2014-2015 academic year, students were seen streaming out of the school and mounting their bicycles and scooters. (Gail Lowe Photo)

 

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Silver, artisanal wines and so much more at the farmers market

WAKEFIELD — First, a big thank you to all who helped make our opening day a resounding success with record-breaking attendance! With good weather expected, two new vendors, and some really great live music, the 2nd market day of our season is shaping up to be another wonderful event. The Wakefield Farmers Market takes place…

 

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Civic League questions abound

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By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — At least one selectman wants more accountability from a group calling itself “The Wakefield Civic League.” The group has been using that banner when writing letters to the press and speaking at public meetings.

Their primary issues to date have centered on the Brightview Senior Living facility proposed for Crescent…

 

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Brightview opponents have their say

By MARK SARDELLA

ATTY. ALAN GRENIER
ATTY. ALAN GRENIER

WAKEFIELD — Opponents of the 130-unit Brightview Senior Living facility proposed on Crescent Street got their chance to make a formal presentation before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night.

Little new information was presented as Topsfield attorney Alan Grenier and engineer Thad Berry mainly reiterated concerns that have…

 

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Woman cited in West Side accident

WAKEFIELD — A 44-year-old woman from Reading was given a citation yesterday for a stop sign violation. Her failure to stop resulted in an accident, said police.

In her report, Patrol Officer Meaghan Leary said that a 17-year-old male driver from Wakefield was heading south on Cedar Street near the Chestnut Street intersection in a…

 

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PHOTO: Paddling away

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GETTING IN SOME EXERCISE at the Lake recently are Danielle Bognanno and her 6-year-old son Michael Imbruglia. (Donna Larsson Photo)

Published in the June 25, 2015 edition

 

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Illicit massage spas in town’s crosshairs

By MARK SARDELLA

 

BLOOM BODYWORK at 253 North Ave. was closed yesterday, one day after a 51-year-old woman there was arrested for offering sex for a fee. (Mark Sardella Photo)
BLOOM BODYWORK at 253 North Ave. was closed yesterday, one day after a 51-year-old woman there was arrested for offering sex for a fee. (Mark Sardella Photo)

WAKEFIELD — It’s no longer just an issue discussed on social media.
The growing number of massage or “bodyworks” operations in Wakefield that are…

 

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SC called out for teacher treatment

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — School board members were “called out” last night for “humiliating” science teacher William Winiarski when seeking approval for a field trip to the McAuliffe/Shepard Observatory in Concord, N.H. at the Tuesday, June 9 meeting.
During the public comment session of the school board meeting last night, Wakefield resident and former…

 

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Kim Smith pact finalized

By GAIL LOWE

 

KIM SMITH
KIM SMITH

WAKEFIELD — School board members were in unanimous agreement last night that incoming Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kim Smith should receive $168,000 in annual salary compensation, pro-rated.
Her contract will begin on Monday, July 6 and end on June 30, 2018, with a 2.5 percent salary increase cap per…

 

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PHOTO: Greenwood School beautification

THE GREENWOOD SCHOOL 4th Grade Student Council was busy getting their flowering whiskey barrels ready for summer! Council members are Ryan Carroll, Spencer Little, Summer Milksy, Jillian Schwartzberg, Molly Berinato and Evan Zeltsar. On Tuesday, June 16, they removed all the pansies and prepared the barrels for the pink ivy geraniums and snowflake. They learned how to remove the plants from their containers. Also they learned that placing the plant in different positions in the barrel creates a different look for those walking by the barrels. Deadheading the geraniums was their next step so that the new shoots will grow. They planted the snowflake in the front of each barrel so that it will cascade down as the season progresses. Last step was watering and feeding the plants. Capone Landscape donated the plants and assisted the children with this activity.
THE GREENWOOD SCHOOL 4th Grade Student Council was busy getting their flowering whiskey barrels ready for summer! Council members are Ryan Carroll, Spencer Little, Summer Milksy, Jillian Schwartzberg, Molly Berinato and Evan Zeltsar. On Tuesday, June 16, they removed all the pansies and prepared the barrels for the pink ivy geraniums and snowflake. They learned

 

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A valuable Hartshorne history lesson

MEMBERS OF THE Hartshorne House Association’s Educational Outreach Committee stand with this year’s winners of the annual essay contest. Winning essays were written by Caileigh Sweeney, Sarah Pudvah, Molly Berinato and Katherine Jurzak. Phillip Renzulla won the drawing contest. (Lennie Malvone Photo)
MEMBERS OF THE Hartshorne House Association’s Educational Outreach Committee stand with this year’s winners of the annual essay contest. Winning essays were written by Caileigh Sweeney, Sarah Pudvah, Molly Berinato and Katherine Jurzak. Phillip Renzulla won the drawing contest. (Lennie Malvone Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Col. James Hartshorne House Association’s Educational Outreach Committee once again…

 

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Water, sewer bills rising

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Board of Selectmen last night voted to approve the new, FY 2016 water and sewer rates recommended by the Advisory Board of Public Works, which will mean a total combined increase of 3.7 percent.

Public Works Director Richard Stinson and DPW Business and Operations Manager Carol Antonelli were on…

 

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