Wakefield News

WAKEFIELD — On April 26, the St. Florence Holy Name Society will hold its annual Communion breakfast at 9 a.m. in the church hall. In addition to a fine buffet breakfast provided by Housecalls Catering, attendees will be have the fortune of hearing an informative talk by Dr. Mark Pearlmutter regarding his medical missions to…

This Saturday, April 25, is the day and date of the Annual Spring Yard and Bake Sale to be held at First Parish Congregational Church, One Church St. Rain or shine, the indoor yard sale will be held in the dining room. Coffee is available, too, if you would like to take a break in…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Things got a bit tense during public testimony at last night’s Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on the Brightview Senior Living facility proposed for Crescent Street after residents accused the board of “not protecting the neighborhood” and sweeping the issue of the size of the building “under the rug.”

Shelter…

WAKEFIELD — Police issued an advisory this morning for all motor vehicle owners to remember to keep their belongings secure by locking doors and hiding valuables, bags and electronic devices from plain sight.

This came after two car owners in the same neighborhood reported yesterday morning their unlocked vehicles had been entered overnight and items…

BOSTON — On Customer Appreciation Day, Friday, April 24, all MBTA services will be free of charge all day.

A total of 16 MBTA partners are also contributing to Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, by providing T customers with one-day offers and discounts when they show a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket. The partners include cultural attractions…

Following is the first in a series previewing the work before Town Meeting beginning May 4. Much of this installment has already been published but is being re-run to remind readers what is up for a vote.

WAKEFIELD — After Town Meeting participants deal with the omnibus municipal budget Article 1, they will be asked…

WAKEFIELD — A Stormwater Forum will be held on Thursday, April 23, from 6 until 7:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room at the Wakefield Public Safety Building, 1 Union St., Wakefield. The public is invited to attend and participate in the presentation that will be given by the Department of Public Works.
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WAKEFIELD — Tickets are now available for the eighth annual Blossoms at the Beebe to benefit the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library and the Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce. The flower show, auction and gala, which has embraced a Country Gone Glam theme, will be held on Saturday evening, April 25, from 7 to 11 p.m…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — When you’re in Finland and invited to waltz, what…

WAKEFIELD — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be conducting a helicopter application of the biological larvicide, Bti, to control mosquito larvae over large wetland areas located by Forest Street, Belmont Road, Penfield Circle, Tobey Lane, Sherman Road and the Mill River flood plain by Nahant Steet and Farm Street. The application will be…