Wakefield News

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — With snow totals mounting and no letup in sight, both the Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen this week authorized a snow and ice overdraft in the amount of $800,000.

The FinCom vote came at the end of their meeting last night, following a similar vote by the selectmen…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — If…

WAKEFIELD  – Due to the unexpected blizzard hitting eastern New England Saturday, Feb. 14, the SRO Valentine’s Day concert, “A Mediterranean Cruise,” has been rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Same place (UU Church Sanctuary, Main Street, same great music). Champagne at intermission. Plus raffle baskets full of goodies: One each from France…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — After the town’s traffic consultant, John Kennedy, outlined his findings and recommendations with respect to the 130-unit Brightview Senior Living facility proposed on Crescent Street, Board of Appeals member Chip Tarbell had one question.

“Based on traffic and parking,” Tarbell asked, “if all of your comments and concerns are answered…

By BOB BURGESS

WAKEFIELD — Pierce Avenue resident Kristen Henshaw again has come to the defense of embattled Town Clerk Mary K. Galvin, asking the selectmen last night what has to be done for Galvin to return to the job she hasn’t been able to perform since she collapsed in her Town Hall office in…

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Police Department is proud to announce four new officers who were sworn in on Tuesday, Feb. 9 following their…

By BOB BURGESS

WAKEFIELD — Town Clerk Mary K. Galvin, who hasn’t worked since she collapsed at work last April, yesterday revealed the memo she claims was the final straw in an ongoing campaign against her and the reason she was stricken.

The memo, from Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio and apparently written with the…

WAKEFIELD — Galvin Middle School Principal Mark Bedrosian is leaving at the end of the academic year and a search committee has apparently decided on three finalists to present to the community.

The finalists are Richele Shankland, assistant principal at Lynnfield Middle School; Adam Colantuoni, a one-time assistant principal at the Galvin who is now…

By BOB BURGESS

WAKEFIELD — Not too many DPW employees were on the job today, sent home by administrators who saw serious fatigue setting in.

As the town again dug out from more than a foot of snow yesterday…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — Patience among residents apparently was running out yesterday as tempers flared and police were called to settle disputes regarding snow removal.

Just before noon, police got a call from a Richardson Street resident who said his neighbor was continually throwing snow onto his sidewalk and the sidewalks of other neighbors…