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PHOTO: Farmers Market heads indoors for the winter

THIS winter, the ever-popular Farmers Market in Wakefield was taken indoors at Memorial Hall in Melrose. The market continues to thrive, even in cold, rainy weather, as was experienced on Sunday, Jan. 19. Three more markets will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays, Feb. 15, March 15 and April 19. The market will resume in Wakefield sometime in June. (Gail Lowe Photo)
THIS winter, the ever-popular Farmers Market in Wakefield was taken indoors at Memorial Hall in Melrose. The market continues to thrive, even in cold, rainy weather, as was experienced on Sunday, Jan. 19. Three more markets will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays, Feb. 15, March 15 and April 19. The market

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Photo: The Square has a foggy notion

DOWNTOWN WAKEFIELD takes on a much different look when fog begins rolling in off Lake Quannapowitt, like it did yesterday. (Donna Larsson Photo)
DOWNTOWN WAKEFIELD takes on a much different look when fog begins rolling in off Lake Quannapowitt, like it did yesterday. (Donna Larsson Photo)

 

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This morning’s icy roads bring public safety response

WAKEFIELD — Iced-over roadway conditions from freezing rain were responsible for numerous motor vehicle accidents and rollovers throughout the state this morning and yesterday. Two accidents were reported in Wakefield this morning, said police, and a woman injured in one of the accidents was taken to Melrose-Wakefield Hospital for treatment.

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Schools running in the red

By GAIL LOWE

 WAKEFIELD — During the business portion of Tuesday’s school board meeting, Business Administrator Michael Pfifferling said that the district’s deficit, after taking offsets from revolving and grant funds, is anticipated to fall between $160,000 and $190,000.

Special Education tuition and related transportation costs are higher than was projected, he said.

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PHOTO: Early morning call

JUST AS THE Daily Item was opening for business this morning, firefighters were called due to a problem with the oil burner. The company closed early but will be open for business during our regular hours on Monday. (Gail Lowe Photo)
JUST AS THE Daily Item was opening for business this morning, firefighters were called due to a problem with the oil burner. The company closed early but will be open for business during our regular hours on Monday. (Gail Lowe Photo)

 

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Photo: I have a dream

A BOOK display at the Beebe Library honored the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Had he lived, Dr. King would have turned 86 years old on Jan. 15. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn. on April 4, 1968 when he was 39. Today, we honor the good Civil Rights work he did during his lifetime. (Gail Lowe Photo)
A BOOK display at the Beebe Library honored the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Had he lived, Dr. King would have turned 86 years old on Jan. 15. He was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn. on April 4, 1968 when he was 39. Today, we honor the good Civil Rights work he did during

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WMHS course changes eyed

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — A summary of proposed changes to Wakefield Memorial High School’s program of studies was presented at Tuesday’s school board meeting by Principal Richard Metropolis and Guidance Director A.J. Beebe.

The proposed changes would affect Business, Technology and Culinary Arts; English Language Arts and World Language, among other courses.

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Café/bistro planned in Greenwood

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals wants to see more details before approving plans for a café/bistro at 1179 Main St. in Greenwood. The owners of the property, Joe and Sarah Toretta, owned D’Amici’s Bakery when it was on Salem Street and own several other food establishments in surrounding towns. The…

 

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ECC praises are sung

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — The opening of an Early Childhood Center was a dream in the mind of Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stephen K. Zrike when he came to Wakefield in July 2013 and his dream became a reality with the opening of school last September.

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Selectmen back Maio in Town Clerk flap

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Board of Selectmen this week defended Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio against allegations made by Town Clerk Mary K. Galvin. In a story in Monday’s Daily Item, Galvin blamed an illness that has kept her out of work since last April on “years of abuse by Steve Maio.”

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PHOTO: Brodeur sworn in for third term

STATE REP. Paul Brodeur (D-Melrose) joined with the other members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for his third swearing in ceremony on January 7th. Brodeur, who was first elected in 2010, represents the 32nd Middlesex district, comprised of Melrose as well as portions of Wakefield and Malden. As he begins his third, two year term, Brodeur said, “I’m excited to continue the work of ensuring that our communities are strong and vibrant places to live and work.”
STATE REP. Paul Brodeur (D-Melrose) joined with the other members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for his third swearing in ceremony on January 7th. Brodeur, who was first elected in 2010, represents the 32nd Middlesex district, comprised of Melrose as well as portions of Wakefield and Malden. As he begins his third, two year

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Parade returns July 4

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — You can mark your calendar because it’s now official. After a two-year absence, the Wakefield Independence Day Parade will make its triumphant return this year.

The Board of Selectmen last night approved the request of the new Wakefield Independence Day Committee (WIDC) to hold the parade on Saturday, July 4…

 

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