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Discuss current events Jan. 12

WAKEFIELD — The staff of the Beebe Library recently announced the return of News & Views, a semimonthly forum beginning Monday, Jan. 12, where you and fellow community members are invited to discuss the news and air your views on a wide variety of interesting, contemporary topics.

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PHOTO: Skating on thin ice

ON New Year’s Day, a line of Canada geese were spotted “skating” on Lake Quannapowitt not too far from the shoreline. (Gail Lowe Photo)
ON New Year’s Day, a line of Canada geese were spotted “skating” on Lake Quannapowitt not too far from the shoreline. (Gail Lowe Photo)

 

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Level 3 sex offenders listed

 

WAKEFIELD — The Police Department has released information about six Level 3 Sex Offenders living in Wakefield. The individuals are:

• Shawn S. Foti, 37, 75 Montrose Ave. Foti is white with brown eyes and brown hair. He is 6’ 1” and weighs 205 pounds. In September 1997, Foti was convicted of unnatural and lascivious…

 

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School board incumbent Janine Cook first to file nomination papers

 

WAKEFIELD — School Committee incumbent Janine Iengo Cook was the first person to take out nomination papers for the spring election, this year scheduled for Tuesday, April 28. Cook was at Town Hall today before the Town Clerk’s office was open for business at 8 a.m.

During her term serving on the school board…

 

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Get election papers Friday

WAKEFIELD — The annual town election is April 28.

Following are some key dates for those thinking about running for office:

• FRIDAY, JAN. 2

Nomination papers are available during regular Town Clerk office hours.

• FRIDAY, MARCH 6

Last day to obtain nomination papers . Town Clerk’s Office is open from 8 a.m. to…

 

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The Galvin Middle School opens to rave reviews

(Final part of a series.)

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — The impressive new Galvin Middle School opened without any real hitches on Thursday, Sept. 4 to the excitement of students, parents, faculty and administrators. Everyone’s dream had been finally realized.

It was in 2010 that the idea of building a new middle school began to…

 

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Time to take down the tree

RESIDENTS aren’t the only ones taking down their trees. A crew from the Department of Public Works was busy taking down a diseased oak tree on Veterans Memorial Common Tuesday morning. (Gail Lowe Photo)
RESIDENTS aren’t the only ones taking down their trees. A crew from the Department of Public Works was busy taking down a diseased oak tree on Veterans Memorial Common Tuesday morning. (Gail Lowe Photo)

 

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PHOTO: WEF dollars at work

THE WAKEFIELD EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION congratulates Dolbeare kindergarten staff member Jennifer Snipe. As part of WEF's 2013 Grant program she received funding toward a visit from author David Biedrzycki. He gave a presentation to all kindergarten students, giving them the opportunity to learn about writing and illustrating. Pictured are author David Biedrzycki, Jennifer Snipe and her 2013 kindergarten class. The Wakefield Educational Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting academic excellence in the Wakefield Public Schools. Visit www.wakefieldeducationalfoundation.org for ordering information and to see how WEF is putting your donation to work.
THE WAKEFIELD EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION congratulates Dolbeare kindergarten staff member Jennifer Snipe. As part of WEF’s 2013 Grant program she received funding toward a visit from author David Biedrzycki. He gave a presentation to all kindergarten students, giving them the opportunity to learn about writing and illustrating. Pictured are author David Biedrzycki, Jennifer Snipe and her

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Court throws out TM case

By MARK SARDELLA

BOB MITCHELL
BOB MITCHELL

WAKEFIELD — Case dismissed.

That’s essentially what Judge Robert Ullmann said in his decision on the complaint filed by Robert Mitchell of Spaulding Street claiming that his rights were violated at the Nov. 17 Town Meeting when Town Moderator William H. Carroll refused to allow Mitchell’s motion to adjourn.

In…

 

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Continuing look back at 2014

(This is the second of three articles recapping 2014. Tomorrow will be dedicated to the construction and opening of the new $75 million Galvin Middle School.)

SUPERINTENDENT of Schools Dr. Stephen K. Zrike agreed to let high school seniors shave his head if a reading challenge was met — 10,000 books read over the summer months. The challenge was met and in mid-September he was sporting a new “do.” (File Photo)
SUPERINTENDENT of Schools Dr. Stephen K. Zrike agreed to let high school seniors shave his head if a reading challenge was met — 10,000 books read over the summer

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Putting the past year in proper perspective

THE winter of 2014 was one of the harshest on record. This photo was taken at the beginning of one of the major storms to hit the area last January. (File Photo)
THE winter of 2014 was one of the harshest on record. This photo was taken at the beginning of one of the major storms to hit the area last January. (File Photo)

(This is the first of a series.)

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — As we look back on 2014, we see a year of…

 

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Girl to court for assault try

WAKEFIELD — A 17-year-old girl faced arraignment in Cambridge Juvenile Court today on charges of assaulting another girl with a dangerous weapon (knife) and threatening to kill her over the weekend.

Both girls are residents of a group home on Lafayette Street.

Sgt. Geoffrey Eriksen and Patrol Officers John Whaley and Michael Ryan were called…

 

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