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PHOTO: Razed to the ground

October 8, 2014

DECONSTRUCTION work on the old Galvin Middle School continued this week, causing the area to look like a scene from World War II. (Gail Lowe Photo)

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Does repealing gas tax hike threaten safety?

October 8, 2014

Over the coming weeks, we will highlight the four referendum questions on the Nov. 4 election ballot.

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — In addition to voting to fill several state offices, including governor, Massachusetts residents on Nov. 4 will also voice their opinions on four proposed measures, the first one concerning the repeal of the…

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GOP presses ahead

October 8, 2014

Editor’s note: The campaigns of Republican Party candidates for various state offices continue to publicize themselves while, in some cases, attacking their opponent. Here are a few more press statements from Republicans, which leaves us wondering where the Democrats have been. The general election is less than a month away.

Tisei hits Moulton for skipping…

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PHOTO: Plein Air

October 7, 2014

WEST SIDE resident and artist Pam Perras was spotted at Farmers Market painting outdoors. The scene she is working on is what she observed Saturday morning, Oct. 4.(Gail Lowe Photo)

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Update on new trash program

October 7, 2014

WAKEFIELD — Although there is a learning curve needing to be addressed, the head of the DPW says the town’s new automated trash collection system seems to be going pretty well.

During the first week of operation, according to DPW Director Richard Stinson, some residents didn’t have the wheels of their uniform barrels pointing the…

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House hopefuls clash on gas tax and more

October 7, 2014

By MARK SARDELLA

GREENWOOD REPUBLICAN John Lock (left) listens as incumbent state Rep. Paul Brodeur (D-Melrose) makes a point during a debate last Wednesday, Oct. 1. (David Watts Jr. Photo)

WAKEFIELD — Both candidates running for the 32nd Middlesex District seat in the House of Representatives want to keep casino gambling in Massachusetts but incumbent…

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A difference of opinion in Ninth Essex

October 6, 2014

By MARK SARDELLA

INCUMBENT NINTH ESSEX REPUBLICAN Donald Wong (left) and Democratic challenger Christopher Finn, both of Saugus, squared off last Wednesday during a WCAT debate. They are battling for the right to serve all of Saugus and Precincts, 1, 2 and 7 here in the state House of Representatives. (David Watts Jr. Photo)

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E&D Shoes owners come back to town

October 6, 2014

By GAIL LOWE

WEST SIDE resident Martin Long found a shoe store close to home where he can buy his favorite shoes at decent prices — E&D Shoes and Workwear at 18 Albion St. (Gail Lowe Photo)

WAKEFIELD — West Side resident Martin Long’s sneakers had seen better days. That’s what Eleanor, Martin’s wife, thought…

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Photo: The proposed downtown assisted living facility from Crescent Street

October 6, 2014

The proposed downtown assisted living facility from Crescent Street A COUPLE OF READERS have wondered what Shelter Development, LLC's scaled down plan for an assisted living facility would look like from Crescent Street. This rendering recently was submitted with Shelter's application to build 137 units behind the Wakefield Co-operative Bank and includes the Crescent Street view shown here. A hearing is planned before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Oct. 8. — The proposed downtown assisted living facility from Crescent Street
A COUPLE OF READERS have wondered what Shelter Development, LLC’s scaled down plan for an assisted living facility would look like from Crescent Street. This rendering recently was submitted with Shelter’s application to build 137 units behind the Wakefield Co-operative Bank and includes the Crescent Street

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Seth Moulton talks issues

October 6, 2014

By DAN TOMASELLO

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE for Congress Seth Moulton discussed political issues at the Unitarian Universalist Church Wednesday afternoon.

WAKEFIELD — Sixth Congressional District candidate Seth Moulton made a campaign stop at Unitarian Universalist (U.U.) Church on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

Moulton, the Democratic nominee who is facing off against Main Street Republican Richard Tisei in…

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Lewis, Medeiros air their differences

October 3, 2014

By DAN TOMASELLO

MONICA MEDEIROS AND JASON LEWIS squared off in a state Senate debate for the second time in six months. (David Watts Jr. Photo)

WAKEFIELD — State Senator Jason Lewis (D-Winchester) and Republican challenger Monica Medeiros faced off for the first time this election cycle in a debate held at Wakefield Community Access…

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Jeffrey’s Package Store has new owners

October 3, 2014

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — One of the oldest and most familiar businesses in downtown Wakefield is changing hands. The longtime owners of Jeffrey’s Package Store at 354 Main St., Ray and Judy Wormstead, are selling the business to Vasudev Patel of Winchester and Krupa Patel of Lynnfield.