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Board of Heath discusses alcohol regs

January 23, 2026

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Board of Health this week discussed alcohol regulations following a presentation by Prevention, Outreach and Youth Services manager Liz Parsons. But one member of the board questioned why Health Department staff was addressing this issue when Town Council regulates alcohol in town and had not voted to refer…

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Remediation work begins on Butler Avenue

January 23, 2026

REMEDIATION WORK began this week at 94 Butler Ave. The project, which will include a gravel path and small sitting area, is expected to be completed in the spring. (Mark Sardella Photo)

WAKEFIELD — This week, the town’s contractor Strategic Environmental Services began remediation work at 94 Butler Ave. There will be no detours or…

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WMGLD offers winter safety tips

January 23, 2026

WAKEFIELD — This weekend’s forecast calls for heavy snow blanketing the area along with bitter cold temperatures. The Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department (WMGLD) recommends taking the following steps to be ready for cold temperatures and the possibility of heavy snow:

Be informed by receiving alerts, warnings and public safety information before, during and…

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January 22, 2026

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Throwback Thursday, 1928

January 22, 2026

YOU’VE HEARD OF Greenwood and Montrose, but unless you’re an old-timer (or a regular reader of the Item’s Looking Backward column) chances are you’re unfamiliar with a section of town once known as “Boyntonville.” The name refers to the southwest section of Greenwood, specifically the areas around Spring Street and the portion of Greenwood Street

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Sign up for e-Alerts

January 22, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The town may issue an on-street parking ban when significant snow accumulation is expected, like it is on Sunday and Monday. This allows plowing crews to safely access the roads and perform curb-to-curb cleanup.

Parking bans and other emergency notices are distributed through the Everbridge e-Alert System. Although you may have been registered…

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January 21, 2026

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January 21, 2026

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Lewis champions tax relief for seniors with help from Santaniello

January 21, 2026

Bill, drafted with help from Director of Assessments Victor Santaniello, passes in Senate

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis led the passage of legislation in the Massachusetts Senate to make it easier for municipalities to provide some tax relief to seniors struggling to pay increasing property taxes and not be taxed out of their communities.

The bill…