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Front Page: July 30, 2025

 

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The Transformation of Wakefield continues

THE FORMER Foundry Street industrial corridor is rapidly turning onto an upscale residential district. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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First ADU approved under new bylaw

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — At its July meeting, the Zoning Board of Appeals approved the first accessory dwelling unit to be built under the provisions of Wakefield’s new ADU bylaw. 

Annual Town Meeting passed the new ADU bylaw last May to bring the town into compliance with the state’s 2024 Affordable Homes Act…

 

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Front Page: July 29, 2025

 

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Automated Garbage Truck Republic

Call grows louder for trash strike’s end

WAKEFIELD — The pro-labor call for an end to the standoff between trash collector Republic Services and the Teamsters union continued yesterday, as members of the all-Democrat Congressional delegation joined in, saying Republic must return to the bargaining table.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, along with Congressmen Stephen F. Lynch and Seth Moulton, led all House members…

 

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A wealth of experience

LOCAL McDonald’s restaurant employees Jean Boudreau, Lisa Howlett, Carlos Vega, Santos Pojoy and Claire Brown were recognized for working a collective total of 170+ years. These are some long-serving crew members! According to a McDonald’s spokesperson, “They are the heart of the restaurant and are beloved by generations of customers. Their stories speak to dedication,

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Front Page: July 28, 2025

 

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Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival

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WAKEFIELD RESIDENT Miriam Morales visited the Revere Sand Sculpting Festival over the weekend. This year’s theme was the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Master sand sculptors competed for prize money. (Miriam Morales Photo)

 

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First tenants set to occupy “The Basin” 

THE FIRST TENANTS are expected to move into “The Basin,” at the head of the Lake on Aug. 1. The Zoning Board of Appeals last week voted to recommend that a Certificate of Occupancy be issued for Building 1 by Building Inspector Ben DeChristoforo.

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — Five and a half years after…

 

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Front Page: July 25, 2025

 

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Steve and Colleen Nixon lend a hand at 2025 PMC

STEVE AND COLLEEN NIXON with a friend during a previous Pan-Mass Challenge.

By MICHELLE VISCO

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield residents, husband and wife Steve and Colleen Nixon, will be volunteering on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 for the Pan-Mass Challenge, an annual bike-a-thon across Massachusetts that raises money for cancer research and treatment at…

 

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Smooth sounds

THE VELVET DIRT MUNCHERS entertained last night in front of the library as part of the weekly Plaza Jazz series. (Miriam Morales Photo)

 

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