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By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — On Tuesday, School Committee members heard about plans to create a Wakefield Memorial High School alumni database from high school librarian and media specialist Diane Ho and Class of 2022 graduate Katie Patt, who is now a student at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. 

“Colleges do this for a reason…

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — The Spaulding Street Playground will soon have a new recreational feature thanks to an Eagle Scout project by an enterprising member of local Boy Scout Troop 701.

The Town Council this week approved the proposal of Eagle Scout candidate Benjamin Belyea to construct two picnic tables with built-in chess…

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – Beer and wine vendors will not be allowed to give out samples during the 2025 Wakefield Farmers Market season, which opens this Saturday, June 14. After discussing the matter last night, the Town Council voted 4-2 against allowing sampling of alcoholic beverages at the Farmers Market. 

The board did vote…

WAKEFIELD — As school officials had hoped, rain stayed away just long enough Saturday morning so the Class of 2025 could get their diplomas outdoors at Landrigan Field during Wakefield Memorial High’s annual commencement exercise.

From Colin Toby Ala to Zachaeus Khachatahn Zivan, 211 students received their…

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By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals is continuing to look at the portion of a proposed Salem Street subdivision that falls under its jurisdiction. 

The full project consists of a new cul-de-sac that would be created at 154 and 158 Salem Street. The two duplexes and one single family home…