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MBTA Communities Act 2024

Survey will seek public feedback on 40A zoning plan

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Members of the Town Council’s new 40A Subcommittee spent much of last Thursday’s meeting parsing the language of a survey that will be sent out shortly.  

The three-member subcommittee is looking to create a new plan to bring the town into compliance with section 3A of Massachusetts General Laws…

 

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TOPSoccer 2024

The Outreach Program for Soccer shines in Wakefield

By CHARLES GAGNE

WAKEFIELD — Several years ago, a notable program connecting special needs children with Wakefield soccer players and coaches was brought to the Wakefield community. Now, each Sunday in the fall and spring down at the Galvin Middle School fields, this group comes together for some activity and fun to learn all about…

 

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Unknowns Twi League 2024

Unknowns sweep season series against Loafers with 10-3 victory

Unknowns Twi League 2024
CHRIS ALDEN allowed just 5 hits and 2 runs to get the win for the Unknowns over the Loafers on Thursday night at Moulton Park. (File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Lynch Construction Unknowns used a six-run first inning and never looked back as they swept the season series against the Loafers 10-3, Thursday night at…

 

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MBTA housing district forum next week

WAKEFIELD — A public forum is planned for July 31 to discuss the possible next steps as the town plans a multi-family zoning district mandated by the state.

Massachusetts recently passed a state law that requires MBTA communities to have a zoning district where multi-family housing is permitted “as of right.” Under the law, Wakefield…

 

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Wakefield local honored during PMC Night at Fenway Park 

CANCER SURVIVOR AND Wakefield resident Maryann Stickney was honored at the PMC night at Fenway Park on July 12.

WAKEFIELD — On Friday, July 12, the Boston Red Sox and Red Sox Foundation commemorated the foundation’s 22 year commitment as a co-presenting sponsor of the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) with PMC Night at Fenway Park. …

 

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More scenes from the Meghan Burnett Softball Tournament

THE 7th ANNUAL Meghan Burnett “Fly High” Softball Tournament was a huge success this year. A full story appeared in Tuesday’s sports section. (Courtesy Photos)

 

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Wakefield residents run well in 57th Lynnfield Fourth of July 5K

LAA 5K 2024
WAKEFIELD’s Shaun Newell (left) and Catherine Brinkley had two of the best local times in the Lynnfield Fourth of July 5K. Newell was 28th overall in 21:33 while Brinkley was 56th in 23:57. (Courtesy Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

LYNNFIELD — Twenty-three runners from Wakefield participated in the annual Lynnfield Athletic Association July 4th 5K (3.1 miles…

 

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Council’s 40A group gets down to business

Locals waiting at Wakefield Station. The town has until December 31, 2024 to develop a zoning plan to conform with the mandates of the MBTA Communities Act which requires zoning changes related to multifamily housing. (File Photo Frank Conte)

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council’s new “40A Subcommittee” met for the first time last week at…

 

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Jack Penney of Wakefield

Wakefield’s Jack Penney drafted by the Detroit Tigers

Penney 2024
JACK PENNEY, of Wakefield, was drafted in the 5th round of the MLB Draft last week by the Detroit Tigers. (Courtesy Photo)

DETROIT, MI — Wakefield native Jack Penney was selected in the 5th round of the MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers last week.

Penney just completed his junior year at Notre Dame. The…

 

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Stock Lower Common for OSRP story

Mixed reviews for updated Open Space Plan

Stock Lower Common for OSRP story
THE LOWER COMMON is the type of recreational area that the Open Space and Recreation Plan seeks to preserve and enhance. The Town Council recently reviewed a draft plan presented by the Recreation and Open Space Committee.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A draft of the updated Wakefield Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) received…

 

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Burnett Tourney 2024

Softball community unites at 7th Meghan Burnett Tournament

Burnett Tourney 2024
THE 18U CHAMPIONSHIP game of the 7th Annual Meghan Burnett “Fly High” Softball Tournament featured the New Hampshire Lightning against the Rage. The Rage won in a 4-3 walk-off to lift the trophy. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — It took her three-and-a-half hours but Baylee Yandow made it to the field in Reading in plenty of time…

 

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40B

Nahant St. residents resist 40B plans

40B
SIGNS LIKE THIS ONE dot the landscape along Nahant Street as residents fight plans for two large 40B housing projects. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – Traffic was the main topic at last week’s hearing on the proposed 32 Nahant St. 40B project. The 24-unit apartment building and another, larger 40B proposed for…

 

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