Wakefield News

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — As the $75 million Galvin Middle School project nears completion, finishing touches will be applied between now and the “substantial completion” date of July 17, according to Frank Hayes, CEO of BOND Construction and project manager Dave Capaldo.

The main classroom portion of the building was completed in time for…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stephen K. Zrike has announced that Maria Monks Serrao will be the new director of Facilities and Transportation for Wakefield’s public schools effective tomorrow, July 1.

Serrao replaces Peter Evangelista, who had held the position for 28 years. In 2000, he was appointed supervisor of custodians…

WAKEFIELD —This summer The Savings Bank and Wakefield Community Access Television (WCAT) have joined with the Wakefield Recreation Department to sponsor an outdoor, family-friendly movie series, Movies by the Lake. Three movies will be shown, on Thursday, July 2; Thursday, Aug. 13, and Wednesday, Sept. 2, each starting at 8:30 p.m., at Wakefield’s Lake Quannapowitt…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — At their Tuesday, June 23 school board meeting, members heard Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stephen K. Zrike say of soon-to-be Superintendent Dr. Kim Smith that he had every confidence there would be a seamless transition when he leaves the district in early July.

“She’s an organizer, a planner — she…

WAKEFIELD — The West Side Social Club’s Fourth of July Committee — a dedicated band of volunteers who put on the town’s Fourth of July events — always has a theme for its various judged parades for youngsters.

For 2015, the theme is “Gold Star Family — We Honor your Fallen.”

As a way to…

WAKEFIELD — The East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project will be controlling mosquitoes using truck mounted aerosol sprayers in the Greenwood section of Wakefield on Tuesday, June 30, between dusk and 11:30 p.m.

Areas to be sprayed are located in the vicinity of Spring Street, Greenwood Street, Forest Street, Meriam Street, Oak Street and Harrison Avenue…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — With the opioid addiction problem at epidemic levels, knowing what to do in the event of an overdose is more important than ever.

Last night at the Americal Civic center local residents had an opportunity to learn what to do in the event of an opiate overdose and to receive…

WAKEFIELD — First, a big thank you to all who helped make our opening day a resounding success with record-breaking attendance! With good weather expected, two new vendors, and some really great live music, the 2nd market day of our season is shaping up to be another wonderful event. The Wakefield Farmers Market takes place…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — At least one selectman wants more accountability from a group calling itself “The Wakefield Civic League.” The group has been using that banner when writing letters to the press and speaking at public meetings.

Their primary issues to date have centered on the Brightview Senior Living facility proposed for Crescent…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Opponents of the 130-unit Brightview Senior Living facility proposed on Crescent Street got their chance to make a formal presentation before the Zoning Board of Appeals last night.

Little new information was presented as Topsfield attorney Alan Grenier and engineer Thad Berry mainly reiterated concerns that have…