Wakefield News

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — As the months of public hearings begin to wind down on Shelter Development’s application to build a 130-unit Brightview Senior Living facility on Crescent Street, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the public last night got a detailed look at what construction of the project will entail.

Senior project manager Michael Callahan…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — A new metric for collecting education data for kindergarten through grade 12 has been established as a result of redefining low income, said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stephen K. Zrike at Tuesday’s school board meeting.

As a result, Chapter 70 funding will change, schools Business Manager Michael Pfifferling said.

For…

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Independence Day Parade Committee will host a Stars of Wakefield talent show tomorrow night, June 12, beginning at 7 in The Savings Bank Theatre of Wakefield Memorial High School.

The night will feature WMHS students and alumni as they showcase their talents in music, dance, cinematography and more.

Performers will include…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — After a long climb up the professional ladder, Dr. Kim Smith was chosen the next superintendent of schools in Wakefield last night.
She will replace the outgoing Dr. Stephen K. Zrike if she’s able to come to employment terms with the School Committee. She now serves as…

WAKEFIELD — The West Side Social Club Fourth of July Committee announces that the 2015 theme for its events will be “Gold Star Family — We Honor Your Fallen.”
The theme is used as a guideline for the children to decorate their bicycles, tricycles, scooters, wagons and doll carriages for the Annual Children’s Parade held…

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By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Lieutenant Craig Calabrese has been named Deputy Chief of the Wakefield Police Department.

It became official last night when Police Chief Rick Smith presented Lt. Calabrese to the Board of Selectmen as his choice for the position of Deputy Chief and the board voted unanimously to ratify the appointment.

Smith…

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Community Access Television (WCAT) has received two bronze “Telly Awards” for outstanding achievement in the documentary category.

One of the films, The Hogan Experience, chronicles the heart-warming story of volunteer Kelley…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — At tonight’s school board meeting, members will discuss how to fill the Superintendent’s role currently held by Dr. Stephen K. Zrike.

Zrike will leave Wakefield at the end of the school year to become “receiver” for Holyoke schools, an underperforming school system.

“We have not had any discussions yet about…

WAKEFIELD — Living in the moment and giving all you have while you’re there was one of the…