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Throwback Thursday: 1944

EXTREME WEATHER events are not a new phenomenon, as anyone living in Wakefield in August of 1944 could attest. On Aug. 16 of that year, the town bore the brunt of a violent storm that reminded some of the devastation wrought by the infamous Hurricane of ’38 just six years earlier. When the storm struck…

 

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Front Page: August 13, 2025

 

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Bike-related signage gets mixed reviews

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council this week approved one request for bicycle-related signage around town while rejecting another. Both requests originated with Town Councilor/bicycle activist John Crisley.

The first request was for 14 signs to be deployed at primary entry points into town reminding motorists to give four feet of clearance when…

 

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Front Page: August 12, 2025

 

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WMHS Marching band rocks Xfinity Center

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THE WAKEFIELD Memorial High School Marching Band got an opportunity of a lifetime when they were asked to join pop trio AJR in their finale during the group concert at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield. The band was both on stage and in the aisles of the audience, playing for a crowd of nearly 20,000 people Saturday

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Town Administrator interviews start tonight 

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – And then there were four.

The Town Council will meet tonight to begin the process of interviewing the four finalists to fill the position of Town Administrator.

Two of the final four candidates will be interviewed in the first floor conference room at Town Hall beginning at 6 p.m. The…

 

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Front Page: August 11, 2025

 

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Jewish Festival a celebration of light, love

IN YESTERDAY’S summer heat, bubbles provided a way to cool off. (Neil Zolot Photo)

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — Chabad of Wakefield Rabbi Sruly Brook deemed its first Jewish Festival on the shores of Lake Quannapowitt a success Sunday afternoon, August 10.

“What a beautiful sight it was to see everyone in the heart of…

 

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Comment on Open Space Plan, Wetlands Bylaw

WAKEFIELD –– The Conservation Commission has opened a public comment period for a proposed Wetlands Bylaw as well as Wakefield’s Open Space and Recreation Plan. Community members can submit comments until September 10, 2025. 

The Plan document and proposed bylaw text, as well as the comment forms, are available at www.wakefieldma.gov/conservation.

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Front Page: August 8, 2025

 

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The whole scoop, and nothing but the scoop

THE COL. JAMES HARTSHORNE HOUSE ASSOCIATION hosted their annual Ice Cream Social on the grounds of the historic home last night on Church Street. The popular event this year featured live music, raffles, kids games and crafts and more fun activities for kids young and old. The ice cream was provided by Meletharb Ice Cream at

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ConCom hears Lakeside self-storage proposal

ARTIST’S RENDERING showing an aerial view of a proposed self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Conservation Commission got its first look this week at a self-storage facility proposed at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway at the head of the Lake. The project comes under the Conservation Commission’s jurisdiction because of it…

 

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