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Lake Q group talks oxygen

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Lake Quannapowitt Committee continues to look for viable solutions to the blue-green algae problem that has plagued Lake Quannapowitt for years. Last night members discussed more possible ways to reduce or stop the inflow of phosphorus into the Lake, which is believed to be the major cause of the…

 

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Helping those who need it

PATROL Officer Kelley Tobyne is shown holding the popular games “Memory” and “Hi-Ho Cherry-O” that were recently donated to the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots annual drive. (Gail Lowe Photo)
PATROL Officer Kelley Tobyne is shown holding the popular games “Memory” and “Hi-Ho Cherry-O” that were recently donated to the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots annual drive. (Gail Lowe Photo)

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — The letters to the North Pole begin . . . “Dear Santa . . .”

But some good little boys…

 

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Common Christmas lights lit Friday

A RARE PHOTOGRAPH of Frosty the Snowman was captured this weekend when the Cool One made an early visit to the Common to check out the weather and the lights.
A RARE PHOTOGRAPH of Frosty the Snowman was captured this weekend when the Cool One made an early visit to the Common to check out the weather and the lights.

WAKEFIELD — Mark this Friday evening on your calendars! Wakefield’s traditional lighting of the Christmas lights on the Veterans Memorial Common will take place Friday…

 

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SC hears importance of STEM education

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — Of all the jobs posted in Massachusetts in a three-month period, ending Thursday, Sept. 25, 32 percent were STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) positions.

In terms of salary, 49 percent of all jobs in occupations with median pay at $40,000 or more were STEM jobs and 60 percent of…

 

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Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry food drop-off Dec. 6

THE Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry recently acknowledged and thanked Boy Scout Troop 701 for their successful food drive held on Nov. 22. From left: Boy Scouts Thomas Witham, Nicholas Major, Eli Gosselin-Smoske and Mattew Cheffro.
THE Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry recently acknowledged and thanked Boy Scout Troop 701 for their successful food drive held on Nov. 22. From left: Boy Scouts Thomas Witham, Nicholas Major, Eli Gosselin-Smoske and Mattew Cheffro.

WAKEFIELD — Members of the community are invited to drop off non-perishable food items at the Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry…

 

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“Tis the Season” Holiday Stroll Schedule of Events — Saturday, Dec. 6

1 to 2:45 p.m. Children’s activities and refreshments at Americal Civic Center, Main Street

1 p.m. Ricky McNamara

(Wakefield Interfaith Food Pantry and the Wakefield Boys & Girls Club toy drive will be accepting donations. All those donating will be entered into a raffle for a Farmland or Walgreens gift certificate.)

2:45 p.m. Hat Parade…

 

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Mid-year state aid cuts gall selectmen

SELECTMEN’S NOTEBOOK

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Board of Selectmen is not happy with Gov. Deval Patrick’s plan to balance the state budget on the backs of cities and towns and this week sent strongly worded letters to all three of the town’s state legislators urging them to reject the governor’s plan for mid-year…

 

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ID thieves get busy during holiday season

WAKEFIELD — Thieves intent on stealing people’s identities are getting busy now that the holiday season has arrived.

On Wednesday, police logged two incidents related to identity theft and more are expected to follow.

On Wednesday morning, a man from Lowell Street told Patrol Officer Matthew Warren that he received a credit card from Sears…

 

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PHOTO: And the winners are…

THE FARMLAND sponsored its first-ever turkey coloring contest in our newspaper for kids ages 3 to 5 and 6 to 10. All entries were placed on the windows of the store for all to see in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Jill Salm, 4, and JP Casey, 7 — both from Wakefield — won in their respective categories. Congratulations to them and everyone else who participated.
THE FARMLAND sponsored its first-ever turkey coloring contest in our newspaper for kids ages 3 to 5 and 6 to 10. All entries were placed on the windows of the store for all to see in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Jill Salm, 4, and JP Casey, 7 — both from Wakefield — won

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PHOTO: Leading The Scholarship Foundation

THE OFFICERS OF THE Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, at their annual meeting, are from left to right: Jay Pinette (Auditor), Jim Guarino (Financial Vice President), Jennifer Walter (President), Diane Lind (Secretary), Cathy Donovan (Vice President), and Jay Landers (Treasurer). Missing from photo: Christina Mogni (Financial Secretary).
THE OFFICERS OF THE Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, at their annual meeting, are from left to right: Jay Pinette (Auditor), Jim Guarino (Financial Vice President), Jennifer Walter (President), Diane Lind (Secretary), Cathy Donovan (Vice President), and Jay Landers (Treasurer). Missing from photo: Christina Mogni (Financial Secretary).

 

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PHOTO: A seasonal feast

STUDENTS AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL enjoyed a delicious holiday meal yesterday. Have a great Thanksgiving. (Photo by cmac Images)
STUDENTS AT ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL enjoyed a delicious holiday meal yesterday. Have a great Thanksgiving. (Photo by cmac Images)

 

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Planners nix height cap try

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — After a boisterous hearing which the chairman several times threatened to shut down, the Planning Board last night effectively upheld last week’s Town Meeting vote to indefinitely postpone Article 12, a measure to limit the height of any building in the Assisted Living Overlay District to 30 feet. The Town…

 

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