Wakefield News

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — Only four months after signing the Fiscal Year 2015 budget into law, Governor Deval Patrick yesterday unveiled a plan to impose immediate cuts to close a $329 million mid-year budget deficit that would include a $25.5 million reduction in local aid to cities and towns.

Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — A rabbi whose grandfather founded the renowned Maimonides School in Brookline was one of four religious leaders killed in Jerusalem at a small Jewish orthodox synagogue Tuesday.

Rabbi Arnie Fertig from Temple Emmanuel on Chestnut Street said the attack on Rabbi Moshe Twersky, 59, and others “clearly shows hatred and…

By MARK SARDELLA

The mystery is over and the rumors were true.

It’s now official that “Dollar Tree” has signed a lease agreement and will be filling the long-vacant spot at 376-378 Main St. in downtown Wakefield formerly occupied by CVS.

We should welcome our new neighbor. Anything would have been better than nothing in…

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WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Chamber of Commerce has officially changed its name to the Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce. The name change was approved by Chamber members at the annual meeting.

“The change of name not only links the two communities, it also provides extensive networking opportunities for local businesses in both towns,” co-Presidents…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A land swap that would resolve a decades-old title problem is a step closer to reality after Town Meeting approved warrant Article 6 Monday night. The Town Meeting action authorizes the Board of Selectmen to petition the legislature to enact special legislation permitting the town to exchange parcels of land…

By MARK SARDELLA

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By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — Jeff Weiner, technology director for Wakefield’s schools, went before the School Committee last Tuesday to update members on technology issues, the challenges facing the School Department and what is being done to address them.

Three areas in Wakefield schools were recently monitored to determine what has been causing slowed speeds…

STONEHAM —Yesterday a 28-year-old Boston woman was arrested by police in the office building parking lot next to the 99 Restaurant off Route 28 and charged with cocaine trafficking.

Stoneham…

WAKEFIELD — For a person whose life has been touched by the Lake in some way, a custom engraved brick placed in the flagpole plaza at Col. Connelly Park may be perfect holiday gift. The Bricks by the Lake program has announced that donors who submit applications by Dec. 1 will be guaranteed a formal…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — It was a night to celebrate and on Saturday…