Wakefield News

Would a dollar store bring traffic downtown?

By GAIL LOWE

TOWN Administrator Stephen P. Maio, second from left, spoke on the revitalization of downtown Wakefield at yesterday morning’s Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Before Work meeting at The Savings Bank on Main Street. From left: New Sign Compliance Officer Robert Sardella, Maio, Chamber Executive Director Marianne Cohen and Chamber Co-Presidents Suzanne Bowering and Cheryl Carroll. (Gail Lowe Photo)
TOWN Administrator Stephen P. Maio, second from left, spoke on the revitalization of downtown Wakefield at yesterday morning’s Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Before Work meeting at The Savings Bank on Main Street. From left: New Sign Compliance Officer Robert Sardella, Maio, Chamber Executive Director Marianne Cohen and Chamber Co-Presidents Suzanne

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Appeals bd. hears new downtown facility plan

Several more sessions will be held as group seeks to bring sr. assisted living center here

By MARK SARDELLA

The proposed downtown assisted living facility from Crescent Street A COUPLE OF READERS have wondered what Shelter Development, LLC's scaled down plan for an assisted living facility would look like from Crescent Street. This rendering recently was submitted with Shelter's application to build 137 units behind the Wakefield Co-operative Bank and includes the Crescent Street view shown here. A hearing is planned before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Oct. 8.
The proposed downtown assisted living facility from Crescent Street
A COUPLE OF READERS have wondered what Shelter Development, LLC’s scaled down plan for an assisted living facility would look like from Crescent Street. This rendering recently

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Trashing automated collection

By MARK SARDELLA

For better or worse, automated trash collection started in Wakefield on Sept. 29. And for better or worse, it’s here to stay — at least for as long as the current trash contract is in effect.

I’m not interested in arguing the merits pro or con of automated trash collection. But I…

 

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PHOTO: Razed to the ground

DECONSTRUCTION work on the old Galvin Middle School continued this week, causing the area to look like a scene from World War II. (Gail Lowe Photo)
DECONSTRUCTION work on the old Galvin Middle School continued this week, causing the area to look like a scene from World War II. (Gail Lowe Photo)

 

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Does repealing gas tax hike threaten safety?

Over the coming weeks, we will highlight the four referendum questions on the Nov. 4 election ballot.

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — In addition to voting to fill several state offices, including governor, Massachusetts residents on Nov. 4 will also voice their opinions on four proposed measures, the first one concerning the repeal of the…

 

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GOP presses ahead

Editor’s note: The campaigns of Republican Party candidates for various state offices continue to publicize themselves while, in some cases, attacking their opponent. Here are a few more press statements from Republicans, which leaves us wondering where the Democrats have been. The general election is less than a month away. 

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PHOTO: Plein Air

WEST SIDE resident and artist Pam Perras was spotted at Farmers Market painting outdoors. The scene she is working on is what she observed Saturday morning, Oct. 4.(Gail Lowe Photo)
WEST SIDE resident and artist Pam Perras was spotted at Farmers Market painting outdoors. The scene she is working on is what she observed Saturday morning, Oct. 4.(Gail Lowe Photo)

 

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Update on new trash program

WAKEFIELD — Although there is a learning curve needing to be addressed, the head of the DPW says the town’s new automated trash collection system seems to be going pretty well.

During the first week of operation, according to DPW Director Richard Stinson, some residents didn’t have the wheels of their uniform barrels pointing the…

 

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House hopefuls clash on gas tax and more

By MARK SARDELLA

GREENWOOD REPUBLICAN John Lock (left) listens as incumbent state Rep. Paul Brodeur (D-Melrose) makes a point during a debate last Wednesday, Oct. 1. (David Watts Jr. Photo)
GREENWOOD REPUBLICAN John Lock (left) listens as incumbent state Rep. Paul Brodeur (D-Melrose) makes a point during a debate last Wednesday, Oct. 1. (David Watts Jr. Photo)

WAKEFIELD — Both candidates running for the 32nd Middlesex District seat in the House of Representatives want to keep casino gambling in Massachusetts but incumbent…

 

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A difference of opinion in Ninth Essex

By MARK SARDELLA

INCUMBENT NINTH ESSEX REPUBLICAN Donald Wong (left) and Democratic challenger Christopher Finn, both of Saugus, squared off last Wednesday during a WCAT debate. They are battling for the right to serve all of Saugus and Precincts, 1, 2 and 7 here in the state House of Representatives. (David Watts Jr. Photo)
INCUMBENT NINTH ESSEX REPUBLICAN Donald Wong (left) and Democratic challenger Christopher Finn, both of Saugus, squared off last Wednesday during a WCAT debate. They are battling for the right to serve all of Saugus and Precincts, 1, 2 and 7 here in the state House of Representatives. (David Watts Jr. Photo)

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E&D Shoes owners come back to town

By GAIL LOWE

WEST SIDE resident Martin Long found a shoe store close to home where he can buy his favorite shoes at decent prices — E&D Shoes and Workwear at 18 Albion St. (Gail Lowe Photo)
WEST SIDE resident Martin Long found a shoe store close to home where he can buy his favorite shoes at decent prices — E&D Shoes and Workwear at 18 Albion St. (Gail Lowe Photo)

WAKEFIELD — West Side resident Martin Long’s sneakers had seen better days. That’s what Eleanor, Martin’s wife, thought…

 

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Photo: The proposed downtown assisted living facility from Crescent Street

The proposed downtown assisted living facility from Crescent Street A COUPLE OF READERS have wondered what Shelter Development, LLC's scaled down plan for an assisted living facility would look like from Crescent Street. This rendering recently was submitted with Shelter's application to build 137 units behind the Wakefield Co-operative Bank and includes the Crescent Street view shown here. A hearing is planned before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Oct. 8.
The proposed downtown assisted living facility from Crescent Street
A COUPLE OF READERS have wondered what Shelter Development, LLC’s scaled down plan for an assisted living facility would look like from Crescent Street. This rendering recently was submitted with Shelter’s application to build 137 units behind the Wakefield Co-operative Bank and includes the Crescent Street

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