Wakefield News

WAKEFIELD — Come January, the North Shore will  be represented in Congress by someone other than John Tierney.

And there’s a chance Main Street Republican Richard Tisei will be that man.

The political current is changing from Wakefield to Amesbury, from Bedford to Lynn. Tierney was defeated in yesterday’s Democratic primary for the 6th Congressional…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — They’re back.

Shelter Development, LLC, whose proposal earlier this year to construct a Brightview assisted living facility in conjunction with a parking garage in the downtown area stirred months of controversy before being defeated at the polls and at Town Meeting, has filed a new application for a 137…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The School Department is considering a partnership with Lesley University Graduate School of Education that would offer Lesley classes in Wakefield and could provide annual revenue to the district in a projected range of $50,000 to $80,000.

Jack Gillette, dean of the Graduate School of Education at Lesley University, appeared…

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield voters tomorrow have a chance to take part in party primary elections for a slew of statewide offices.

Polling places open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.

Those who participate will pick the people they would like to see represent the Democratic and Republican parties in the critical November 4…

WAKEFIELD — Police continue their search for a man who tried to rob a clerk at 7-Eleven on Albion Street Saturday morning at knifepoint.

Police searched the West Side neighborhoods after responding to the 3 a.m. call. According to police, a man wearing a “Scream” mask entered the store armed with what was described as…

WAKEFIELD — When the Recreation Commission meets Wednesday at the Americal Civic Center, members will officially welcome the department’s new full-time professional.
Dan McGrath was selected by Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio from a field of over 30 candidates applying to be the next Recreation director in Wakefield. McGrath will make about $50,000 a year…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — A new beginning.
That’s what the 1,095 students in grades five through eight were given this morning when the doors of the brand-new educational part of the $74 million Galvin Middle School opened for the first time.
“It’s overwhelming,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stephen K. Zrike. “We have a…

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Five Democratic candidates vying to represent the Sixth Congressional District in Congress are seeking their party’s nomination in the state primary election on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Congressman John Tierney is trying to fend off primary challengers Seth Moulton, Marissa DeFranco, John Devine and John Gutta. Tierney, who has served in…

WAKEFIELD — The Safe Routes to School work in the Dolbeare School area is ready for opening day.
According to DPW Director Richard Stinson yesterday, and to Dolbeare Walking School Bus Coodinator Sherri Carlson earlier this summer, the state fully funded nearly $450,000 worth of improvements to sidewalks (making them accessible to the handicapped, among…

(Editor’s note: The following letter was sent from Supt. of Schools Dr. Stephen K. Zrike to all Wakefield families. The 2014-15 academic year begins for most students Thursday, Sept. 4.)

I am delighted to welcome you to what will be an exciting 2014-15 school year in the Wakefield Public Schools. It is my sincerest hope…

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WAKEFIELD — Genesis at Wakefield Center is focused on training all clinical staff to prevent and recognize diabetes complications early and to treat…