Top News
40B delays irk ZBA
By MARK SARDELLA WAKEFIELD — Progress on two 40B comprehensive permit applications currently before the Zoning Board of Appeals has slowed to a crawl, with the delays blamed largely on communication issues. Recent ZBA hearings on a 100-unit 40B proposed at 119...
Front Page: April 16, 2024
The carnival comes to town!
WAKEFIELD — The annual Wakefield Independence Day Committee’s April vacation carnival is back in 2024! The carnival, which raises money to pay for the town’s Fourth of July parade, will be open at the Galvin Middle School, 525 Main St. starting on Wednesday, April...
Front Page: April 12, 2024
Sports
Wakefield residents run well in 128th Boston Marathon
BOSTON — The 128th Boston Marathon featured plenty of Wakefield residents yesterday. A final count of 24 current Wakefield residents completed the marathon according to the Boston Athletic Association’s official race results. The best time for a current Wakefield...
Sports: April 15, 2024
Wakefield residents ready to take on 128th Boston Marathon
BOSTON — Wakefield will once again be well-represented at the 128th Boston Marathon today. According to the Boston Athletic Association’s official entry list, there are 26 Wakefield residents running the marathon today. Check in later this week for official...
Sports: April 12, 2024
Obituaries
Laureen Sullivan, 67
Enjoyed cooking WAKEFIELD — Laureen F. Sullivan, age 67, of Wakefield, passed away March 5. She was the daughter of the late Francis and Eileen M. (Maguire) Sullivan. Laureen was raised in Wakefield and resided here for most of her life. Laurie graduated from...
Josephine Brickley, 101
SAUGUS — Josephine M. Brickley, of Saugus and a former longtime resident of Wakefield died Thursday April 11 at Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation of Saugus at the age of 101 years old. Born in Somerville, September 11, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Charels S. and...
Robert Hayden, 89
US Navy veteran WAKEFIELD — Robert L. Hayden, age 89, of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, January 21 at Prescott House in North Andover. He was born in Stoneham on April 21, 1934 and was the son of the late Laurence and Ruth (Ames) Hayden. Bob lived in beautiful...