Parking lot beside the Rockery draws pushback

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Downtown parking lot proposal near Rockery sparks public debate

Residents are raising concerns ahead of Monday's Town Council meeting, where agenda Item 5(A) covers the Envision Wakefield Downtown Revitalization Project. The proposed design would place a parking lot directly beside the historic Rockery, with no visual separation and a large paved bump-out next to the historic sightline. The council meets September 14.

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Police log: Tent pitched in parking garage, multiple crashes reported

Police responded to several incidents Thursday, including a tractor-trailer striking a sign and traffic signals, multiple vehicle crashes, and a person pitching a tent inside a Foundry Street parking garage.

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Registration opens Saturday for Beebe Library's Elementary Lego Club

Registration opens today at 9 a.m. for the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library's Lego, Strawbees, and building-planks workshop on September 19 for students in grades K-4.

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Boys & Girls Clubs announce closure of INspire Cafe

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro North announced the permanent closure of Wakefield's INspire Cafe, citing financial challenges.

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Anti-violence alliances launch joint initiative for men and boys

The Wakefield Alliance Against Violence joined coalitions from Melrose and Stoneham to launch an initiative engaging local men and boys as allies in community violence prevention.

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Wakefield Rotary Club launches Tanzania student desk initiative

The Wakefield Rotary Club partnered with Holiday Travel and Off Cape Experiences to raise funds for locally built desks and chairs for students at Jobreas Primary School in Tanzania.

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Richie de Garavilla passes away at age 61

Wakefield resident Richie de Garavilla died at 61; his obituary, published Friday, September 11, 2026, celebrates his active spirit and devotion to family.

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Wakefield High alumna Doreen L. Murphy passes away at 85

Wakefield Memorial High School graduate and retired banking professional Doreen L. Murphy passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington.

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Wakefield Farmers Market runs Saturday at Hall Park

The Wakefield Farmers Market runs today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hall Park next to Veterans Field, marking its 18th season with vendors, farmers, food, artisans, and music.

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School Committee Policy and Communications Subcommittee to meet September 16

The School Committee's Policy and Communications Subcommittee meets Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

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Permanent Building Committee to meet September 17

The Permanent Building Committee meets Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7 p.m. at 1 Union Street.

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Registration opens Saturday for sensory-friendly Story Time

Registration opens today at 9 a.m. for the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library's sensory-friendly Story Time for children ages 3-5, held September 19 in the Lecture Hall.

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