Republican State Rep., whose district includes part of Wakefield, to serve on three committees in coming term.
Tomorrow morning at the Clarion Inn, Mass. Secretary of Transportation Richard Davey joins local lawmakers for 6th annual small business forum.
State Senator for Wakefield announces legislation that would crack down on those who repeatedly violate restraining orders.
Two Democrats and three Republicans submitted the needed 10,000 names.
Election will coincide with the state primary election set for that day.
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Nomination papers deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 27
Information provided by the office of Wakefield town clerk Mary Galvin.
Evan Kenney, Wakefield Class of 2012, credits "phenomenal" mentors and video program at the high school.
Town Democrats selected delegates last weekend for this summer's state convention.
Sen. Katherine Clark has announced to supporters that she will run for Congress.
Bielat and Gomez say they’re in; Sullivan may also join the field.
Candidate made announcement Wednesday with various community residents on hand.
Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian and Andover Democratic State Senator Barry Feingold propose bill based on existing state drug and human trafficking laws.
On February 2, two 16-year-olds in town paid a visit to the town's tobacco vendors.
Thanks to Wakefield DPW Director Richard Stinson for providing us with an update on town snow removal work.
Despite two feet of snow and strong wind gusts, Wakefield had no significant power outage problems or public safety hazards to report.
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Nominate a neighbor or friend by March 15th for the town's Golden Shovel Award, which highlights safe sidewalks in winter.
Stay in the loop during this weekend's potentially historic winter storm.
The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday proposed ending first-class mail delivery on Saturdays.
Between 12 and 24 inches of snow accumulation is expected for the Wakefield area, beginning Friday morning.
State Senator Katherine Clark, whose district includes Wakefield, named Judiciary Committee chair for coming legislative session.
Debates between selectman, school committee candidates to be held April 1 at WCAT studio.
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He had been considering a run after former Sen. Scott Brown declined to enter the race.
The former state senator's announcement came on Friday after Scott Brown said he would not run in the U.S. Senate race.
State Senator highlights several nonprofits in the region working on behalf of those with developmental disabilities.
Stephen Lynch posted a YouTube video this morning with his announcement.
Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian recently lost a bet over the AFC Championship game.
Markey is in, Lynch set to make an announcement Thursday and Brown reportedly considering throwing his hat into the race following Tuesday’s nomination of John Kerry as Secretary of State.
The spring election is coming faster than you might think. Here's a look at who's running for what so far in Wakefield.
Kerry will replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.
Wakefield could see an increase of more than $800,000 in local aid under the governor's recent budget plan - but that all depends on whether it passes or not.
The Al Merritt Media and Cultural Center is expected to open in September at MarketStreet at Lynnfield.
Town Democratic caucus is Saturday, Feb. 9th at Americal Civic Center.
Wakefield Democratic State Rep. credits governor for an ambitious and progressive approach, but is wary of the effect on the middle class.
Association of Developmental Disabilities honors area's state senator for legislative work on behalf of disabled.