In wake of the John Burbine case, local lawmakers announce a comprehensive proposal to reform state sex offender reporting policies.
Post-holiday time is a good time to reduce, reuse and recycle.
U.S. Postal Service rates are set to change on Sunday, Jan. 27.
Wakefield's three state lawmakers - State Sen. Katherine Clark and state reps. Donald Wong and Paul Brodeur - offer proposed reforms in light of the John Burbine case.
Members of the Unitarian Universalist Church downtown must soon decide which of three options to pursue in renovating their building.
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Crews provide power for Holiday Stroll, Farmer's Market, and many other events and activities.
Wakefield Police Chief Rick Smith told Wakefield Patch Thursday that when handling gun permit requests, police only get to see if an individual spent time in a state-run institution - not a private or out of state one.
Fox 25 Report says Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr will introduce bill Friday aimed at closing loopholes in sex offender registration system. Back in December, State Senator Katherine Clark raised some similar ideas.
Award calls attention to the importance of clearing sidewalks and streets during winter weather conditions. Deadline is March 15th.
The IRS has announced a delayed start to the 2012 tax filing season.
Attorney Bill Barabino of Wakefield took a minute to discuss how the media has covered his client, John Burbine, so far.
Wakefield resident John Burbine is facing more than 100 counts of child sexual abuse. He pleaded not guilty last month and his next court action is a motion to dismiss in April.
Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian issued a statement last Friday, Jan. 11, in response to inquiries on whether he would run for the Middlesex DA's seat.
Standard deductions go up, but the ceiling for itemized deductions go down in 2013, plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year.
Town election is April 23rd. Here's some information about where things stand so far.
Newton resident and State Treasurer Steve Grossman told WCVB's "On the Record" that he is "leaning strongly" toward running for governor.
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Two candidates take out papers for selectman, one for town treasurer.
The deal will preserve some tax cuts and allow others to expire.
The law that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2013 allows store owners to place scanners in the aisles, making shoppers do their own price checks, instead of individually marking each item.
The financial deadline looms in Washington, with no deal yet made. Check this primer, and share your questions and thoughts.
Wakefield representative extends new year greetings to town residents.
President, Congress have just a few days to avert automatic tax increases and spending cuts. A number of Massachusetts Congressman suggest cutting nuclear programs instead.
Lisa Donahue led team of members working on Hurricane Sandy relief
Congressman Edward Markey says he will run for Sen. John Kerry's seat, if Kerry is appointed U.S. Secretary of State.
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Wakefield Police Chief told Fox 25 Boston that 16 of 17 Level 1 offenders in Wakefield committed crimes against children.
Marian Burbine made court appearance Thursday morning, with next one set for Feb. 13.
App will allow residents to report quality of life issues instantly.
Mass. Senate Republican Leader Bruce Tarr plans to introduce legislation in January.
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Residents of Lynnfield and Wakefield who need help can contact local nonprofit.
Earlier this month, Danvers ended its longstanding winter parking ban. The idea briefly came up at the end of the Wakefield selectmen's meeting this week. What do you think?
If passed, the law would allow the public to access information about Level 1 sex offenders.
Public officials representing Wakefield and the surrounding area have begun looking at how to better protect the public in light of the John Burbine case.