Wakefield News

My name is Sylvester, but my last name is Reed, not Stallone. While I think I have the charisma of a movie star, I would rather be the lead in a romantic comedy, not a bang 'em up fighter flick like Rambo or Rocky.

The following was provided by the Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association: The Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association will hold its annual Festival by the Lake on Saturday, June 8, from 10am to 4pm on Wakefield's Lower Common.

I don't write about local history every week on Wakefield Patch, but from time to time I find an item that's worth sharing.

Wakefield Police responded to these and other calls for service on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

Sylvester Is a Lover, Not a Fighter My name is Sylvester, but my last name is Reed, not Stallone.

Many local residents have been very interested in the progress of a proposed rail trail that would run through Lynnfield's Reedy Meadow, linking downtown Wakefield with trails running through Peabody and beyond.

Two Wakefield parents are lending their talents as stand-up comedians to tonight's "Laugh at Ourselves" fundraiser for the Greenwood PTO.

Today is Friday, May 17th. Here are five things worth knowing today. Home, Health and Garden Show: This Sunday, May 19th, there's a Home, Health and Garden show at the Americal Civic Center at 467 Main Street in Wakefield.

A home behind the Willow Tree Garden and Flower Center on Salem Street in Wakefield was damaged in a two-alarm fire early Thursday afternoon.

Local resident Nancy Dow has turned a lifelong love of animals into a new business serving area pet owners - The bow WOW! dog walking and boarding service, serving residents of Stoneham, Wakefield, Lynnfield and Melrose.

A coaching legend who spent time at Melrose High School will reportedly be inducted next month into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame.

This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below - we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too.

A fund has been set up for the Wakefield family who lost their home in a fire last week.

Today is Tuesday, May 14th. Here are five things worth knowing. Quannapowitt Yacht Club : This Saturday morning at 9 a.m., the Quannapowitt Yacht Club holds the first of several open house events.

Paul and J.P Norden were in separate hospitals for weeks before J.P., who is 33, joined his 31-year-old brother at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston on Friday.

The Linden Tree Coffeehouse's 28 th season finale will feature an encore visit from singer songwriter and actor Ronny Cox .

Wakefield resident Nancy Dow has turned a lifelong love of animals into a new business serving area pet owners - The bow Wow! dog walking service.

Today is Thursday, May 9. Here are five things worth knowing today. West Side Social Club Blood Drive: Today from 1 to 7:30 p.m., the West Side Social Club continues its blood drive to benefit kids at Boston Children's Hospital and the Jimmy Fund Clinic.

NAI Hunneman's suburban brokerage team has brokered two deals in Waltham, one on Main Street and one at Bay Colony.

Wakefield Police responded to these and other calls for service on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.