Archive for April, 2017
Municipal self-loathing
Most people think Wakefield is a pretty nice town. We have two lakes, a beautiful Common and a walkable downtown area with some great restaurants. We have easy access to public transportation and are near two major highways. Oh, and we are one of the few places outside of big cities that still has a […]
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Wakefield 150
Not very many people realize it yet, but 2018 is shaping up as a pretty significant year around here. If the first thought that popped into your head was that retail sales of weed will be legal in Massachusetts starting in July 2018, it might be time to put down the bong and pick up […]
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Comedy fundraiser Sunday, April 9 at Giggles By MARK SARDELLA When last we heard from Salem Street resident Danielle Resha, she had won a trip to Superbowl 51 by doing the most pull-ups in 95 seconds in the Live ULTRA Pull-up Challenge sponsored by Michelob ULTRA. Well, she’s back from Houston, and witnessing Tom Brady […]
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Tags: Best Buddies, Best Buddies Challenge, bikw bicycle, Boston Militia, charity, Christine Hurley, comedy, football, Giggles, intellectual disabilities, Lenny Clarke, Mark Sardella, new england patriots, pizza, Tom Brady, Wakefield Daily Item, Wakefield MA
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