WAKEFIELD — Chief Michael Sullivan reports that the Wakefield Fire Department responded to a seven-alarm fire last night that destroyed the First Baptist Church.
Northeast Metro Tech to Hold Open House for Prospective Students
WAKEFIELD — Principal Carla Scuzzarella invites prospective students and families to attend Northeast Metro Tech’s annual open house next month.
Middlesex Partnerships for Youth to Host Annual Safety Summit
Middlesex Partnerships for Youth Executive Director Margie Daniels is pleased to announce that public safety and community leaders from throughout the region will come together at the organization’s annual Safety Summit.
Wakefield Police Investigating Racial Slurs Spray Painted on Rocks Behind School
WAKEFIELD — Chief Rick Smith reports that the Wakefield Police Department is investigating an incident where racial slurs were found spray painted on rocks in a wooded area behind Greenwood Elementary School yesterday.
Wakefield Fire Department Earns Assistance Grant to Purchase New Rescue Equipment
The Wakefield Fire Department received a federal Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant to purchase tools to aid in the department’s rescue operations.
Wakefield Fire Department Offers Hot Weather Safety Tips
As a heat wave is predicted to continue throughout the week, Chief Michael Sullivan would like to offer residents some tips on how to stay safe in the hot weather.
Wakefield Police Officer David Rando and K9 Dozer Complete National Certification Program
Chief Rick Smith is pleased to announce that Wakefield Police Officer David Rando and his K9 partner Dozer recently completed a national patrol dog certification program, and were one of the top handler and dog teams to participate in competitive trials over the weekend.
Wakefield Police Searching for Suspects in Armed Robbery
WAKEFIELD – Chief Rick Smith reports that the Wakefield Police Department is searching for two suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred overnight.
Middlesex Partnerships for Youth (MPY) Awarded $100,000 Grant
Middlesex Partnerships for Youth is one of the 100 local nonprofits to receive a grant of $100,000 each through Cummings Foundation’s “100K for 100” program. The Organization, which is based in Eastern Massachusetts, was chosen from a total of 597 applicants, during a competitive review process.
Wakefield Police Collect Nearly 300 Pounds of Prescription Drugs Following National Take Back Day
WAKEFIELD – Chief Rick Smith is pleased to announce that the Wakefield Police Department turned over nearly 300 pounds of unwanted, unneeded or expired prescriptions to the Drug Enforcement Administration following its Drug Take Back Day on April 28.