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New Wakefield High School Still Years Away
While there is progress being made, a vote on the building design won't even be had by March 2023 at the earliest.

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While there is progress being made, a vote on the building design won't even be had by March 2023 at the earliest.

The next big vaccine debate is already at hand, and the public isn't waiting for officials to figure it out.
Plus: We're talking about why the Boston police didn't stop Patrick Rose, a budget increase following the pandemic and the red hot Red Sox.
Some questioned if it's all just too much, too fast.
The Town Council chair called them "losers." Most of the 500 Facebook comments derided them. Wakefield made clear they are not welcome here.
Plus: We're talking about how the week will end nasty even if we dodge snow, and what the "new normal" of concerts might look like.
The longtime selectman-turned-councilor is not running for reelection to his three-year seat after winning four consecutive terms.
There aren't many places you can get a burrito, booze and ice cream around here. Sante Fe Burrito wants to chage that.
Plus: She's the only voter in one of Boston's precincts, and here's where to grab a bite in the North End.
A pedestrian was left with serious injuries after a hit-and-run on Route 28 and Broadway.
The 34-year-old Edelman's chronic knee injury may be the end of one of the most unreplicable careers in New England sports history.
The two Stoneham residents were arrested Friday on several fraud charges.
The winning numbers for last Friday's Mass Cash game were 9 23 24 33 35.
The move represents a massive investment in the company behind Siri's speech recognition technology.
Plus: An outraged community is in mourning after a stray bullet brings tragedy, and the Orange Line might be getting back on track.
Even with a freshly poked arm full of Pfizer, Mayor Paul Brodeur had a simple message: This isn't the end of the fight.
Adam Colantuoni has accepted a position in the Salem Public Schools district. He will stay on in Wakefield through this school year.
There are seven competitive races on the ballot, plus a nonbinding question.
With two contested races and two uncontested races, four Wakefield School Committee seats are on the ballot.
Progress is being made as well over 12,000 of the city's residents are at least partially vaccinated.