Talking Wakefield Posts

Town

The quick answer is “yes”. Read on to understand how I think it could become a great voice for the people….if it’s done properly. I often shake my head when…

Town

It’s perfectly normal for our educators to be constantly looking for a better way to prepare our children for life’s challenges in an increasingly competitive world. I expect them and…

School

As you know by now, I feel the need to call out folks in Town who have placed themselves in positions of power, only to lose sight of the true…

Town

My last post was about being kind to people. In this post I am critical of the School Board. I took some time to contemplate whether I am practicing what…

School

It has been uncomfortable for me to read recent disparaging comments about our summer visitors on local social media. Just as a few bad experiences with visitors should not be…

Town

“Get off my lawn” is a famous quote made by Clint Eastwood in the movie Grand Torino. It seems to be a theme that could be applied to a new…

Town

There’s an old saying: “Be careful what you wish for….you may get it!” That sure is proving true about the flashing speed signs that I posted a blog article about…

Town

This is the second installment of “talking Wakefield” where you get to listen in on a conversation I have with a community member. I hope that there will be many…

School Town

This issue may fall into the “you’ll be sorry you done that” category for sure. Up in the Heritage District there’s a church. They have a tiny parking lot. Consequently,…

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