Monday, March 4, 2013
Republican State Rep., whose district includes part of Wakefield, to serve on three committees in coming term.
State Rep. Donald Wong, a Saugus Republican whose district includes part of Wakefield, has announced that he will serve on three committees in the coming legislative session. Wong will serve on the influential Ways and Means Committee, which oversees the state budget and other fiscal matters, for another term. He will also be a member of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, as well as the Joint Committee on Financial Services. “I am honored to be named to these committees and look forward to using my business acumen to not only help the three communities in my district, but all communities across the Commonwealth as a member of the important committees,” the second-term legislator said in a statement. Along with …
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Wakefield's three state lawmakers - State Sen. Katherine Clark and state reps. Donald Wong and Paul Brodeur - offer proposed reforms in light of the John Burbine case.
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Tuesday, January 22
The following is a joint statement from State Senator Katherine Clark and State Reps. Paul Brodeur and Donald Wong: In December, our communities were stunned when a Wakefield man was charged with 100 counts of child abuse and sexual assault involving very young children. This deeply disturbing case highlights the need to strengthen our laws and regulations to help prevent these horrific crimes in the future. Over the past month, we have been working with Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone, Wakefield Police Chief Rick Smith, and our colleagues in the legislature on a bill to strengthen the Commonwealth’s sex offender registry system, make more information available to the public, and promote communication among the state agencies …
Monday, December 31, 2012
Wakefield representative extends new year greetings to town residents.
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Monday, December 31, 2012
“I would like to take a moment and wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year. The past two years have served as an invaluable learning experience for me, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to serve as your State Representative. I have met many wonderful people both in the 9th Essex District as well as up on Beacon Hill, and I cherish the many memories of my first term in office. The upcoming legislative session looks as busy as ever, but I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work. I look forward to remaining a tireless advocate on behalf of my constituents, and thank everyone for their continued support.”
Sunday, December 23, 2012
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State Representative Donald H. Wong, right, was among the hundreds of local and area residents that participated in the recent holiday hat parade at the start of the Holiday Stroll. Joining him at the stroll is Wakefield Event Planning Committee chair Paul DiNocco.
Monday, October 15, 2012
State rep. for parts of Wakefield, Lynnfield, Saugus and Lynn endorses fellow Republican's U.S. Senate re-election campaign.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
State Representative Donald H. Wong, (R- Saugus), left, recently endorsed Senator Scott Brown in his bid for re-election to United States Senate. The Senator was in the 9th Essex District to accept the endorsement.
Friday, October 5, 2012
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Friday, October 5, 2012
State Representative Donald H. Wong recently presented a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to Judy Luciano, Director of the Wakefield Council on Aging, in recognition of the 10th anniversary of the John J. McCarthy Sr. Senior Center. The center recently marked the anniversary at the facility which is located in the former Warren School.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Local seniors invited to coffee hour with Rep. Donald Wong, Friday at 10 a.m. at John J. McCarthy Senior Center.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
State Representative Donald H. Wong will host a coffee hour and visit with local seniors this Friday, September 21at the John J. McCarthy Senior Center in Wakefield beginning at 10 a.m. This is an opportunity for local seniors to drop by to say hello and talk to Representative Wong about any concerns they may have. “I know that it may be difficult for my constituents to come to the monthly office hours in the district,” Representative Wong said. “That’s why I am looking forward to seeing everyone on Friday morning at the senior center.”
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Wakefield Event Planning Committee Chair Paul DiNocco, center, enjoyed a light moment with State Representative Paul Brodeur, left, and State Representative Donald Wong, right, during Friday evening’s kick-off festivities for Festival Italia. The event featured an Italian buffet dinner served by local restaurants.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
It's the best day of the year to buy chocolate (in bulk) and more things to know today.
1. Possible rain- According to the National Weather Service, there's a slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of rain showers after 3 p.m. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy with a high near 49 degrees. 2. Today in Wakefield Sports - Girls varsity ice hockey plays Wilmington at 7:10 p.m. at the Kasabuski Rink in Saugus, and boys varsity ice hockey plays Wilmington at 8 p.m. at Ristuccia Memorial Arena in Wilmington. 3. Nature walk - Join the Friends of the Middlesex Fells this morning for a nature walk around Long Pond to look at "Evergreens and Other Cool Plants." The walk starts at 9:15 a.m. at the parking lot on South Border Road in Winchester, and goes until 11:30 a.m. For more information …
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Rep. Paul Brodeur (D-Melrose) and Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) would essentially switch who represents the 3rd precinct in Wakefield.
The state of Massachusetts released its preliminary state legislative redistricting plans on Oct. 18, and although some communities are affected greatly by the proposed changes, Wakefield would not be affected very much. State House of Representatives The proposed change in district lines would call for Rep. Paul Brodeur (D-Melrose) to drop represententing Wakefield's Precinct 3. Rep. Donald Wong (R-Saugus) would then pick up Precinct 3, essentially switching that one precinct between the two legislators. Currently, Rep. Brodeur represents Wakefield's precincts 3, 4, 5 and 6, in the 32nd Middlesex District, and Rep. Wong represents 1, 2 and 7 in the 9th Essex District. Under the propsoal, Rep. Brodeur would represent Precincts 4, 5 and 6 …
