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North Reading native among the 150 Most Influential Bostonians

May 21, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 21, 2026

REV. JOHN J. UNNI
(Courtesy Photo/Boston Magazine)

BOSTON — Father John Unni, a 1979 graduate of North Reading High School and a Roman Catholic priest, has been named as one of the 150 Most Influential Bostonians in the 2026 rankings by Boston Magazine.

“This…

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WMHS sports schedule

May 21, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 21, 2026

THURSDAY, MAY 21

JV Softball: at Wilmington, 4:15 p.m.
Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse: at Marblehead, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Varsity Softball: at Foxborough, 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Boys’ Lacrosse: vs. Methuen, 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

Varsity Softball: vs. Central Catholic, 11 a.m…

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Throwback Thursday, 1900

May 21, 2026

THE WAKEFIELD Memorial High School Class of 2026 will be the last to graduate from the current high school building, as the new high school currently under construction is scheduled to open in early 2027. With graduation ceremonies just a couple of weeks away, we share today’s colorized photo of the entire Wakefield High School

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Lakeside kiosks to be replaced

May 21, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 21, 2026

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — At the request of the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt, the town will be replacing three informational kiosks around Lake Quannapowitt. The kiosks are located at the head of the Lake (Belanger Park), Veterans Field and the Lower Common.

FOLQ president…

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Volunteers needed to remove invasive garlic mustard

May 21, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 21, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield’s Environmental Sustainability Committee and Conservation Commission are supporting an invasive plant pulling initiative to remove garlic mustard from the shores of Crystal Lake. Efforts will take place on Saturday, May 23 and Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers…

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Four Woodville School students win prize for annual Arbor Day poster contest

May 21, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 21, 2026

CONTEST WINNERS Melany Blanco Pinto, Sofia Vera, Justin Rello, and Alexandra Flores display their Arbor Day posters. Pictured with them are Town Administrator Denise Casey and Public Works Forestry Division employees Dennis Fazio, Nick Dacova, and Carmen Sorrentino.

WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield celebrated…

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WMHS names 2026 SILS Award winners

May 21, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 21, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Congratulations to Molly Burns and James Cook, who were recently recognized as the two Wakefield Memorial High School 2026 SILS Award winners.

Each year, the principals of the 12 Middlesex League schools recognize two students from the junior…

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No injuries in Water Street fender bender

May 21, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 21, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Police, Fire and Cataldo EMS responded to the area of 92 Water Street at about 3 p.m. yesterday after a caller reported a motor vehicle accident.

According to police, a 2014 Subaru Legacy driven by a Wakefield man was pulling into traffic from…