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Editorial: On local news

April 8, 2026

A Zoning Board of Appeals meeting regarding the redevelopment of Quannapowitt Parkway.

The annual schools’ spending request.

The town’s plan to pay for its capital needs.

How much taxes are going up.

The fact that The Pit is now open for the season on Nahant Street.

How the Warrior sports teams fare.

Throwback Thursday photos…

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Girls’ tennis team starts season with 3-2 win over Woburn

April 8, 2026

THE WAKEFIELD girls’ tennis team defeated Woburn 3-2 in the season-opener on Monday at the Dobbins Courts. The Warriors have three matches in three days starting today at home against Stoneham. (File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High girls’ tennis team began their season on Monday with a home matchup against Melrose at the Dobbins Courts…

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Snow Angels were vitally important this winter

April 8, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Youth Council and the Council on Aging announced they had another successful season of their collaborative Snow Angels program, a community initiative that brings together local youth volunteers and older adults in need of assistance during the winter months.

This year, 23 youth volunteered for the program, with 18 older adult…

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Credit card fraud reported

April 8, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Police are investigating after a Greenwood resident reported fraudulent activity on her credit card account. The woman contacted police just before 2 p.m. yesterday and said that someone had transferred funds from her Bank of America account to a Capital One account that had been opened in her name. Someone then tried to…

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WMHS sports schedule

April 8, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on April 8, 2026

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8

JV Softball: at Melrose, 4:15 p.m.
Varsity Softball: at Melrose, 4:15 p.m.
Varsity Boys’ Tennis: at Stoneham, 4:15 p.m.
Varsity Girls’ Tennis: vs. Stoneham, 4:15 p.m.
JV Baseball: vs. Melrose, 4:15 p.m.
Varsity Baseball: vs. Melrose, 4:15 p.m.
JV Boys’ Volleyball…

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April 8, 2026

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Some Town Election housekeeping matters

April 8, 2026

With the ballot now set, we want to let all those running for office in the April 28 Town Election know there are a couple of opportunities open to them in the Daily Item.

Use us to get the word of your campaign out there.

The Daily Item has always provided space for office hopefuls…

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