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Beverly Oliphant, 88

June 2, 2026

Technical writer loved swimming and the arts

WAKEFIELD — Beverly J. Oliphant, age 88, of Wakefield passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on May 28, 2026.

She was born in Quincy on March 28, 1938 and was a longtime Wakefield resident and longtime member of the First Parish Congregational Church…

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David H. Fieldhouse, 89

June 2, 2026

Entrepreneur insurance agent and investment advisor

WAKEFIELD — David passed peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the Lafayette Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility in Marblehead, MA, where he resided for the last 2 years.

David H. Fieldhouse (89) was born on February 20, 1937 in Stoneham, Massachusetts to Herbert and…

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Janet Lapery, 83

June 2, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Janet Marie (Pietrafitta) Lapery, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Born on October 20, 1943, Janet lived a full and vibrant life marked by dedication to her family, her career and her many passions.

Janet was the beloved wife of Anthony Lapery and devoted mother to her…

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Patricia Starr, 69

June 2, 2026

Gift shop founder was known for her kindness

CANAJOHARIE, NY — Patricia Starr, most recently of Canajoharie, New York and previously a longtime resident of Wakefield, MA, passed away on Monday May 25, 2026, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. She was 69.

Born in Melrose, MA on October 31, 1956, she was the…

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Bishop Fenwick honor roll

June 2, 2026

Published in the May 27, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

PEABODY — Two Lynnfield students were named to Bishop Fenwick High School’s honor roll for the third quarter of the 2025-2026 academic year.

Class of 2029 member Angelina DiMattia was named to the principal’s list. Class of 2028 member Anna Diranian was named to…

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UConn dean’s list

June 2, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on May 28, 2026

STORRS, Conn. — Seven students from North Reading — Leah Damphousse, Lauren Feffer, Tish Furlong, Molly Giunta, Tiara Lamont, Caitlin Raimo and Stephanie Stringer — were named to the dean’s list at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Conn., for the fall 2025 semester.

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Chines, Constas to lead Town Council

June 2, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 20, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Jonathan Chines is the new chairman the Town Council after being tapped by his colleagues this week to lead the Town Council for the next year. The vote for Chines was unanimous after he was nominated by Councilor John Carney.

Stacey Constas will…

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250th Celebration June 19-21

June 2, 2026

Published in the May 27, 2026 edition of the Lynnfield Villager

LYNNFIELD — The town’s 250th Celebration will be taking place from Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21.

The celebration for the country’s 250th anniversary will reflect on its shared history, honor local contributions to the nation, and bring the community together. The event…

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WSSC July 4th Committee prepares for a celebration to remember

June 1, 2026

WAKEFIELD — One might question the West Side Social Club 4th of July Committee for being on the quiet side lately, but that is far from the truth!

The committee has been working feverishly behind the scenes in effort to provide the best July Fourth in celebration for the 250th anniversary of our independence!

The…

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Enter Republican Town Committee’s July 4th Essay Contest

June 1, 2026

WAKEFIELD — As America celebrates the 250th Anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Wakefield Republican Town Committee is inviting Wakefield students in grades 4 through 6 to participate in a special Fourth of July essay contest celebrating patriotism, freedom, and community pride.

Students are invited to submit a personalized one-paragraph essay answering the question:

“What…

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Editorial: A valuable teaching tool

June 1, 2026

This article appeared in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 1, 2026

This morning, Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian’s office opened registration for the 2026 Youth Public Safety Academy, a chance for kids ages 8 to 12 to gain exposure this summer to the world of public safety and to see first-hand how important it…

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What Seth Moulton told Democrats Saturday

June 1, 2026

WORCESTER — Congressman Seth Moulton, who represents Wakefield in the US House of Representatives, earned enough support from delegates at the state Democratic Party Convention over the weekend to run against fellow Democrat Edward J. Markey for US Senate.