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Real Estate Transactions, April 22, 2024

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Bob Vincent gives Americal Division flag to town

April 22, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Town Council recently accepted the donation of an Americal Division flag as a gift to the town from…

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Three races highlight Town Election ’24

April 22, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The 2024 Town Election will be held tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Galvin Middle School gym.

There are contested races for Town Council, Board of Library Trustees and Housing Authority…

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Wakefield softball moves to 3-3 with 14-0 win over Watertown

April 22, 2024

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WATERTOWN — The Wakefield High softball team improved to 3-3 on the season with a 14-0, 5-inning, mercy-rule victory over Watertown at O’Connell Field on…

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Casey McAuliffe sworn in as new police officer

April 20, 2024

TOWN CLERK Susan Duplin (left) swears in new North Reading police officer Casey McAuliffe in a ceremony held at Town Hall April 16. (Photo Courtesy of NRPD)

NORTH READING — Chief Mark Zimmerman would like to welcome a new officer to the North Reading Police Department.

Officer Casey McAuliffe was sworn in as a full-time officer…

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Sports: April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

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Letter to the Editor: An honor to support the Beebe Library

April 19, 2024

There is so much happening in Wakefield and so many letters and columns in print and social media critiquing many things in town. But Wakefield has a treasured resource in the Beebe Library, our librarians, staff and volunteers. And…

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Ross Geldart

April 19, 2024

Orthodontist dedicated to serving community and his faith

WAKEFIELD — Ross “Val” Geldart, beloved orthodontist and devout deacon of the First Baptist Church in Wakefield, passed away on April 13, 2024, due to natural causes.

Born in 1931, he dedicated his life to serving both his community and his faith.

Ross’s legacy extends far beyond…

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Council hopefuls on finances, MBTA housing district

April 19, 2024

WAKEFIELD — Douglas S. Butler, John F. Carney and Allyson Gael Houghton are running for two seats available on the Town Council in the April 23 Town Election. The Daily Item asked the candidates to answer three questions to help our readers as they decide how they are going to vote.