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June 2, 2026

STANDING WITH A proclamation from Gov. Maura Healey are, from the left: Patrick Parent, director, MNLA; Ashley Randle, commissioner, MDAR; Nicole LaChapelle, commissioner, DCR; and Patrick Lindquist, Growing Wild Program coordinator, DCR.

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) and the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) today announced the…

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Laxmen kick off state tournament with 17-5 win over Danvers

June 2, 2026

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — It wasn’t just another day at Landrigan Field. The Wakefield High boys’ lacrosse team defeated Danvers 17-5 in the first round of the Div…

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Porchfest opens registration for performers, hosts

June 2, 2026

WAKEFIELD – Registration has opened for hosts and performers for the 3rd annual Wakefield Porchfest, which will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 12-6 p.m. The event…

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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.