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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…

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…

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…

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.

He is vowing to take the fight to President Donald Trump, if he is able to…

By SAM DRYSDALE

State House News Service

BOSTON — Even as senators cast their votes Thursday afternoon to show support for handing over some financial records to…