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Sports: January 12, 2026

 

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Front Page: January 12, 2026

 

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WFD welcomes new firefighters

WAKEFIELD – Wakefield Fire Chief Thomas M. Purcell announces the appointment of two new firefighters to the Wakefield Fire Department: David Oliva of 15 Timber Hill Lane, Lynnfield and Alec Passacantili of 16 West Park Drive, Wakefield.

Wakefield Town Clerk Betsy Sheeran swore in the two new permanent firefighters during a brief ceremony in the…

 

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Girls’ hockey team earns top spot in Freedom Division

THE WARCATS celebrate Molly Burns’ game-tying goal late in the 3rd period during their 3-2 OT win over Stoneham last week. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

STONEHAM — The Wakefield/Wilmington co-op girls’ hockey team stands alone at the top of the Middlesex League Freedom Division after three consecutive wins against their divisional opponents. The…

 

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‘Crescent Commons’ 40B project breaks ground 

ONLY A STONE WALL, steps and a pile of rubble remained early Friday morning following the demolition of three houses on Crescent Street. A new 40-unit apartment building, “Crescent Commons,” will rise in their place. (Andrew McRae Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — Work on the 40B affordable housing development known as Crescent Commons has begun with the demolition of…

 

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Gary Hawkes, 83

Passion for woodworking, family trips in Winnebago and loved the Red Sox

WAKEFIELD — Gary W. Hawkes, age 83, of Wakefield passed away on December 16, 2025 at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. He was born in Melrose on August 7, 1942 and was the son of the late Roy and Janet (Cunha) Hawkes.

Gary was raised and…

 

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MLK Jr. potluck, concert and events

MELROSE — The Melrose MLK Jr. Day of Service Coalition has scheduled events on Sunday, January 18 and Monday, January 19, 2026 to encourage people to honor Dr. King’s legacy by engaging in acts of service and community. All are invited to participate.

On Sunday, January 18, there will be a community potluck and Opening…

 

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New reduced electric rates available for homes with heat pumps

Discounted rates may make them more appealing to customers

MELROSE —In order to encourage the installation of efficient home heat pumps, National Grid is offering reduced winter electric rates if a homeowner has installed a heat pump. The discount applies to Delivery Services portion of the electric bill for the current heating season (Nov. 1…

 

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MLK Jr. Day celebration: ‘Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere’

NORTH READING — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an important call to action. The public is invited to join the North Reading and Reading communities in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19,

The town of Reading and the Reading Office of Equity and Social Justice will host…

 

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VSO office hours announced

NORTH READING — The town’s Veterans’ Services Officer, Christopher Thomann, is available to meet one on one with veterans and their family members to discuss the benefits to which they are entitled.

Thomann has recently added evening office hours on Mondays to accommodate veterans’ schedules as well.

All office hours will be held in the…

 

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Sustainability Corner: Do dishwashers save water?

By BRETT SCHULTZ
Sustainability Committee member

Dishwashers can save water, if used correctly. Modern dishwashers, especially ENERGY STAR-certified models, are designed to use significantly less water than washing dishes by hand. While handwashing can use up to 27 gallons of water per load, an efficient dishwasher can clean the same amount of dishes with as…

 

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Tax bills in the mail

MELROSE — Third-quarter municipal property tax bills are in the mail for Melrose residents and property-owners.

This year, your bills due on February 1 and May 1 will include any standard increase in your tax bill based on the regular annual tax levy and the assessed value of your home, plus the increased tax for…

 

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