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Wreaths placed at veterans’ graves 

SCORES OF RESIDENTS turned out for Saturday’s “Wreaths Across America” event at Forest Glade Cemetery. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — Over 100 volunteers turned out to participate in Saturday’s “Wreaths Across America Day” at Forest Glade Cemetery. The event honors veterans by placing wreaths on their graves as part of the nationwide “Wreaths Across America” effort. 

After welcoming remarks from Wakefield Veterans Advisory Board chairman Paul J. Cancelliere,…

 

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Real Estate Transactions, December 15, 2025

 

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Boys’ hoop comes up short to Woburn in season-opener

WOBURN — The Wakefield High boys’ basketball team fell to Woburn, 67-46 in the season-opener on Friday night at Woburn High. 

The Tanners jumped out to an early lead and maintained a 32-20 advantage at the break and Wakefield couldn’t get back into it in the second half. 

The Warriors were paced by senior…

 

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Janet Riester, 91

Accomplished pianist who enjoyed skiing and boating

LYNNFIELD — Janet Evans Riester, age 91 of Lynnfield, passed away on December 10. Born in Winchester, Janet was the daughter of the late Harvey Bolles Evans and Arlene (Woodman) Evans. She grew up in Wakefield and often spent her summers at Crow Island on Little Sebago Lake…

 

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Break it down!

FRIENDS Olivia Bruno (left) and Chloe Lavino show off their dance moves on the Town Common stage during Lynnfield Recreation’s Tree Lighting: A Whobilation Celebration on the Town Common on Dec. 6. Olivia dressed up as Max and Chloe dressed up as Cindy Lou Who during the holiday celebration.  (Dan Tomasello Photo)

 

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Winter wonderland

THE MAIN STREET business district turned into an outdoor lifestyle center during the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Home for the Holidays extravaganza. This was taken Friday, December 5. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Women’s Guild hosts great sax group Dec. 16

WAKEFIELD — All women of the Most Blessed Sacrament and Incarnation parishes are warmly invited to join in on Tuesday, December 16 for the monthly Women’s Guild meeting.

The evening will begin with Mass at 6:30 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting and light refreshments at 7 p.m. in the church hall. Organizers said…

 

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Let’s eat!

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM welcomed Home for the Holidays attendees with awesome potato latkes and sufganiuyot on Friday night, December 5. Hanukkah begins Sunday. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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Centenarian honored!

MARY TRULLO, 100, (seated at left) was recognized as the town’s oldest resident for the second year in row during the annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner. As the oldest citizen, she is the recipient of the town’s Boston Post Cane Award and was also presented with a floral bouquet and a certificate from the State

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Holiday Market at Y Sunday

MELROSE — The Melrose Farmers’ Market will celebrate the season with its annual Holiday Market this Sunday, December 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its new indoor location inside the Melrose Family YMCA. With more than 30 local vendors offering seasonal produce, specialty foods, handmade crafts and festive treats, the market is a…

 

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Celebrate Christmas Around the World with IRCC

 

ANDOVER — Celebrate the magic of the season with the Ipswich River Community Chorus at “Christmas in Harmony: Songs from Around the World.” The concert will be held at South Church in Andover on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m.

Over 80 singers—representing 30 communities across the…

 

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Another sparkling night

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS kicks off each year with a tree lighting at City Hall. The Chamber of Commerce, the city and premier sponsors Melrose Rotary, North Shore Elder Law & Estate Planning, and The Residence at Melrose Station put on a great event again in 2025. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

 

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