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Ambulance contract renewed

November 18, 2025

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Cataldo Ambulance will continue to provide emergency medical services for the town for another three years after the Town Council approved a renewal of their contract last week.

Town Counsel Thomas Mullen told the board that he had reviewed the contract on behalf of the town. He noted that the…

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Frank Bemis Lee, 65

November 18, 2025

His family brought him such pride

WAKEFIELD — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Bemis Lee, age 65, who died on November 14 surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Born March 9, 1960, he grew up in Lynn, later making Wakefield his lifelong home after moving there…

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Front Page: November 17, 2025

November 17, 2025

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Sports: November 17, 2025

November 17, 2025

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Real Estate Transactions, November 17, 2025

November 17, 2025

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‘A great Jake and a great chief’; Retiring Fire Chief Michael Sullivan honored

November 17, 2025

FIRE CHIEF Michael Sullivan (left) and former Fire Chief David L. Parr at last week’s event at the Americal Civic Center to honor Sullivan, who recently retired after a 41-year career with the Wakefield Fire Department. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Hundreds of past and present firefighters, police officers, government officials, town employees and local residents joined the family and friends of Fire Chief Michael Sullivan…

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Next Stop: Thanksgiving football at Fenway Park

November 17, 2025

BOSTON—Are you ready for some Fenway football?

Wakefield and Melrose football will face off for their 65th Annual Thanksgiving Classic at Fenway Park, on Tuesday, Nov. 25 (two days before Thanksgiving.)

Sponsored by Major League Baseball, Melrose will be battling Wakefield for the 115th time in their schools’ history. They join other Middlesex League teams…

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Sandra Weathers

November 17, 2025

Intelligent, kind and caring

WAKEFIELD — Sandra Jane Weathers, born Sandra MacIntosh in Needham in June 1936 was the third child of Florence and Winthrop MacIntosh. She grew up on Maple Street in Needham. Sandra lost her father at the young age of 12. In response, she played an active role in helping her mother…

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Veterans Day 2025 photo page

November 16, 2025

Honor, Courage & Sacrifice

All photos by: Maureen Doherty

VIETNAM VETERAN Gerard Pelletier, a member of VFW Post 10874, (seated at right, holding wreath) prepares to lay ceremonial wreath in honor of the town’s veterans. The VFW also laid wreaths at the base of five war memorials on the common at the conclusion of

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First annual Fall Ensemble Concert held at the MVMMS Auditorium

November 16, 2025

MELROSE — The Melrose High School Music Department held its first annual Fall Ensemble Concert at the MVMMS Auditorium on Thursday, October 23. With performances by the Concert Band directed by Ben Vermilyea, the Orchestra conducted by Eric Duback, the Chorus and Honors Chorus directed by Kim Piper…

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Outpouring of community support at The Food Drive’s Harvest Fundraiser

November 15, 2025

MELROSE — The impact of community was powerfully present at The Food Drive’s Harvest Fundraiser on Saturday, November 8. Every bite of delicious food, every stunning floral arrangement and every dazzling raffle basket was donated. Music was provided by a jazz legend who just happens to live in…

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Coffeehouse Showcase returns Saturday

November 15, 2025

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Coffeehouse Showcase returns to the Flint Memorial Library this Saturday, November 15 in the Activity Room for an evening of fun and relaxing entertainment.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the Showcase runs to about 9:30 p.m. with the performers each doing about a 30-minute set.