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Front Page: October 27, 2025

 

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Real Estate Transactions, October 27, 2025

 

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Chamber of Commerce holds Women in Business luncheon

MANY LOCAL BUSINESSES were represented at the recent Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce Women in Business luncheon sponsored by The Savings Bank (TSB) and First Financial Trust (FFT). Wakefield Town Administrator Denise Casey (seated center) was the guest speaker at the luncheon.

 

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Soccer 2025

Boys’ soccer team lifts Inspire Cup with 4-1 win over Stoneham

By CHRISTINA GAGNE 

STONEHAM — The second annual Inspire Cup, named after the popular Wakefield café, took place on Oct. 20 between the Wakefield Warriors and the Stoneham Spartans. This year, both the Wakefield boys’ and girls’ soccer teams lifted the Cup, marking a clean sweep for the Warriors.

The Inspire Cup tradition began when the

 

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Fire Chief Michael Sullivan to retire

PRESENTING THE FY2026 Fire Department budget at this week’s Town Council meeting were (from left) Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Purcell, Fire Chief Michael Sullivan and Assistant Town Administrator/Chief Financial Officer Kevin Gill. (WCAT Screenshot)

WAKEFIELD — Chief Michael Sullivan announced his intention to retire from the Wakefield Fire Department effective November 12, 2025, citing ongoing…

 

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Front Page: October 24, 2025

 

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Mario P. Molettieri, 88

Passionate about cabinet making, travel

WAKEFIELD — Mario P. Molettieri, 88, of Wakefield passed away at his home on Monday October 20 surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Italy, March 26, 1937, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Ciullo) Molettieri.

Mario was the beloved husband of Giuseppina (Colucci) Molettieri. He was…

 

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Dawn

THE ICONIC BANDSTAND on the Lower Common is ready for another day. (Dee Harland Photo)

 

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Spikers top Melrose for first time in program history

LILA ARKINSTALL had 16 kills to lead the Warriors in the first victory over Melrose in program history on Oct. 14. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield volleyball was celebrating a win after a matchup with rival Melrose for the first time in team history on Oct. 14 at the Charbonneau Field House. 

The…

 

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More units at ‘The Basin’ ready for occupancy

ANOTHER 160 UNITS are ready for occupancy at the project known as “The Basin” at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals last week gave the OK for Building Inspector Benjamin DeChristoforo to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for 160 more units at the residential…

 

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