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SC approves new LHS competency determination policy

October 15, 2025

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The School Committee unanimously approved a new competency determination policy for Lynnfield High School students during an Oct. 7 meeting.

Assistant Superintendent Adam Federico recalled during a recent meeting that voters approved a ballot question during the 2024 presidential election that eliminated passing the MCAS exam as a graduation requirement…

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Experience magic of ARTOBER, fundraiser at ACE

October 14, 2025

A COLORFUL ARRAY of artworks displayed at the Albion Cultural Exchange. (John Leone Photo)

WAKEFIELD — This weekend, the Albion Cultural Exchange is the place to be, hosting the Arts Collaborative of Wakefield’s ARTOBER event alongside the Small Works Fundraiser. This blend of art and fundraising provides a fantastic opportunity for art lovers…

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Fire displaces West Side residents

October 13, 2025

FIREFIGHTERS examine the site of a fire inside an Outlook Road home on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of the Wakefield Fire Department)

WAKEFIELD — There were no injuries but the residents of a West Side home have been temporarily displaced by a fire Sunday afternoon.

At approximately 4:07 p.m., the Fire Department received a 911…

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Two stabbed near town line

October 13, 2025

WAKEFIELD — Two 18-year-old men were injured, one seriously, after they were found stabbed in a car on Spring Street in Wakefield early Sunday morning. According to the Stoneham Police Department, the stabbing occurred in Stoneham. Officers were first called to the area of Spring Street in Wakefield at about 1 a.m. after the victims had…

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Warriors top Watertown 27-17 behind 3 Fullerton TD’s

October 13, 2025

TOMMY DEFEO breaks free for a 60-yard TD during Wakefield’s 27-17 win over Watertown on Senior Night Friday. DeFeo had 3 catches for 94 yards and a TD in the victory. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — With eight minutes left in their first Middlesex League Freedom Division game of the…

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A night of music, dance and community

October 13, 2025

FAMILIES FILLED the Walton Elementary School gym for Family Folk Dance Night on Tuesday, October 7, enjoying live music and learning dances from around the world with WPS music teachers Mrs. Brighenti, Mr. Zini and Ms. Schwartz. It was a joyful evening of music, movement, and community!

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Rail trail Phase 1 design, permitting process continues

October 13, 2025

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Rail Trail project team continues to make progress on the design, permitting and funding of Phase 1 of the rail trail, Department of Public Works Director John Scenna wrote in a post on the town’s website.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) approved funding Phase 1 of the Lynnfield Rail Trail…

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Marching Band takes first again

October 10, 2025

THE WAKEFIELD WARRIOR Marching Band took home another first place finish in North Reading at the New England Scholastic Band Association Fall Event on October 4 with their show ‘Gatsby.’ The Marching Band received gold status with a score of 87.19. (Laura DeGiacomo Photo)

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Casey welcomed aboard by Town Council

October 10, 2025

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Denise Y. Casey (center) stands with members of the Town Council during Monday morning’s swearing-in ceremony at Town Hall. From the left are Douglas Butler, Jonathan Chines, Casey, council Chair Mehreen Butt and Brian Fox. (Jennifer McDonald Photo)

WAKEFIELD — Denise Y. Casey attended her first Town Council meeting this week in her…

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Lynnfield Rotary Turkey Trot and Fun Run returns Nov. 23

October 9, 2025

LYNNFIELD — As the leaves turn and cool nights foretell the emergence of fall, Lynnfield Rotary is hard at work planning the traditional annual Turkey Trot and Fun Run.

Lynnfield Rotarians and Julie Routhier Foundation members have scheduled the Lynnfield Rotary Turkey Trot and Fun Run to take place on Sunday, Nov. 23 at…