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20 Elm St. 40B hearing continued to Sept. 11

NORTH READING — The next Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing on the proposal to construct a 200-unit housing development at 20 Elm Street under the state’s Ch. 40B comprehensive permit process will be held on Thursday, September 11 at 6 p.m. in the Distance Learning Lab at NRHS, 189 Park St.

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Housing Construction 2025

A big dig on Salem Street: Housing construction carries on in Wakefield

Housing Construction 2025
SITE PREPARATION is well underway at 330 Salem Street for a new 19-unit residential building. The existing single-family home seen in the rear of the site will remain. A second, new single-family home will also be added. The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the project last year. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Bike-related signage gets mixed reviews

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council this week approved one request for bicycle-related signage around town while rejecting another. Both requests originated with Town Councilor/bicycle activist John Crisley.

The first request was for 14 signs to be deployed at primary entry points into town reminding motorists to give four feet of clearance when…

 

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Twi League 2025

Twi League: Brewers force Game 3 with 5-1 win over Loafers

Twi League 2025
MATT FIORE throws out a runner from shortstop in Game 2 of the Twi League semifinals. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — When in doubt, give the rock to Colin Jaena. 

It’s no coincidence that Jaena’s run with the Twi League Brewers has coincided with their current dynasty of four straight years…

 

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Joseph T. Freeman, 71

WHS graduate, RN was a lifelong learner

WAKEFIELD — Joseph T. “Joe” Freeman, 71, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 28, 1954 and raised in Wakefield, Joe was the beloved son of the late Felix A…

 

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Community comes together at National Night Out

LYNNFIELD POLICE Sgt./detective Jared Provost and his family had a great time at the third annual National Night Out at LMS on Aug. 5. Standing in front is Riley. Back row, from left, Sean, Jared, Connor and Kerrianne. The Police Department and A Healthy Lynnfield sponsored the event once again.
(Diane Courtney Photo)

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LHS Pioneer Stadium turf replacement completed

CONTRACTOR R.A.D. SPORTS completed the Lynnfield High School Pioneer Stadium Field 1 turf replacement project last week. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Perfect timing. 

With fall sports just around the corner, the Lynnfield High School Pioneer Stadium turf replacement project was completed last week. 

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Pioneer football gears up for the season

THE PIONEERS will run into the 2025 regular season on Sept. 12 at Shawsheen Tech before their home opener at Pioneer Stadium on Sept. 19 against Wakefield. (File Photo)

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield high football team begins their season this week with tryouts/practice starting on Friday. 

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