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Warrior volleyball clinics return to WMHS this summer

June 30, 2026

The Warrior volleyball summer clinics will return to the Charbonneau Field House at Wakefield Memorial High School this summer. The clinics are for girls and boys from grades 4-9.

There will be two weeks each available for grades 4-6 and grades 7-9. The first session will be from July 20-23 and the second session will…

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WSSC July 4th Committee prepares for a celebration to remember

June 30, 2026

LAST YEAR, winners of the Most Creative category of the West Side Social Club 4th of July Committee’s Tricycle, Scooter and Cart Parade pose with their hardware. (File photo submitted by Carol Hubbard)

Children’s Events theme: ‘250 Years of Democracy’

WAKEFIELD — One might question the West Side Social Club 4th of July Committee for…

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Warning the public about Lake algae

June 30, 2026

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — In anticipation of the annual blue-green algae bloom, the Town Council voted last week to pre-authorize the town to put up temporary warning signs around Lake Quannapowitt warning of the dangerous cyanobacteria.

Town Administrator Dee Casey asked the board to authorize the signs in advance in case an algae bloom…

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Youth and adult sports clinics at P&R

June 30, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading Parks and Recreation is your nonprofit community resource for fitness and fun! Your participation and investment support low-cost programming for all ages and improvements to our parks and playgrounds.

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Political Notebook: Democratic Town Committee unanimously endorses Joe Markey for State Representative

June 30, 2026

Published in the North Reading Transcript on June 25, 2026

NORTH READING — The North Reading Democratic Town Committee voted at its June 9 meeting to endorse Joe Markey in his campaign for State Representative for the 20th Middlesex District, the seat currently held by Rep. Brad Jones.

Markey attended the meeting and spoke…

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Supplemental budget includes $150K for Lynnfield projects supported by Jones and Crighton

June 30, 2026

BOSTON – The House and Senate have reached an agreement on a $1.56 billion supplemental spending bill that includes $150,000 in funding for two Lynnfield initiatives while providing $100 million in financial relief to cities and towns to assist with extraordinary snow, ice and winter recovery costs.

The bill contains funding for two local priorities secured…

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Schedule of July 4th events

June 29, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Independence Day will feature events and entertainment from morning until night on Saturday, July 4. Children’s activities, the Fourth of July Parade, music, and a fireworks display are all taking place in Town thanks to the efforts of the West Side Social Club and Wakefield Independence Day Committee. To accommodate these activities, road closures…

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Community Calendar…

June 29, 2026

TUESDAY, JUNE 30
Music Bingo, Beebe Memorial Library, 7 p.m. Love music? Love Bingo? Join the group for Music Bingo! It’s just like the classic game, but organizers swapped the numbers for your favorite hits, old and new, along with a few hidden gems. Whether you’re a trivia pro or just looking for a new…

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WCC to present new Wetlands Protection Bylaw on July 7

June 29, 2026

WAKEFIELD — At a future Town Meeting, voters will be asked to consider adoption of a new Wetlands Protection Bylaw for the Town of Wakefield. To introduce the process, Wakefield’s Conservation Commission will hold a virtual presentation on the proposed Wetlands Bylaw on Tuesday, July 7, at 7 p.m.

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WHS Class of 1966 60th reunion Sept. 12

June 29, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High Class of 1966 is having its 60th reunion on Saturday, September 12 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the West Side Social Club, 4 Harrington Ct.

Come join classmates for a wonderful time to socialize, catch up, and renew friendships.