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Strike Update: Republic workers vote to stay off job

August 4, 2025

BOSTON — At a meeting on Sunday, Republic employees voted to continue their five-week strike against Wakefield’s trash and recyclables collector in a 93-7 percent, according to a release.

Tom Mari, president of Teamsters Local Union No. 25, explained the process thus far in negotiations, and went over the open issues including wages, health insurance…

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Johnathan Pebbly

August 4, 2025

US Marine, member of WMHS Class of 2004

WAKEFIELD — Johnathan Pebley was born on July 21, 1985, in Wiesbaden, Germany. In 1987, he returned to the United States with his parents, settling in Wakefield, Massachusetts, where he spent his childhood.

A proud graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 2004, Johnathan answered…

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Clifton Robinson, 83

August 4, 2025

MA National Guard veteran

NOKOMIS, FL — Clifton “Clif” E. Robinson of Nokomis, FL was born on May 27, 1942 in Swampscott and passed away on July 25 at the age of 83. Formerly of Woburn, MA and Kailua-Kona, Hawaii he moved to Nokomis in 2018. Clif was in the hardware business for many years…

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Oakdale Road and Eugley Park Neighborhood Road Reconstruction Begins Today

August 4, 2025

The Town’s contractor, D&R General Contracting and its subcontractor Nocella Paving, begins the removal of existing pavement in the Oakdale Road and Eugley Park neighborhoods today, Monday, August 4, 2025. Please be advised that on street parking is not allowed during this construction. Work hours will be from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday…

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The sun sets on the Stroll

August 4, 2025

THE JULY 25 sunset was made more spectacular because it was enjoyed by throngs of people who turned out for the 2025 edition of the Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Stroll. (Photo by Raj Das, edphotos.com)

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Rubin Bros perform at Beebe Library

August 1, 2025

A FUN NIGHT of performance on a rainy day by the Rubin Bros. (Miriam Morales Photo)

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Trash strike drags on

August 1, 2025

WAKEFIELD — Today marks one month since workers walked off the job at Republic Services, the Phoenix-based company that collects Wakefield’s trash and recyclables. By all appearances, there seems to be no end to the strike in sight as DPW crews continue to help pick up refuse like they have since July 1.

Teamsters Local…

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MGLD’s microgrid to keep schools powered during outages

August 1, 2025

BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE system will provide backup power to Wakefield Memorial High School and Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School during outages.

WAKEFIELD — Lightshift Energy in partnership with Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department (WMGLD) and the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) today announced the commercial operation of a five megawatt (MW) battery…

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Playoffs are on the line in final week of Twi League regular season

August 1, 2025

THE BREWERS bring a 10-0 record into the final week of the Twi League regular season, looking for a fifth consecutive championship. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The final week of the Wakefield Twi League’s regular season is approaching Moulton Park with five teams battling for four playoff spots.

The Brewers (10-0) are the only…

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Another awesome summer night, courtesy of the Chamber

August 1, 2025

THE 2025 SUMMER STROLL hosted by the Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the city was a great success, with hundreds of people coming together downtown on Friday night, July 25. Presenting sponsor was The Residence of Melrose Station. The Stroll was also made possible by a grant from the Melrose Cultural Council and

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Local man awarded $42M in case vs. J&J

August 1, 2025

BOSTON — A Melrose man was awarded more than $42 million Tuesday after a jury agreed he had developed mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, from decades of using Johnson & Johnson talc products.

Paul Lovell and his wife Kathryn sued the company in 2021, claiming Johnson & Johnson’s products contained asbestos and Paul was…

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Merrill and Corrigan to lead middle and high schools

August 1, 2025

By ELLIS IURILLI-HOUGH

MELROSE — Budget cuts in the Melrose Public Schools have left many parents concerned about the upcoming school year. One of the cuts that has generated the most discussion and, for many, worry, is the elimination of the middle school principal position.