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Sports: July 17, 2025

July 17, 2025

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Throwback Thursday: The Walton Estate

July 17, 2025

This is the caretaker’s house at the estate of Arthur G. Walton shown here in the summer of 1938, one year after the death of Mr. Walton, a Wakefield native who became a wealthy shoe manufacturer.

The Walton Estate was located on approximately 2.7 acres at 108 Main Street (roughly where Walden Road is now…

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Town Council Notebook: Chess tables at the Lake a go

July 17, 2025

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Spaulding Street Playground will soon have a new recreational feature thanks to an Eagle Scout project by an enterprising member of local Boy Scout Troop 701.

Eagle Scout candidate Benjamin Belyea was back before the Town Council for the second time after…

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Senior News and activities

July 17, 2025

LYNNFIELD — Cool off this summer and come visit the Lynnfield Senior Center.

Seniors should call the center at 781-598-1078 for more information about upcoming programs and many more. Seniors also can stop in one day and see all that center offers.

Pizza and Bingo: Seniors…

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Wildfire to perform on Wednesday, July 23

July 17, 2025

LYNNFIELD — Wildfire will be performing at the third concert on Wednesday, July 23.

The Soft Touch Band will be playing the final Concert on the Common on Wednesday, July 30.

The Concerts on the Common will take place from 6-8 p.m. on the Town Common. Proceeds raised during the Concerts on the…

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Town deals with fallout from trash strike

July 16, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Now dealing with the effects of the third week of the ongoing strike between the the trash and recycling collectors represented by Teamsters Local 25 and the town’s trash hauler, Republic Services, the pressures caused by the impasse are mounting on local officials and the public alike.

In addition…

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Community Impact Team seeks presenters, vendors and sponsors for 10th annual NNO

July 16, 2025

NORTH READING — The North Reading Community Impact Team (CIT) is sponsoring its 10th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5 at Ipswich River Park from 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (rain date August 12).

National Night Out is an event focused on strengthening North Reading by encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger relationships with each…

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Support Maya Ortiz at Saturday’s Trotting in Teal

July 16, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Join Maya Ortiz and her family and friends at Ipswich River Park this Saturday, July 19 for Trotting in Teal from noon to 3 p.m.

Ortiz, a rising sophomore in the pre-med track at UMass Amherst, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer midway through her senior year at NRHS in…

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Library’s elevator remains out of service

July 16, 2025

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Due to ongoing mechanical issues, the elevator at the Flint Memorial Library remains out of service; however, all floors of the building remain open.
The elevator provides access to the first, second and third floors of the building and enables those unable to use either the front stairs or…

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New officer, promotion and retirement at NRPD

July 16, 2025

THE TOWN’S newest police officer, Alex Sinyak, takes the oath of office administered by Town Clerk Sue Duplin. Looking on are Police Chief Mark Zimmerman (at left) and Town Administrator Michael Gilleberto (at right). See story, additional photo inside. (NRPD Photo by Sgt. Michael Marra)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

NORTH READING — Last week, the…

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Alexa Pepper awarded NRHRG scholarship

July 16, 2025

THE FIRST scholarship awarded by the North Reading Human Rights Group was presented to NRHS Class of 2025 graduate Alexa Pepper. From left: Erin McGaffigan, Principal, Collective Insight; Kat Preftes, Project Manager, Collective Insight; scholarship recipient Alexa Pepper; Bill Griffin, NRHRG; and Julie Elkins, NRHRG. (Courtesy Photo)

NORTH READING — The North Reading Human…

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New spiritual leader at Temple Emmanuel

July 16, 2025

WAKEFIELD — Members of Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield are excited to welcome Rabbi Micah Becker-Klein to Temple Emanuel as their new spiritual leader.
With 25 years of experience, Rabbi Micah brings a wealth of wisdom, a strong dedication to progressive Jewish values, and a unique mix of creativity, compassion, and community-building.