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SATURDAY, JULY 18
ward-winning Wakefield Farmers Market, Hall Park off of North Avenue, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market, as always, has something for everyone.

MONDAY, JULY 20
• Chess, McCarthy Senior Center on Converse Street, 10 a.m. Get ready to strategize and socialize! Whether you’re a seasoned grandmaster or just learning the ropes…

(Please note: We will no longer include the lengthy Zoom URLs in our list of meetings. If you want to join a meeting remotely, go to the town’s new website — wakefieldma.gov)

MONDAY, JULY 20
Town Council, in-person at the WCAT studio at Wakefield Memorial High with remote access via Zoom, 7 p.m. The…

This comes from Colin A. Young of the State House News Service.

As the big leaguers approached the All-Star break, the Massachusetts House last week took its own swing at baseball…

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) yesterday announced the success of its Income-Eligible Reduced Fare (IERF) Program as the program continues to grow, with enrollment reaching 44,875 riders during the FY26 (July 1, 2025 -June 30, 2026) period. The program has also exceeded the MBTA’s enrollment forecast by about 6%.

With the goal…

BOSTON – The MBTA has announced service changes in August on the Orange Line.

Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station…

WAKEFIELD — The following is a message from the Wakefield Farmers Market.

Each Wednesday, we take a moment to catch our breath after another busy Saturday at the Wakefield Farmers Market. It’s our chance to reflect on the conversations we’ve had…