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Council seats draw crowds

Stacy Constas running for Town Council

WAKEFIELD — A Wave Avenue woman has joined the Town Council race.

Stacy Constas took out nomination papers Friday for one of three Town Council seats up for election on April 22.

Constas joins John Crisley and incumbent Jonathan Chines in the very early running. Nomination papers for positions…

 

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Girls Track 2024-2025

Girls’ track team defeats Watertown for 2nd victory of the season

Girls Track 2024-2025
RACHEL CAPLIN (2nd place) and Alivia Ciriello (3rd place) sprint towards the finish line in the 600 meters during Wakefield’s win over Watertown at BU on Friday. (Courtesy Photo)

BOSTON — The Wakefield High girls’ track and field team showcased impressive performances at the varsity meet held at Boston University on Friday. The competition saw several Wakefield…

 

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Starting the year off right

THE MEGHAN BURNETT Foundation is starting the year off with a donation to one of their favorite programs, Wakefield Youth Softball. It was a cold day at vets but six representatives from WYS were on hand to meet with Bob Burnett and accept this years donation. Pictured from the left: Meghan Doherty, Eloise Renzi, Mina

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Joan Marie Sciaba, 90

Loving mom and nonni

WAKEFIELD — Following a joyful 90th birthday celebration and a special Christmas surrounded by her cherished family, Joan Sciaba passed away peacefully at home on January 1.

Joan was born on November 26, 1934 in Wakefield, one of two daughters of the late Francesco and Jenowefa (Santoro) Sampieri. She was married…

 

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Robert Noble

Retired pilot who had a passion for sports cars and all things mechanical

WAKEFIELD — Robert “Gary” Noble of Wakefield passed away January 2 surrounded by family after a long courageous battle with Frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Gary was born in Beverly on August 6, 1953.  He was the son of the late Robert and…

 

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Patricia Fortier, 76

Enjoyed traveling, golf and reading

WAKEFIELD — Patricia (Pat) G. Fortier, 76 of Wakefield passed away on December 31 surrounded by her loving family at Lahey Hospital, Burlington.  

Patricia was the beloved daughter of Henry H. Stoney and Grace R. (Murphy) Stoney. Pat had an enjoyable and successful career that spanned 46 years with…

 

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Wakefield Co-op to partner with Reading Cooperative Bank

READING — Reading Cooperative Bank and Wakefield Co-operative Bank yesterday announced their plans to enter into a partnership aimed at creating a stronger, more resilient financial institution dedicated to serving their customers and communities.

The newly formed organization will retain the name Reading Cooperative Bank and will be led by Reading Cooperative Bank’s current President and…

 

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Time to grab your WMGLD 2025 calendar

PICTURED FROM THE right: Joe Collins, Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department (WMGLD) Business Analyst Energy Services gave a 2025 historical calendar to Wakefield resident Carl Bryson during the drive-thru pickup conducted by the department at the 480 North Ave. Business Office during the two-day event. A limited number of calendars are still available to

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2025 town election season begins

WAKEFIELD — A Humphrey Street resident intends to run for one of the three Town Council seats up for election in April.

John Crisley obtained nomination papers for Town Council yesterday, the first day they were available to anyone who wants to seek elected office in the April 22 municipal election.

Also taking out nomination…

 

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Warrior boys’ hockey team comes up just short to Bishop Fenwick, 4-2

BRADY WALSH gets past a Fenwick defender on Friday night at McVann-O’Keefe Rink. Walsh scored both goals in Wakefield’s 4-2 loss. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

PEABODY — After a rough start and initial stretch for the Wakefield boys’ hockey team, the Warriors put in a strong showing against Bishop Fenwick last Friday night in front of…

 

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Front Page: January 2, 2025

 

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New Book Buddies program for K-3 starts Jan. 7

NORTH READING — Book Buddies, a project of the Teen Advisory Board of the Flint Memorial Library, matches Middle/High School students with students in kindergarten through third grade to read and have fun!

Book Buddies will meet in the Flint Memorial Library’s Children’s Room (fourth floor) from 5:15-6 p.m. on Tuesdays for six weeks, starting…

 

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