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Town Clerk: Local office hopefuls; One week left to express interest in running

February 26, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The field of candidates for the April 23, 2024 Town Election is taking shape. There are seats to be filled that, as of yesterday, still did not have any candidates.

According to Town Clerk Betsy Sheeran, one three-year position on the School Committee and one three-year term on the Board of Library Trustees…

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Real Estate Transactions, February 26, 2024

February 26, 2024

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What you need to know for Presidential Primary Election Day on March 5

February 26, 2024

Important information for voters

WAKEFIELD — The last day to request that a March 5 Presidential Primary Election ballot be mailed to you is tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

This date was printed, in red ink, on the “I WANT TO VOTE” card.

As of Sunday, February 25, 3477 requests have been received and the…

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Firefighters to receive new safety gear

February 23, 2024

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Donald Wong announced that the Wakefield Fire Department will be receiving $18,936 to purchase new safety equipment to protect their firefighters through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.

Fire departments across Massachusetts are able to utilize this program to purchase 135 different types…

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Molly’s hosts ballet storytime event

February 23, 2024

MISS CHRISTINA FROM Center Stage Dance taught simple ballet steps to a small class that attended the event.

MELROSE — Molly’s Bookstore and Center Stage Dance Studio worked together on a fantastic ballet storytime event! Beautiful ballerinas from CSDS joined us at Molly’s while we read some ballet stories. Miss Christina even led a small…

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Surge in warnings drives big traffic violation hike

February 23, 2024

A MAJOR STATE STUDY released in 2019 found that roadways inside the Route 128 belt are now jammed by a 14-hour traffic “peak period” that stretches from morning to night. (Photo by Chris Van Buskirk/State House News Service)

By CHRIS LISINSKI

State House News Service

BOSTON — Massachusetts drivers racked up nearly 40…

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‘Think Of Michael’ donates $10K to Northshore Recovery High School

February 23, 2024

A $10,000 DONATION from the Think Of Michael Foundation will allow Beverly-based Northshore Recovery High School to expand its after-school and summer programs by offering fun activities such as bowling. (Courtesy Photo)

LYNNFIELD — The Think Of Michael Foundation has donated $10,000 to Beverly-based Northshore Recovery High School’s after-school and summer programs.

Northshore Recovery…

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Melrose Destination Imagination teams head to tournament of arts and sciences

February 23, 2024

MELROSE — Six Melrose Destination Imagination teams ranging from grades K-8 will compete March 2nd in a statewide creative showcase of STEAM-based educational projects. Destination Imagination (DI) is a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization that inspires and equips students to become innovators and leaders. Each year, DI publishes seven new STEAM Challenges. Groups of 2-7 kids of…

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Tip of the Week: Beyond the Bin resource

February 23, 2024

MELROSE — If you think an item is recyclable or ought to be, you may be correct. It just might not belong in your curbside bin. To find potential alternatives for recycling or reusing non-curbside items, consult the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s “Beyond the Bin” page at https://recyclesmartma.org/beyond-the-bin-search/ one of many resources offered under…

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Front Page: February 22, 2024

February 22, 2024

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Sports: February 22, 2024

February 22, 2024

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Host Warriors wrestle to 3rd place finish at Div. 3 state meet

February 22, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High wrestling team hosted another successful Div. 3 state meet on Friday and Saturday at the Charbonneau Field House. Wrestlers from 52 schools attended the two-day event.

The Warriors put together a strong, full-team effort as they took 3^rd place for the third year in a row.