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Sports: May 6, 2026

 

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Class of ’81 takes a final walk through WHS

THE CLASS OF 1981, one last time inside Wakefield High.

By VALERIE McLEOD

WAKEFIELD — It is often said that one should not dwell on the past or try to relive it, but for members of the Wakefield High School Class of 1981, that is exactly what we did on Saturday, May 2.

As part

 

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Track & Field Camp, Rec Hoopz and CPR with Parks & Rec

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 30, 2026

NORTH READING — North Reading Parks and Recreation is your nonprofit community resource for fitness and fun! Your participation and investment support low-cost programming for all ages and improvements to our parks and playgrounds.

Register today for the following programs listed below online at northreadingma.gov/parks-recreation…

 

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Boys Lax 2026

Laxmen celebrate seniors, push winning streak to 10

Boys Lax 2026
THE SENIORS were honored before Wakefield’s win over Watertown on May 1. Pictured from left to right is Joe Skowron, Brady Walsh, Gabe Guida, JJ Flores, Matt Keefe, Cam Sartori, Brady Zdanowicz, Seamus Cable, Tommy DeFeo, JP Casey, David Rocca and Luke Heikkinen. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High boys…

 

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Town Meeting 2026

Town Meeting approves $137M town budget

Town Meeting 2026
The 2026 Annual Town Meeting passed 11 articles on its opening night, Monday, May 4, 2026. (Photo Screen Grab WCAT)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Monday’s opening session of the 2026 Annual Town Meeting managed to get through 11 articles on the warrant, including the FY2027 town operating budget and the capital outlay budget for…

 

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John J. Anderson, 80

Licensed electrician belonged to FOLQ

MIDDLETON — John J. Anderson, “Andy,” age 80 of Middleton, formerly of Wakefield, passed away on Tuesday, May 5 at his residence.

He was born in Winchester on November 22, 1945 and was the son of the late Herbert and Mary (McInnis) Anderson.

John dedicated much of his life to…

 

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Cryptocurrency machine ban OK’d

Published in the Lynnfield Villager on May 6, 2026
By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — Spring Town Meeting overwhelmingly voted to ban cryptocurrency machines in town on April 28.

Town Administrator Rob Dolan said Police Chief Nick Secatore recommended that Article 18 be placed on the Spring Town Meeting warrant in order to ban cryptocurrency machines due…

 

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Hundreds enjoy wellness and fun at Healthy Living Expo

YOUNGSTER Mason Brown (center) had a blast hanging out with A Healthy Lynnfield Youth Council members, from left, Sabrina Hayman, Olivia Sylvester, Ella Price and Ereeny Georges during the Healthy Living Expo in the LMS gym on May 2. A Healthy Lynnfield and the Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the expo once again. (Dan

 

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New book on Middlesex Fells coming soon

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on May 1, 2026

CHARLESTON, SC — Arcadia Publishing announces the publication of “Walls, Rock, and Rum: Colonial History and the Founding of Middlesex Fells,” a new history of the area by Alison C. Simcox and Douglas L. Heath.

About the book

Middlesex Fells, located north of Boston, is…

 

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Wakefield girls’ track finishes 10th at state relays

BRENDIA DIAZ set two personal records at the Div. 4 State Relay meet in Pembroke on Sunday. The senior captain had the best throw at the meet in the javelin (104’8”) and she was 4th in the discus (93’11”). (File Photo)

PEMBROKE — The Wakefield girls’ track and field team competed at the Div. 4 State…

 

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Lipper-Garabedian, Wong highlight local earmarks

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BOSTON – Last week, State Representative Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget. Funded at $63.41 billion, the House’s FY27 budget responds to the needs of residents, provides record support for the Commonwealth’s cities and towns, and among many critical investments, includes significant funding for education…

 

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Wakefield Warriors Logo New

A flurry of activity coming to WMHS

WAKEFIELD — The following was sent to Wakefield Memorial High families by Principal Amy McLeod. Some editing of internet links may be necessary.

It’s hard to believe that May is here and we are gearing up for the Seniors’ last few weeks of school! This upcoming week (May 4-8) is Teacher Appreciation Week. We are…

 

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