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Hartshorne House 2023 Tea

Good cheer at the Hartshorne House

DIRECTORS of the Colonel James Hartshorne House were in a jolly mood at the annual Christmas Tea and Open house, held Sunday afternoon, Dec. 3. From left: Lisa Tecce, Jay Landers (dressed as Colonel Hartshorne) and Faith Hodgkins. (Gail Lowe Photo)

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD—Cookies in all shapes and sizes and decorated in the traditional…

 

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Winter sports season starting up at Wakefield High

THE WARRIOR hockey teams will start their seasons with a doubleheader at the Stoneham Ice Arena against Arlington on Tuesday, Dec. 12. (File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The high school winter sports season officially started at Wakefield High with practices and tryouts last week. Many teams are scrimmaging this week with the vast majority of sports…

 

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Artful holiday scenes

VISUAL ARTS STUDENTS from Wakefield Memorial High School yesterday brought a touch of holiday cheer to local businesses, including the Wakefield Daily Item Building, as they painted festive scenes on the lobby windows of our Albion Street offices. The talented artists are (from left) Maura Larrow, Daisy Cassesso and Fiona Recene. They are juniors and

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Wakefield’s incredible run to Div. 2 Final ends in 1-0 OT heartbreaker

ANDREW VALLEY makes one of his 14 saves in the Div. 2 state championship against Oliver Ames at Manning Field in Lynn. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

LYNN — The Wakefield High boys’ soccer team’s magical journey to the Div. 2 state championship game brought them to the historic Manning Bowl in Lynn for a…

 

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Turkey Trot 2023

Over 700 runners descend on Lake Quannapowitt for Turkey Trot and Fun Run

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield XC/Track Booster Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run on Thanksgiving morning brought out runners of all ages on a crisp, windy, sun-filled day.

There were 723 runners who showed up to join in on the activities. Some runners embraced the family-fun atmosphere by showing up in team shirts, pajamas and costumes.

“We had…

 

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Schools utilizing every aid dollar

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — Title 1, Part A provides federal dollars through the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act for supplemental educational opportunities for children who are most at-risk of failing to meet the state’s challenging content and performance standards. 

Priorities include providing evidence-based programs to enable participating students to achieve the learning…

 

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Volleyball Final Four 2023

Warrior spikers make Wakefield proud with Final Four run

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

BILLERICA — Standing under the bright lights of the Billerica High Gymnasium for the Div. 3 state semifinals on Nov. 14, the Wakefield High volleyball team had already made history. 

Wakefield’s first Final Four appearance in program history came after a phenomenal run through the bracket including wins over Norton, Newburyport and…

 

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More flap over flag policy

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — After a proposed new town Flag Policy generated a lengthy and convoluted discussion featuring motions, counter motions and amendments to amendments, the current flag policy remains in place as this week’s Town Council vote on the new version ended in a 3-3 stalemate.

At a Town Council meeting in October…

 

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ZBA looks to stop another 40B

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — For the second time in as many months, the Zoning Board of Appeals has invoked a “safe harbor” provision of state law in an attempt to stop a 40B affordable housing project in town.

At its Nov. 15 meeting, the ZBA officially opened the public hearing on an application to…

 

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Northeast beats Essex Tech 16-14 in final Thanksgiving matchup

Wakefield’s Zullo scores both touchdowns, recovers game-ending fumble

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

CHRISTOPHER ZULLO, of Wakefield, led Northeast Metro Tech to a 16-14 victory over Essex Tech in the final Thanksgiving matchup between the two schools. Zullo had 89 rushing yards, 51 receiving yards, scored both Northeast touchdowns and recovered a fumble to seal the game.

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Last-second goal-line stand gives Warriors 7-3 victory in 63rd Thanksgiving game

By TYM BROWN

WAKEFIELD — On a brisk morning in Wakefield, the Warriors played their archrival Melrose for the 63rd time on Thanksgiving. The final score reflected the records of both teams heading into this game as Wakefield narrowly escaped with a 7-3 win, their third consecutive Turkey Day victory.

This defensive showdown came down…

 

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Monument restoration underway

WAKEFIELD — At the 2023 spring Town Meeting, voters approved the annual capital improvement article which included funding for the repair and rehabilitation of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the Upper Common. The Department of Public Works solicited requests for proposal, and after receiving interest from multiple firms across North America and Canada, Daedalus…

 

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