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Wakefield/Lynnfield boys’ swim team beats Triton in home-opener

January 27, 2026

By JAMES COOK

PEABODY — The Warrior/Pioneer boys’ swim team made a strong statement in their first home meet of the season on Thursday, defeating Triton 90–62…

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Remediation work begins on Butler Avenue

January 23, 2026

REMEDIATION WORK began this week at 94 Butler Ave. The project, which will include a gravel path and small sitting area, is expected to be completed in the spring. (Mark Sardella Photo)

WAKEFIELD — This week, the town’s contractor Strategic Environmental Services began remediation work at 94 Butler Ave. There will be no detours or…

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Warrior wrestlers keep rolling with five more wins

January 23, 2026

MICHAEL BARRY got a pin in 1:40 on Senior Night last week. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High wrestling team continued their terrific season with a strong week that included five wins in six matchups.

After rolling Malden Catholic on senior night Jan. 15, the Warriors went 2-1 in a quad meet at…

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January 22, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The town may issue an on-street parking ban when significant snow accumulation is expected, like it is on Sunday and Monday. This allows plowing crews to safely access the roads and perform curb-to-curb cleanup.

Parking bans and other emergency notices are distributed through the Everbridge e-Alert System. Although you may have been registered…

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Girls’ track runs well at State Relay Championship

January 22, 2026

THE WARRIOR FOUR had a terrific performance at the D4 State Relay Championship, competing in three events together. They won the 4×800 relay with a near-school record of 9:51.59 before setting a new school record in the distance medley relay with a 12:38.01. They also took 6th in the 4×400 in 4:22.60. Pictured from left

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Girls’ hoop looking for spark after wins over Wilmington, Lexington

January 21, 2026

EMMA ICKES had 24 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks during Wakefield’s 45-31 win over Wilmington the road Friday night. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WILMINGTON — The Wakefield High girls’ basketball team earned two, key Middlesex League victories recently with a 45-31 win over Wilmington on the road Friday night and a 46-39…

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Lewis champions tax relief for seniors with help from Santaniello

January 21, 2026

Bill, drafted with help from Director of Assessments Victor Santaniello, passes in Senate

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis led the passage of legislation in the Massachusetts Senate to make it easier for municipalities to provide some tax relief to seniors struggling to pay increasing property taxes and not be taxed out of their communities.

The bill…

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MLK Day celebrants hear words of inspiration

January 20, 2026

MLK 2026 — HIGH SCHOOL musician Ben Blackstone (left) introduced this year’s winner of the Wakefield Human Rights Commission’s Community Service Award to Ike Adams, one of the organizers of Wakefield Porch Fest. (Neil Zolot Photo)

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Music was a theme in the annual Martin Luther King Day ceremony at Galvin Middle School Monday…

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Three-Peat: Record-breaking performance secures third straight boys’ track state relay title

January 20, 2026

THE WARRIORS won their third consecutive MSTCA Div. 4 State Relay championship on Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Center. (Courtesy Photo)

BOSTON — The Wakefield high boys’ indoor track and field team turned in a powerhouse performance at the 2026 Indoor State Relays on Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Center, highlighted by a record-setting victory in…

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Thrilling win over Arlington highlights strong start for gymnastics team

January 19, 2026

COURTNEY CARTER competes on beam where she scored a team-high 8.15 against Burlington. (Miki McCarthy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The WakefieldHigh gymnastics team is off to a strong start this season. The Warriors defeated Medford (122.6-92.9) on Jan. 6 and Arlington (124.25-124.2) on Jan. 8 to start 2-0 before falling to Burlington (127.8-123.65) in a great matchup…

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Town updates kiosk policy

January 19, 2026

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The town has revised its policy with respect to town-owned informational kiosks. Communications Director Jennifer McDonald appeared before the Town Council last week to propose several changes to the policy.

She reminded the board that four informational kiosks were donated to the town by the Wakefield Main Streets organization in 2018. The kiosks are located at…

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TSB sponsors Trivia Team Challenge

January 16, 2026

PICTURED FROM THE left: Kelley Chapman, Craig MacKenzie and Tricia Desrocher.

WAKEFIELD — The Savings Bank is a generous event sponsor of The Scholarship Foundation (TSF) 2026 Trivia Team Challenge being held on January 31.

TSF Trivia Team Challenge Chairperson Kelley Chapman and Tricia Desrocher accepted a donation recently from Executive Vice President and…

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