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Lili Allen seeks light commission post

WAKEFIELD — An Oak Street resident has expressed interest in a seat on the Municipal Gas and Light Board of Commissioners.

On Friday, February 6, Lili Allen of Oak Street took out nomination papers for the seat up for election this year. So far, she is the lone candidate for that post.

The Town Election…

 

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Wakefield/Wilmington girls’ hockey punches ticket to tournament with win over Stoneham

By DAVID SCHURTER

STONEHAM — In their second meeting of the season, the Wakefield-Wilmington co-op girls hockey team picked up another win against Stoneham, this time avoiding overtime. The Warriors shook off a rusty first period, coming from behind to score four unanswered goals and win, 4-1.

While the Warcats did not score in the first…

 

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Oh to be a kid!

WALTON SECOND GRADER Ethan Briggs of Stedman St. completes his backyard snow tunnel. (Matthew Briggs Photo)

 

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Win over Stoneham highlights multiple strong performances from Warrior gymnasts

THE WARRIORS await their scores during their win over Malden on Monday. Last night, Wakefield hosted their final competition at the WMHS upper gymnasium, where the walls still feature the names of past Warrior gymnasts etched in chalk. Next season’s home-opener will take place at the new Wakefield High. (Miki McCarthy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield…

 

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House of Representatives recognizes the work of FOLQ’s Peter Scott

PICTURED FROM THE left: State Representative Donald H. Wong, Peter Scott and FOLQ President Bill Boodry. Donald Wong recently presented a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives to Peter Scott the recipient of the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt (FOLQ) Gertrude Spaulding Award. Bill Boodry represented the organization at the presentation. The Gertrude Spaulding Award

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Girls’ track has multiple strong performances at league championship meet

KYLER DENNISON (second from left) broke the school record in the 55 meter hurdles with an 8.90 to place 2nd at the Middlesex League Championship Meet on Monday at The Track at New Balance. (Courtesy Photo)

By DAVID SCHURTER

BOSTON — The Wakefield Memorial High School girls’ track and field team competed at the Middlesex League…

 

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February 4, 2026

Northeast, WMHS win state financial ed. grants

BOSTON – Wakefield Memorial High School and Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School will received Financial Education Innovation Fund grants from the State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE), in partnership with the Division of Banks (DOB) and the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR).

Following a competitive application process that concluded in November…

 

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Boys’ track takes 4th overall at league championship meet

Indoor Track 2025-2026
ISAAC MELO placed 2nd in the 300 meters at the Middlesex League Championship in 35.60. (David Schurter Photo)

By DAVID SCHURTER

BOSTON — The Wakefield High boys’ track and field team opened up its postseason slate by traveling to the Track at New Balance on Monday for the Middlesex League Championship Meet. There, the team put…

 

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Snow Bank 2026

Overnight snow removal planned

WAKEFIELD — Public Works crews continue to clean up after Wakefield received almost two feet of snow during our recent storm. To improve roadway conditions and clear more parking areas, overnight snow removal operations will take place from 10 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, through 6 a.m. on Wednesday, February 4. Crews will be working…

 

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Wakefield/Lynnfield swimmers go undefeated in regular season

THE CO-OP Wakefield/Lynnfield boys’ swim team went undefeated in the regular season thanks to strong work from Wakefield swimmers. Pictured in the front row from left to right is Andrew Meadows and Kestrel Sheau. In the back row from left is James Cook, Malcolm Kelton and Yasser Bouarfa. Missing from photo: Michael Brown and Eli

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Lipper-Garabedian backs bill to require apprenticeships in public construction 

KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN
KATE LIPPER-GARABEDIAN

BOSTON — State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives yesterday to pass legislation that seeks to increase the state’s trades’ workforce by requiring the hiring of apprentices for all contracts awarded for public works projects over $10 million. Effective a year after signed into law, this bill would require projects…

 

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Wrestlers pin Burlington, get ready for 8th Brawl in the Hall

JADEN FULLERTON earned a pin in 1:06 at 175 against Burlington. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAVID SCHURTER

WAKEFIELD — In the midst of a successful regular season, it was another dominant performance by the Wakefield High wrestling team. The Warriors took down league-rival Burlington, 53-20 Jan. 29 at the Charbonneau Field House to improve to…

 

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