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Wakefield Town Hall 2023 November

Report calls for state to aid municipalities

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A report detailing the fiscal issues currently faced by Massachusetts cities and towns was a topic of discussion at this week’s Town Council meting.

Last October, the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) produced a report called “The Perfect Storm,” which outlined some of the fiscal problems faced by the Commonwealth’s cities…

 

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Indoor Track 2025-2026

Warrior boys’ track reclaims Freedom Division title with 51-49 win over Burlington

Indoor Track 2025-2026
THE WARRIORS celebrate their 2025-26 Middlesex League Freedom Division Championship outside of The Track at New Balance on Monday night after a thrilling 51-49 victory over Burlington. Wakefield, who finished their regular season undefeated at 5-0, won their first Freedom title since the 2021-22 season. (Courtesy Photo)

Belmer, Melo break school records

BOSTON — In…

 

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Boys Basketball 2025-2-26

Warrior boys’ hoop earns first victory with 58-52 triumph over Watertown

Boys Basketball 2025-2-26
WILL FORBES soars in for a clutch bucket in the final minutes of a 58-52 win over Watertown on Friday night. The senior scored 8 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — It wasn’t easy. Of course, nothing is in the world of basketball in the…

 

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Town wants to curb dog owners who flout law

A WOMAN walks her dog on the Lower Common. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – The town will be stepping up efforts to get dog owners to comply with regulations requiring the leashing of canines and picking up dog waste. 

Cemetery, Forestry and Parks Supervisor Dennis Fazio appeared before the Town Council last night along with DPW Director Joseph Conway to discuss the matter. 

Fazio said…

 

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Girls’ hockey team earns top spot in Freedom Division

THE WARCATS celebrate Molly Burns’ game-tying goal late in the 3rd period during their 3-2 OT win over Stoneham last week. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

STONEHAM — The Wakefield/Wilmington co-op girls’ hockey team stands alone at the top of the Middlesex League Freedom Division after three consecutive wins against their divisional opponents. The…

 

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‘Crescent Commons’ 40B project breaks ground 

ONLY A STONE WALL, steps and a pile of rubble remained early Friday morning following the demolition of three houses on Crescent Street. A new 40-unit apartment building, “Crescent Commons,” will rise in their place. (Andrew McRae Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — Work on the 40B affordable housing development known as Crescent Commons has begun with the demolition of…

 

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He’s been working on the railroad

A KEOLIS WORKER tends to the railroad gates at North Avenue and Chestnut Street.
(Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Boys’ track stays undefeated with victory over Watertown

By DAVID SCHURTER

THE WARRIORS swept the 1,000 meters against Watertown on Monday. Pictured from left to right is Aidan Burd (2:54.16), Evan Buonopane-Cohen (2:52.32) and Mhamed Boukataya (2:52.56). (David Schurter Photo)

BOSTON — The Wakefield High boys’ track and field team came into the New Year with a perfect record and a lot to look…

 

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WMHS site names’ hearing coming

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 26 to consider naming municipal assets within or adjacent to the new Wakefield Memorial High School.

Those sites, specifically, are the Shaun F. Beasley Track and Field; the Governor Volpe Memorial Library; the Frank Charbonneau Field House, and the Dennis O’Leary Cafeteria…

 

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Girls’ track sprints past Watertown for second win

TALIA GALANTE (L) takes first in the 300 meter dash with a time of 45.81. The sophomore also won the long jump with a 14’9.5”. HANNAH CAPLIN (R)won the mile in 5:44.32 during Wakefield’s victory over Watertown on Monday at BU. (David Schurter Photos)

By DAVID SCHURTER

BOSTON — Coming off its first win of the…

 

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Campaign notebook: Coming for Wong

DONALD WONG

By STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE STAFF

Two Democrats from Lynn have filed to run for the 9th Essex House seat, which GOP Rep. Donald Wong of Saugus has held since 2011 and covers parts of Lynn, Saugus and Wakefield. Lynn’s Inspectional Division Director Zosia VanMeter and Ward One City Councilor Peter Meaney are…

 

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Warrior wrestlers beat Triton in dual meet, go 3-1 in quad

SENIOR CAPTAIN Aydin Lamb set a new school record with 158 wins during Wakefield’s dual meet in Triton on Saturday. Lamb is currently ranked No. 3 in the state at 144. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High wrestling team won three of their last four matchups over the past week. 

The Warriors improved to…

 

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