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Warriors come up short on the goal line in Stoneham, 8-6

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

STONEHAM — In a knock-down, drag-out, old-school Middlesex League Freedom Division showdown on Friday night at Stoneham High, it was perhaps only fitting that it came down to a few inches. 

Trailing 8-6 with 3:43 to play, Wakefield took over on downs at their own 4-yard line after a terrific defensive stand…

 

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Soccer 2025

Boys’ soccer team lifts Inspire Cup with 4-1 win over Stoneham

By CHRISTINA GAGNE 

STONEHAM — The second annual Inspire Cup, named after the popular Wakefield café, took place on Oct. 20 between the Wakefield Warriors and the Stoneham Spartans. This year, both the Wakefield boys’ and girls’ soccer teams lifted the Cup, marking a clean sweep for the Warriors.

The Inspire Cup tradition began when the…

 

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Fire Chief Michael Sullivan to retire

PRESENTING THE FY2026 Fire Department budget at this week’s Town Council meeting were (from left) Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Purcell, Fire Chief Michael Sullivan and Assistant Town Administrator/Chief Financial Officer Kevin Gill. (WCAT Screenshot)

WAKEFIELD — Chief Michael Sullivan announced his intention to retire from the Wakefield Fire Department effective November 12, 2025, citing ongoing…

 

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Spikers top Melrose for first time in program history

LILA ARKINSTALL had 16 kills to lead the Warriors in the first victory over Melrose in program history on Oct. 14. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield volleyball was celebrating a win after a matchup with rival Melrose for the first time in team history on Oct. 14 at the Charbonneau Field House. 

The…

 

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More units at ‘The Basin’ ready for occupancy

ANOTHER 160 UNITS are ready for occupancy at the project known as “The Basin” at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals last week gave the OK for Building Inspector Benjamin DeChristoforo to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy for 160 more units at the residential…

 

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Wakefield native Dave Lapham to be inducted into Bengals Ring of Honor this weekend

DAVE LAPHAM (WHS ’70) will be inducted into the Cincinnati Bengals Ring of Honor at halftime of the team’s game against the Jets this Sunday. (Courtesy Photo)

By GEOFF HOBSON

Dave Lapham in the Bengals Ring of Honor?

As Lap himself would say to his faithful listeners in the Bengals radio booth he has inhabited…

 

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Town in line for $1.3M MWRA loan

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield will be receiving an interest-free loan from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority in the amount of $1,356,000 for the replacement of water mains. The Town Council approved and signed the relevant documents and agreements this week.

The loan will fund the town’s Water Main Improvements Project, which includes replacing approximately 11,800 linear…

 

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Power Rankings 2025 October

Wakefield High power rankings update

Power Rankings 2025 October
THE VOLLEYBALL team is currently ranked No. 7 in Div. 2 with a 14-4 record. The Warriors have won eight of their last nine and five straight. Wakefield hosts Watertown tonight and travels to Wilmington on Friday for the regular season finale. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Phot

WAKEFIELD — The latest power rankings for the state tournament…

 

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Home sale prices up again

WAKEFIELD — Last month, the single-family homes sold here fetched a median price of $820,000, an almost 11 percent increase from a year ago.

According to the latest report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data, 13 single-families sold in Wakefield in September. In September 2024, nine single-family…

 

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Tax increase on tap 

DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENTS VICTOR SANTANIELLO

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – Your property taxes are going up, in part because this year (FY2026) is the first year that the borrowing for the new high school will significantly impact local taxes.

Director of Assessments Victor Santaniello appeared before the Town Council last night as the board held its tax classification hearing for FY2026.…

 

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Soccer 2025

Wakefield battles elements, Melrose in gritty 3-1 victory

Soccer 2025
THE WARRIORS celebrate one of Danny Kidder’s (middle) two goals in a 3-1 victory over Melrose in the rain on Oct. 13. (Courtesy Photo)

By CHRISTINA GAGNE

WAKEFIELD — In the heart of a nor’easter on Oct. 13, the Wakefield High boys’ soccer team delivered its most complete performance of the season, overcoming both the weather…

 

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Football 2025

Warriors come up short to Wilmington in 35-30 thriller

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WILMINGTON — The Wakefield and Wilmington football teams put on a show Friday night. Dueling junior QB’s Mark Holleran (254 passing/rushing yards, 3 passing TD’s 1 rushing TD) and Westin McNeilly (275 passing yards, 3 passing TD’s) were the stars but the episode featured twists, turns, a cliff hanger after every quarter, a…

 

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