WDI Featured

Brunett Tourney 2025

Ninth Annual Meghan Burnett Softball Tournament starts July 10

Brunett Tourney 2025
THE 18U championship game featured the Rage (left) and the Drifters. The Drifters won the game, 4-3 in extra innings. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The 9th annual Meghan Burnett “Fly  High” Softball Tournament begins this Friday, July 10 and will continue until Sunday, July 12 at various fields around Wakefield and Reading. The field locations…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Ninth Annual Meghan Burnett Softball Tournament starts July 10 Read More

Town celebrates USA’s 250th birthday

Fourth of July 2026
COL. BAILEY’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment fires a round in the air. (Mark Sardella Photo)

WAKEFIELD — Thousands turned out to honor America’s 250th birthday on Saturday and were treated to quite a celebration. While early evening rain forced the postponement of the annual fireworks display over Lake Quannapowitt, nothing could dampen the spirit of the Fourth of July.

The…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Town celebrates USA’s 250th birthday Read More

Giants on Parade

Screenshot

THE WAKEFIELD Little League Majors champion Giants celebrated their terrific season as members of the Fourth of July Parade on Friday. The team also got to meet four-time Olympic Medalist and Wakefield resident, Jessie Diggins (pictured).

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Giants on Parade Read More

Three cheers for the red, white and blue

RED BEGONIAS, white petunias and blue ageratum planted by the Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association lend a patriotic air to the Rockery for America’s 250th. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Three cheers for the red, white and blue Read More

Elwell helps lead Americans to strong start

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on July 3, 2026

WAKEFIELD’s Matt Elwell and the Melrose Americans are off to a strong start this season. Their next game is July 6, 7:30 p.m. against the Middlesex Expos at Morelli Field. (File Photo)

By STEPHEN MARTELLUCCI

MELROSE — Wakefield’s Matt Elwell (WMHS, ’23) is off to a…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Elwell helps lead Americans to strong start Read More

Wakefield Warriors Logo New

Six All-Stars named for state semifinalist softball team

SIX WAKEFIELD SOFTBALL 2026 ALL-STARS (From clockwise: Molly Burns MVP, Kathryn Sliski, Jackie Sullivan, Kayla Shaw, Chloe Seto and Paige Eriksen.

WAKEFIELD — The Middlesex League’s coaches met recently to vote on All-Stars for the 2026 season. The Freedom Division champion Wakefield Warriors had six All-Stars selected: Senior captains Kathryn Sliski and Jackie Sullivan, juniors Molly…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Six All-Stars named for state semifinalist softball team Read More

Information on Fourth parking, traffic restrictions

WAKEFIELD — To accommodate the scheduled Independence Day activities, road closures and parking restrictions will be in place throughout the downtown and surrounding areas.

All chairs and other items left along the parade route and fireworks-viewing locations must be removed by 7 a.m. on July 5.  Any items left in these areas after that time will…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Information on Fourth parking, traffic restrictions Read More

TWI LEAGUE 2026

Twi League: Chanley powers first-place Unknowns to win over Expos

TWI LEAGUE 2026
BRETT MALONEY earned another save for the Unknowns in a 5-4 win over the Expos last night at Moulton Park. (File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Lynch Construction Unknowns rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Expos, 5-4, on Tuesday night, earning a share of first place in the Twi League standings alongside the Brewers.

Playing…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Twi League: Chanley powers first-place Unknowns to win over Expos Read More

Wakefield Warriors Logo New

Fitzgerald, Simoneau named tennis All-Stars

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 30, 2026

 

JACK SIMONEAU and NORA FITZGERALD were named Middlesex League tennis All-Stars (Image composite generated by ChatGPT)

 

WAKEFIELD — The Middlesex League’s girls’ and boys’ tennis coaches met recently to vote on All-Stars for the 2026 season. The Warriors girls’ and boys’ teams each…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Fitzgerald, Simoneau named tennis All-Stars Read More

Warning the public about Lake algae

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — In anticipation of the annual blue-green algae bloom, the Town Council voted last week to pre-authorize the town to put up temporary warning signs around Lake Quannapowitt warning of the dangerous cyanobacteria.

Town Administrator Dee Casey asked the board to authorize the signs in advance in case an algae bloom…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Warning the public about Lake algae Read More

Wakefield Soccer Association announces 2026 scholarship winners

 

STELLA CARLINO

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Soccer Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 WSA Scholarship ($1000). This year, WSA awarded scholarships to two graduating students who have shown excellence in their contribution to the Wakefield Soccer program and have shown a commitment to volunteerism in the community.

 

GAVIN STRONGOSKY

…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Wakefield Soccer Association announces 2026 scholarship winners Read More

Supt. Lyons gets a raise

Graduation WMHS 2025
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Doug Lyons addresses graduating seniors in 2025 at Landrigan Field. (File Photograph by Mark Sardella)

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — The School Committee approved a contract extension for Superintendent Doug Lyons through May 2031 with a 7.5% raise for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027 and a 3% cost of living adjustment starting…

 

We have switched to a subscription model for online access.

Please purchase an Online Subscription in order to view this content.

Subscribe Now!

Supt. Lyons gets a raise Read More

Shopping Cart
  • Your cart is empty.
Scroll to Top