HIGH SCHOOL Project Leaders Chip Tarbell, Joe Bertrand, Tim O’Brien and Amy McLeod were honored with the Community Award by Superintendent Dr. Doug Lyons and WEF President Jamee Paolillo at the foundation’s 30th annual Celebration of Learning.
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Educational Foundation hosted its 30th annual Celebration of Learning on Wednesday, April 15. The…
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BURLINGTON — The Wakefield boys’ outdoor track and field team’s two-year unbeaten streak came to an end in a tightly contested meet against Burlington on Tuesday, as the Warriors fell just short, 70–66.
Despite the loss, Wakefield delivered several impressive individual performances across multiple events.
In the 400 meter hurdles, Evan Buonopane-Cohen came close to the…
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THE VOTING BOOTHS at the Galvin Middle School were ready for voters early yesterday. But roughly 10 percent of the town’s registered voters showed up. (Frank Conte Photo)
WAKEFIELD — Incumbent Brian Fox and former School Committee member Ami Ruehrwein Wall were elected to three-year terms on the Town Council during yesterday’s annual municipal election…
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JUST AFTER THE doors opened this morning for the 2026 Town Election at the Galvin Middle School, a poll worker makes sure everything is set. A few voters can be seen as well. There are two contested races on the ballot this year. The polls are
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DYLAN McDERMOTT followed up a 4-hit 3 RBI game against Watertown on Friday with 2 hits, 3 RBI and 2 runs against Beverly yesterday at Walsh Field. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca File Photo)
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High baseball team improved to 7-0 with recent home wins over Watertown and Beverly.
The Warriors beat Watertown 11-4 on…
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WAKEFIELD – Heading into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, difficult budgetary decisions are already being made by town officials based on anticipated fiscal realities facing the town.
The moves come in the wake of discussions at a recent Tri-Board (Town Council, School Committee and Finance Committee) meeting to address budget deficits in FY2027 and beyond.
In outlining her recommendations, Town Administrator…
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KAYLA SHAW pitched a great game against Newton North on Saturday, allowing just 1 hit and 2 earned runs in 4.1 innings against the No. 13 ranked team in the state. (File Photo)
BURLINGTON — The Wakefield High softball team moved to 6-2 last week with a pair of Middlesex League victories and a close loss…
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WAKEFIELD — Tomorrow is the 2026 Town Election in the Galvin Middle School gym. Voting takes place from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Four people are running for two positions on the Town Council. Four hopefuls seek one of three seats up for election on the Beebe Library Board of Trustees. Other than that, all…
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WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High boys’ lacrosse team continued their impressive season with two more wins this week. The Warriors beat Macnhester-Essex, 13-7 on the road Monday and Lynnfield, 16-3 at home on Wednesday. The Lynnfield game came right after the Warriors finished up their April 7 matchup with Melrose. That one was a continuation of…
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WAKEFIELD – There are four candidates running for two Town Council seats in Tuesday’s Town Election: James T. Cerone, Brian Fox, Rada Frohlichstein and Ami Ruehrwein Wall. The Daily Item posed two questions to the candidates. Today, we publish their responses to the second question. Their answers to the first question appeared in yesterday’s newspaper.
QUESTION:In recent years, the Town used monies from an opioid…
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WAKEFIELD and Wilmington played 3 innings in the snow at historic Doubleday Field in Cooperstown on Sunday. The two teams also visited the Baseball Hall of Fame over the weekend. (Courtesy Photo)
By DAN PAWLOWSKI
COOPERSTOWN, NY — The Wakefield High baseball team traveled to Cooperstown, New York over the weekend. In addition to visiting the…
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WAKEFIELD – There are four candidates running for two Town Council seats in Tuesday’s Town Election: James T. Cerone, Brian Fox, Rada Frohlichstein and Ami Ruehrwein Wall. The Daily Item posed two questions to the candidates. Today, we publish their responses to the second question. Their answers to the first question appeared in yesterday’s newspaper.
