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Town Administrator candidates interviewed

Note: The Town Council interviewed two of the four finalists for the position of Town Administrator, Denise Casey and Joseph Domelowicz, Tuesday night at Town Hall. The remaining two candidates, Liz Hartsgrove and Ann McGonigle Santos, will be interviewed tonight.  

The Town Council anticipates making the appointment of a new town administrator to replace Stephen…

 

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Wakefield athletic director Mike Murphy reflects on first year

MIKE MURPHY

WAKEFIELD — Mike Murphy, Wakefield’s Director of Athletics, Health and Wellness for K-12, is about to begin his second year at Wakefield Memorial High School. 

Murphy was hired in early September just as school was starting after the post became available in August. He was previously Coordinator of Athletics, Wellness and Health Services…

 

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Bike-related signage gets mixed reviews

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council this week approved one request for bicycle-related signage around town while rejecting another. Both requests originated with Town Councilor/bicycle activist John Crisley.

The first request was for 14 signs to be deployed at primary entry points into town reminding motorists to give four feet of clearance when…

 

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Twi League 2025

Twi League: Brewers force Game 3 with 5-1 win over Loafers

Twi League 2025
MATT FIORE throws out a runner from shortstop in Game 2 of the Twi League semifinals. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — When in doubt, give the rock to Colin Jaena. 

It’s no coincidence that Jaena’s run with the Twi League Brewers has coincided with their current dynasty of four straight years…

 

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Twi League 2025

Slappers punch ticket to Twi Finals with extra innings win over Expos

Twi League 2025
THE SLAPPERS celebrate Brian Tartarini’s 2-run double in the top of the 8th inning of last night’s 7-4 win in extra innings to seal a 2-0 semifinal series win and punch their ticket to the Twi Finals. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Slap are back. 

With an exciting 7-4 victory over the Expos in…

 

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Town Administrator interviews start tonight 

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – And then there were four.

The Town Council will meet tonight to begin the process of interviewing the four finalists to fill the position of Town Administrator.

Two of the final four candidates will be interviewed in the first floor conference room at Town Hall beginning at 6 p.m. The…

 

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Jewish Festival a celebration of light, love

IN YESTERDAY’S summer heat, bubbles provided a way to cool off. (Neil Zolot Photo)

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — Chabad of Wakefield Rabbi Sruly Brook deemed its first Jewish Festival on the shores of Lake Quannapowitt a success Sunday afternoon, August 10.

“What a beautiful sight it was to see everyone in the heart of…

 

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The whole scoop, and nothing but the scoop

THE COL. JAMES HARTSHORNE HOUSE ASSOCIATION hosted their annual Ice Cream Social on the grounds of the historic home last night on Church Street. The popular event this year featured live music, raffles, kids games and crafts and more fun activities for kids young and old. The ice cream was provided by Meletharb Ice Cream at

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Twi League playoffs start with doubleheader on Sunday

THE TWI LEAGUE playoffs return to Moulton Park next week. The two semifinal series will run from Sunday to Thursday in a best-of-three format. (File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The schedule for the 2025 Twi League playoffs is set. The two, best-of-three, semifinal series will start on Sunday. 

The top-seeded and undefeated Brewers (12-0) will meet…

 

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WMHS graduate loses life fighting for Ukrainians

JOHNATHAN PEBLEY did not like bullies, his father Mark said.

By all accounts, the aerial bombardment that killed Johnathan A. Pebley in May was the fiercest to date, a relentless drone and cruise missile assault by Russian forces in their long, devastating war with Ukraine.

Pebley, a 2004 Wakefield Memorial High graduate who grew up…

 

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Twi League playoffs set after Loafers top Unknowns 11-5

JARED PAVEY and the Loafers punched their ticket to the 2025 Twi League playoffs with an 11-5 victory over the Unknowns Tuesday night at Moulton Park. The 4th-seeded Loaf will take on the top-seeded Brewers in the first round of the playoffs, date to be announced. (File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Loafers and Unknowns battled for…

 

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Wakefield’s Elwell helps lead playoff push for Melrose Americans

MATT ELWELL

MELROSE — The Melrose Americans are entering their final week of the Intercity League’s regular season with a record of 15-10-1, just one point back of the Malden Maddogs and Lexington Bulldogs who are tied for second place. 

Matt Elwell, of Wakefield, is having another strong season for the Americans, his second after…

 

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