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Warrior boys’ track takes 3rd at state championship meet

June 5, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 5, 2026

JAMAURI BELMER was the state champion in the long jump (22’6”) and the triple jump (45’95”) and took 2nd in the high jump (6’4”) at the D4 state championship meet at Bridgewater State last weekend. (File Photo)

BRIDGEWATER — The Wakefield High boys’ outdoor track and…

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May tax collections expand state’s cash buffer

June 4, 2026

By COLIN A. YOUNG
State House News Service

BOSTON — With just one month left in fiscal year 2026, state tax collections are running more than $1.8 billion ahead of what Gov. Maura Healey’s budget office projected it would need by this point in the year.

The Department of Revenue said Wednesday that it collected $2.767 billion…

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Bats power Wakefield softball to 9-3 first round win over Bedford

June 4, 2026

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High softball team passed their first test of the Div. 2…

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Maloney pitches Wakefield into Sweet 16 with victory over Westborough

June 3, 2026

JACKSON McGOURTY’s 2-RBI double gave Wakefield a 2-0 lead in the first inning of a first round victory over Westborough on Monday. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAVID SCHURTER

WAKEFIELD — The calendar has flipped to June and with that, the regular season has come to an end. The postseason returned to Walsh Field at…

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Laxmen kick off state tournament with 17-5 win over Danvers

June 2, 2026

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — It wasn’t just another day at Landrigan Field. The Wakefield High boys’ lacrosse team defeated Danvers 17-5 in the first round of the Div…

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Porchfest opens registration for performers, hosts

June 2, 2026

WAKEFIELD – Registration has opened for hosts and performers for the 3rd annual Wakefield Porchfest, which will take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 12-6 p.m. The event…

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Weekend storm takes its toll

June 1, 2026

A LARGE TREE on the West Side was just one of many that fell during strong winds on Saturday. This one fortunately didn’t block the road and just missed hitting the house it used to shade. (Image credit: Sharon Nikosey)

WAKEFIELD — Starting at about 7:45 on Saturday morning, high winds and other meteorological phenomena…

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Wakefield High state tournament update

June 1, 2026

THE BOYS’ lacrosse team beat Danvers 17-5 in a D3 first round matchup yesterday. The Warriors will host Hanover in the round of 16 tomorrow night at 5 p.m. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The state tournament is in full swing at Wakefield Memorial High School.

Multiple teams saw their terrific seasons come to an end…

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Happy trails to you

May 29, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 29, 2026

LOOKING SOUTH from Salem Street, the completed portion of the Rail Trail stretches toward New Salem Street. Plans are for the Rail Trail to continue north through the woods from Salem Street to Lowell Street and into Lynnfield. (Mark Sardella Photo)

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One down

May 29, 2026

THE WAKEFIELD High boys’ volleyball team won their first state tournament game in program history last night, defeating Bay Path RVT 3-1 in a D2 preliminary round matchup. The No. 31 Warriors will travel to No. 2 Westfield for a first round meeting tomorrow at 12 p.m. Full stories will appear next week. (Alicen Encarnacao

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More School Choice seats coming to WMHS

May 28, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Just after a vote to approve an amended version of School Choice, the School Committee elevated member Kevin Piskadlo from vice chairman to chairman at their meeting Tuesday, May 26. It was the first time all members were in attendance since the Town Election.

Melissa Quinn was chosen as the new…

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Girls’ tennis team defeats Doherty 3-2 in state tournament opener

May 28, 2026

THE WAKEFIELD girls’ tennis team won a thrilling 3-2 match against Doherty in a Div. 2 preliminary round meeting on Tuesday at the Dobbins Courts. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High girls’ tennis team won a thrilling, 3-2 preliminary round state tournament match against Doherty on Tuesday at the Dobbins Courts.