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Angels in the Parade

THE WAKEFIELD Little League Majors champion Angels celebrated their terrific season as members of the Fourth of July Parade on Friday. (Courtesy Photos) 

 

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MEGHAN BURNETT had two hits and drove in a run for the Warrior softball team yesterday against Arlington. Wakefield was edged 4-3 by the Spy Ponders for their second straight loss. (Donna Larsson File Photo)

Eighth Annual Meghan Burnett Softball Tournament starts July 11

THE CHAMPIONS of last year’s Meghan Burnett Fly High Softball Tournament. The 8th Annual tournament will take place from July 11 through July 13.

WAKEFIELD — The 8th annual Meghan Burnett “Fly  High” Softball Tournament begins on Friday, July 11 and will continue until Sunday, July 13 at various fields around Wakefield and Lynnfield. The…

 

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A job well done

STEPHEN MAIO

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Today is Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio’s last day in the second floor corner office at Town Hall. As he retires after 17 years at the helm, Maio joins a distinguished line of men like John J. McCarthy and Thomas P. Butler who had long careers serving as…

 

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Metsis boys win Heritage Cup for Team Greece Lacrosse

TEAM GREECE looks on during the Heritage Cup. This year’s tournament featured 112 teams over six divisions. Ryan Metsis (No. 6) and Nick Metsis (No. 4), who helped Wakefield High to a 16-4 overall record and a trip to the Div. 3 Elite 8 this year, played key midfield roles for the U19 champion Team

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Nahant Street 2024

Settlement reached on Nahant St. 40B 

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — The long and winding road leading to a new Chapter 40B affordable housing project at 119-135 Nahant Street is nearly at an end.

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied the project last January, but the developer subsequently appealed the decision to the state Housing Appeals Committee.

It was announced last…

 

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Automated Garbage Truck Republic

Trash co. workers walk off job

WAKEFIELD — Members of Teamsters Local 25 who work for town trash contractor Republic Services went on strike this morning in Peabody.

A contract with Republic expired Monday at midnight. 

Republic Services said, “It is disappointing the union called a work stoppage rather than continue negotiating in good faith. We planned for the possibility…

 

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Slappers top Unknowns 11-1, improve to 3-0

JAKE BARRESI had 6 RBI in the Slappers’ 11-1 victory over the Unknowns on Friday night at Moulton Park. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Slappers kept their strong start to the 2025 Twi League season going with an 11-1 victory over the Unknowns on Friday night at Moulton Park. The Slap improved…

 

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Wakefield Men’s Softball League in full swing at Veterans Field

THE CAMO CREW, champions of the Wakefield Men’s Softball C League last year, is undefeated at 7-0 in the B League so far this season. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Men’s Softball League is in full swing. The league plays at Veterans Field and features three, eight-team divisions. 

In the A League, four teams…

 

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Trash and recycling updates

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Public Works Department has some important updates about our upcoming trash and recycling collection. 

First, the Independence Day holiday will delay service as is typical on a holiday week. The collection for Friday, July 4 will shift to Saturday.

In addition, our hauler Republic Services is currently in contract negotiations with…

 

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Main Street manpower

A DPW CREW was busy repainting the crosswalks in Wakefield Square yesterday. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Wakefield baseball celebrates terrific season at banquet

WAKEFIELD baseball dads were honored at the Warriors’ annual banquet on Father’s Day, pictured here with the team’s seniors. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — On Father’s Day, as has become a tradition, the Wakefield Memorial High School baseball team held its annual banquet, amid much to celebrate. Prior to this memorable season, the team hadn’t won a…

 

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Wakefield girls’ tennis team celebrates season at banquet

THE WARRIORS handed out team awards at their recent banquet. Pictured from left to right is Allison Cook (Incoming Captain), Audrey Callahan (Incoming Captain), Nora Fitzgerald (Coaches Award), Ella Medeiros (Coaches Award), Audrey Cook (Dedication Award), Addie Moon (MVP), Toni Whitson (MVP) and Ellie Butler (Most Improved Player). (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High girls…

 

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