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Another slugfest leads Warrior baseball to 12-0 win over Stoneham

Baseball 2025
CAM DEPRIZIO had another strong day at the plate in Wakefield’s win over Stoneham, hitting a sac fly in the 1st, while getting on base and scoring during big innings in the 3rd and 5th. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

 

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Girls LAX 2025

Girls’ lax hangs on to beat Stoneham, 14-12

Girls LAX 2025
THE WARRIORS had plenty of goals to celebrate in their 14-12 win over Stoneham yesterday. Pictured from left to right is Teaghan Johnson, Stella Carlino and Ayla Willis. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High girls’ lacrosse team got back into the win column yesterday with a hard-fought, 14-12 victory over Stoneham…

 

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Town Council OK’s capital plan

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Capital Planning Committee is recommending that the town spend $2,152,966 from the tax levy on capital improvements in FY2026. The CPC is also calling for $307,000 in capital spending for the self-funded Water Department and $358,000 for the Sewer Enterprise Department.

Capital Planning Committee chairman Phil Renzi appeared before…

 

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News 2025 Flex Posts

Council eliminates North Ave. bike lane

News 2025 Flex Posts
THE TOWN COUNCIL voted last night to do away with flex poles and the large North Avenue bike lane heading towards Reading, but things may change again after next week’s Town Election. (Mark Sardella file photo)

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – In its last meeting before the Town Election, the Town Council last night voted

 

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Tennis 2025

Warrior netmen dodge raindrops in strong, 2-1 start to season

Tennis 2025
THE WARRIORS celebrate their thrilling, 3-2 win over rival Melrose at the Lyons Courts on Friday. (Courtesy Photo)

MELROSE — Despite a rocky opening to the 2025 season, the Wakefield boys’ tennis team is off to a start marked by resilience and adaptability. 

With two of their first four matches postponed due to

 

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Stoneham man charged in Vernon St. crash

POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash in the area of 384 Vernon St. on Saturday. The car struck a utility pole, knocking out power in the neighborhood for a couple hours. (Photos courtesy of Wakefield Fire Department)

WAKEFIELD — A 56-year-old Stoneham man was seriously injured Saturday morning after he lost control…

 

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Wakefield girls’ track kicks off season with a win over Stoneham

BRENDIA DIAZ was the leading scorer for the Warriors in their season-opening victory over Stoneham last week. Diaz finished with 11 points overall, taking 1st in the shot put and javelin and 3rd in the discus. (File Photo)

LEXINGTON — The Wakefield High girls’ outdoor track and field team had a strong start to the season

 

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Come together at Laurie’s 909 Neighborhood Pub

WELCOME TO “Penny Lane,” aka the bar top at Laurie’s 909. (Michelle Visco Photo)

By MICHELLE VISCO

WAKEFIELD — If you are looking for reasonable prices, delicious all-American food and a feel-good atmosphere, then Laurie’s 909 Neighborhood Pub located at 93 Salem St. in Wakefield has everything for you. Robert Macfadgen and Laurie Rizzo own…

 

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Boys’ track team starts outdoor season with a win over Stoneham

BRODY WYATT, pictured here at Nike Nationals last month, kicked off Wakefield’s outdoor season in style on Wednesday at Lexington High. In the first event of the meet, Wyatt set a new school record in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 57.81, breaking Brett Tassinari’s record of 58.1 set in 2012. (File Photo)

 

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Photo New High School Construction

WMHS will start at 8:15 a.m. in 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT 

WAKEFIELD — In September 2026 the school day at Wakefield Memorial High will start 45 minutes later, as approved by the School Committee at their meeting Tuesday, April 8. 

The day will start at 8:15 a.m. instead of 7:45 and end at 2:55 p.m. instead of 2:15, which brings the high…

 

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Baseball 2025

Warrior baseball moves to 2-0 with 13-3 win over Belmont

Baseball 2025
ANDREW NEMEC went 2-for-4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored in Wakefield’s 13-3 victory over Belmont last night. (File Photo)

BELMONT — The Wakefield High baseball team picked up their second road win of the season over a Middlesex League Liberty Division opponent last night with a resounding, 13-3 victory against Belmont at Brendan Grant…

 

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Candidates for Treasurer face off in debate 

THE CANDIDATES for Town Treasurer at this week’s WCAT debate: Edward Dombroski, Drew McCarthy, Michael McLane and Peter McManama. (WCAT Screenshot)

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — Monday’s WCAT debate was more than just an opportunity for voters to see and hear the four candidates running for Town Treasurer in the April 22 Town Election. It

 

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