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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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.
The 27th-ranked Warriors…
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WAKEFIELD — One hundred twelve Wakefield Public Schools staff members were recognized by the Wakefield Educational Foundation’s (WEF) STARS program during Teachers Appreciation Week in May.
The unique STARS (Staff and Teachers Are Really Special) program allows donors to acknowledge those who make significant contributions to their child’s education.
Each honoree received a personalized WEF…
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BRADY ZDANOWICZ lines up one of his 5 goals in Wakefield’s victory over Methuen on Friday. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)
By DAVID SCHURTER
WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High boys’ lacrosse team posted another dominant regular season, tallying 14 wins to only 3 losses. The Warriors had one final tuneup before the MIAA Division 3 Championship…
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WAKEFIELD – Inclement weather forced both the West Side Social Club’s morning Memorial Day exercises and the town’s afternoon ceremony indoors, although in classic New England fashion, the skies cleared and the sun emerged as attendees were leaving the Galvin Middle School at the conclusion of the day’s formal events.
Priscilla Powers served as the master of ceremonies for the West…
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STONEHAM — The Wakefield High girls’ tennis team finished up their regular season on May 19 with a 5-0 victory over Stoneham on the road. The Warriors have since punched their ticket to the Div. 2 state tournament, earning the No. 27 seed.
Wakefield will host 38th-ranked Doherty in a preliminary round game today, 5 p.m…
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Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 22, 2026
THIS FLAG GARDEN, created with the help of Wakefield Girl Scouts, graces Veterans Memorial Common as we head into Memorial Day weekend. (Mark Sardella Photo)
WAKEFIELD — On Monday, two Memorial Day ceremonies are planned. The first begins at 10 a.m. at Moulton Park off…
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Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 22, 2026
THE WAKEFIELD boys’ lacrosse team concludes their regular season with home game against Methuen at 5 p.m. The Warriors, ranked No. 8 in D3, beat Marblehead (No. 20 in D2) 6-5 on the road last night. The brackets for the state tournament will be released
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Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026
ROHIT DHULAPATI
WAKEFIELD — Congratuations go out to Wakefield Memorial High sophomore Rohit Dhulapati, who competed last Saturday, May 16 at the Geography Bee national finals at Harvard University.
Out of the 6,000 students who participated, and the 40 who made the national final round…
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Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026
THE SENIORS were honored before a 3-2 win over Stoneham on May 13 at the Dobbins Courts. Pictured from left to right is Jack Simoneau (Syracuse), Glen Paglierani (UConn), Jake Morris (Bentley), Max Skobe (UMass), John Zhang (RPI), Jack LaVita (Police Academy), Connor Sliski (WPI)
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