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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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Softball 2025

Warrior softball ready to make some noise in 2025

Softball 2025
THE 2025 WAKEFIELD softball team is looking to defend last year’s Freedom Division title, the first league title since 1982. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — For the first time in 40 years, the Wakefield High softball team has a league title to defend. 

The Warriors finished last season with a 9-12…

 

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Monuments in Wakefield

Rededication Day will be held May 31

Monuments in Wakefield
THE REFURBISHED Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the Veterans Memorial Common.

WAKEFIELD — Throughout 2024, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on the Veterans Memorial Common experienced a complete restoration, including extensive repair and reconstruction. Organizers invite everyone to join them on Saturday, May 31 for an afternoon of interactive activities as we celebrate and rededicate…

 

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Juliana Conte of Wakefield

Wakefield’s Conte helps lead St. Mary’s to state title

JULIANA CONTE, of Wakefield, brought home the Div. 3 State Championship trophy when St. Mary’s defeated Norwell 46-48 on March 14 at the Tsongas Center. (Domenic Conte Photo)

LYNN — Juliana Conte, of Wakefield, lifted the Div. 3 state championship trophy with her St. Mary’s girls’ basketball teammates on March 14 at the Tsongas Center. The…

 

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Lacrosse 2025

Boys’ lacrosse team rolls to 2-0 with win over Woburn

Lacrosse 2025

 

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High boys’ lacrosse team improved to 2-0 on the season with a 21-5 victory over Woburn at Landrigan Field on Thursday.

The Warriors were locked in from start to finish during their home-opener, cruising to an easy victory.

Earning player of the game honors was sophomore John Scarpello who dominated on…

 

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News 2025 History

Civil War Flag to be exhibited during Rededication Day

News 2025 History
CIVIL WAR AMERICAN flag from the second Battle of Bull Run will be exhibited at the Wakefield History Museum on May 31.

WAKEFIELD — A Civil War era American flag, picked up at the retreat from the second Battle of Bull Run will be exhibited at the Wakefield History Museum in a new exhibit opening…

 

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New business coming to downtown

GONG CHA TEA is slated to move into this space next to Charm in the Square. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A long-vacant downtown storefront will soon be filled by a popular, internationally-known franchise after the Zoning board of Appeals approved the necessary permits to allow Gong Cha Tea, Inc. to operate…

 

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Wakefield girls’ lacrosse off to a strong start

ALLA OTHMAN is off to a strong start in goal, helping Wakefield to a 2-1 record in their first three games of the 2025 season. (File Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High girls’ lacrosse team improved to 2-1 on the season yesterday with an impressive 16-10 win over Woburn on the road…

 

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Baseball 2025

Warrior baseball starts season with a 7-2 victory over Arlington

Baseball 2025
JACK PENNACCHIA follows through on an RBI single in the 7th inning of Wakefield’s 7-2 win over Arlington last night. The junior also had two walks, reaching base in three of his four at-bats. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

ARLINGTON — Literally, there will be brighter days for the Wakefield High baseball team. 

As…

 

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FC Photos 2024

Learn about town’s housing goals April 9

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield has been developing an updated Housing Production Plan (HPP) Plan. An HPP in Massachusetts is a plan that helps municipalities better understand local housing needs and demand, development constraints and opportunities and a vision for the future preservation of housing and the creation of new housing opportunities. During Advisory Committee meetings and…

 

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