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ZBA to sponsor Town Meeting article

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals will sponsor an article at Town Meeting related to several of the conditions attached to the Special Permit for the new development at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway at the head of the Lake.

The article for the May 5 Annual Town Meeting will seek Town Meeting…

 

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Warrior girls’ hoop concludes terrific season with 48-43 first round loss to Bishop Fenwick

BROOKLYN CALDER had 10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals in a first round state tournament game against Bishop Fenwick on Thursday night at the Charbonneau Field House. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High girls’ basketball team saw a strong season come to an end in the first…

 

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Audience moved by Holocaust survivor’s life story

OVER 800 people sat in silence as Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed told her life story at Reading Memorial High Monday night. (Neil Zolot Photos)

By NEIL ZOLOT

READING — The 900-seat Reading Memorial High School auditorium was only a few seats short of being sold out for an appearance by 97-year-old Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed…

 

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Celebrate July 4th in Wakefield!

Updates from the Independence Day parade committee

WAKEFIELD – March 4th is the only day of the year that gives a command. It commands us to March Forth. A great day to hear what the Wakefield Independence Day Committee (WIDC) is doing to prepare for the July 4th Parade, the “Biggest and Best in Massachusetts…

 

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Coop Swim Team 2025

Wakefield/Lynnfield co-op swim team concludes terrific season at state championship meet

Coop Swim Team 2025
THE WARRIOR-PIONEERS concluded another great season with multiple strong performances at states. Pictured from left to right is James Cook, Malcolm Kelton, Marc Gagne, Hudson Little, Nick DeGennaro (Lynnfield) and Brendan Koleszar (Lynnfield). (Courtesy Photo)

BOSTON — Four Wakefield swimmers – senior captain Hudson Little, Marc Gagne, James Cook, and Malcolm Kelton – competed in the…

 

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History

Women in Wakefield – Harriet Newell Flint: Generous and patriotic

HARRIET NEWELL FLINT

This is the first of a series. It was submitted by Nancy Bertrand.

Harriet Evans grew up steps away from the Common. Born in 1815, she was one of nine children who called South Reading home and were proud that one of her ancestors had first come to what is now Greenwood…

 

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Wakefield High state tournament updates

THE WARRIORS played Bishop Fenwick tough but came up just short 48-43 in a first round matchup on Thursday night at the Charbonneau Field House. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The season recently concluded in the state tournament for Wakefield High’s three power ranked winter sports teams.

The girls’ and boys’ basketball teams dropped first…

 

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Warriors upset Methuen 5-1 in Div. 3 first round

Wakefield travels to Bedford for Round of 16 tomorrow 

THE WARRIORS celebrate JP Casey’s 2nd goal of the night with the Red Sea during a 5-1 first round win over Methuen on Wednesday. No. 22 Wakefield travels to the Edge Sports Center in Bedford for a Round of 16 matchup with the No. 6

 

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Wrestling 2025

Wakefield wrestlers take 2nd at Div. 3 State Tournament

Wrestling 2025
THE WARRIORS took 2nd as a team at the Div. 3 State Tournament in Foxborough last weekend. Multiple Warriors will head to All-States this weekend at Methuen High. (Courtesy Photo)

FOXBOROUGH — Fresh off their Div. 3 North Sectional championship, the Wakefield High wrestling team traveled to Foxborough High on Friday and Saturday for the Div…

 

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Senior to Seniors Pitch

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Senior to Seniors Pitch
LAST SPRING, Wakefield Memorial High School senior Mary Rocha interviewed Mary Muir for the Seniors to Seniors project.

WAKEFIELD — Seniors to Seniors is set to take place on Wednesday, March 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wakefield Senior Center, 30 Converse St.
Organizers are still in need of adults who would like to…

 

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Girls Track 2025

Wilcox sets new school record in 1000 meters

Warrior girls’ indoor track concludes season at Meet of Champions

BOSTON — Quin Wilcox continued her debut indoor season for the Warriors with a most impressive performance at the MIAA Meet of Champions on Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Center.

Wilcox, only a sophomore, proved she is one of the best in Massachusetts with a stellar…

 

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Town Council

Process for finding new TA taking shape

Town Officials 2025
STEPHEN P. MAIO

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council would like to expedite the process of selecting a new Town Administrator to replace Stephen P. Maio, who will be retiring in July. At this week’s meeting they discussed the timing and logistics of selecting an executive search firm and appointing a local search…

 

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