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Warriors shut out Billerica 1-0, get ready to host Revere in quarterfinals

November 11, 2024

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High boys’ soccer team ditched their first round state tournament nerves and decisively shut out visiting Billerica 1-0 in a Round of 16 matchup at Landrigan Field on Friday night.

The top-ranked Warriors (17-2-1…

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Developers provide status update on “The Basin”

November 11, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – By this time next year, residents will be able to begin moving into “The Basin,” Cabot Cabot & Forbes’ new 440-unit residential project at the head of Lake Quannapowitt.

CCF Senior Project Manager Marissa Gallo recently provided the Zoning Board of Appeals with a status update.

She said that great…

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2024 Veterans Day event honors ‘Legacy of Loyalty and Service’

November 8, 2024

THE TOWN’S Veterans Day event will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Galvin Middle School. Wakefield native Commander Shelby Nikitin, United States Navy (USN), is the guest speaker. The commander is a Wakefield Memorial High graduate who served as leader of the USS Thomas Hudner, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer that was stationed in

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Warriors set to host Billerica in boys’ soccer Div. 2 Round of 16 tonight

November 8, 2024

LEADING SCORER Jack Millward (right), Mhamed Boukataya (left) and the Warriors will try to beat a strong, Billerica defense tonight at Landrigan Field. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The top-ranked Wakefield High boys’ soccer team is set to host a Round of 16 matchup with No. 17 Billerica tonight, 5 p.m. at Landrigan Field.

The…

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Wakefield harriers run well at Coaches Invitational

November 7, 2024

WRENTHAM — The Coaches Invitational at the Wrentham Developmental Center on Saturday showcased efforts from countless boys’ cross country athletes, as more than 100 teams battled it out across…

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How Wakefield voted for president and on the state ballot questions

November 7, 2024

Election 2024 — THE SINGLE POLLING PLACE at the Galvin Middle School was doing a brisk business in first hour polls were open in the November 5, 2024 presidential election.

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Top-seeded Warriors hold off Silver Lake 3-2 in a thrilling first round matchup

November 6, 2024

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — Earning the top seed in the state tournament is a blessing. It means home field advantage throughout the journey. The fans at…

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Trump wins back the White House

November 6, 2024

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, stand on stage at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Editor’s Note: Local results coming soon

WAKEFIELD — It may be awhile before…

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A deep dive into local MCAS results

November 5, 2024

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — The state Comprehensive Assessment System test report given to the School Committee at their meeting Tuesday, October 29 indicates State Accountability Ratings classify all schools as “not requiring assistance or intervention.”

The Dolbeare Elementary School was classified as Meeting or Exceeding Targets, the Walton and Woodville Elementary Schools were classified as making Substantial Progress Towards Targets and the Galvin Middle…

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Wakefield sweeps Tewksbury in first round, travels to Weston tomorrow night

November 5, 2024

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

TEWKSBURY — A road…

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Warriors hand Stoneham first loss in thrilling fashion, 31-28

November 4, 2024

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield’s junior kicker Carter Jefferson had worked through about every emotion available before he…

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“Tri-Board” talks town finances, budget

November 4, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Three of the town’s major boards held their annual pre-budget season “Tri-Board” meeting last week. The Town Council, the School Committee and the Finance Committee meet in joint session each October to discuss town finances and budgeting strategies for the next fiscal year.