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Rep. Lipper-Garabedian nominees named as 2025 Commonwealth Heroines

PICTURED FROM THE left: Representative Lipper-Garabedian, Marie Rej and Janis Mamayek.

BOSTON — State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian nominated Wakefield resident Marie Rej and Melrose resident Janis Mamayek, founders of INspire CAFÉ in Wakefield as 2025 Commonwealth Heroines. Each year, state legislators identify women in their Districts who make outstanding contributions to their communities. Elected officials…

 

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Officials turn up heat on Republic

WAKEFIELD — The town has put trash company Republic Services on notice for non-performance of its contract, caused by a bargaining dispute with Teamsters Local 25. That disagreement led to a workers’ strike on July 1, and in its wake has been irregular collection of refuse and recycling by Republic, with the slack picked up…

 

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Front Page: July 11, 2025

 

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Trash company strike spreads

WAKEFIELD — Officials in nearby communities are notifying trash hauler Republic Services that the company is not complying with terms of its contract as a workers’ strike goes national. 

The North Reading Select Board voted to send the Arizona-based company a letter of non-performance last week, just days after Teamsters Local 25 members walked…

 

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Megan Samborski is newest Wakefield Rotary Club member

FROM THE LEFT ARE Rotarian Joie Gerrish, Megan Samborski, Megan’s father Tim Perry and Megan’s Rotary sponsor, Past President Amy Luckiewicz.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Rotary Club is pleased to announce its newest member, Megan Samborski, who was installed into the club earlier this month by Wakefield Rotary Member, Joie Gerrish and her sponsor, Past…

 

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Front Page: July 10, 2025

 

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WAAV hosts annual breakfast

PICTURED FROM THE left: WAAV President Joie Gerrish; Legacy Award Winner, Merry Eldridge; Officer Amy Rando, WPD; Spotlight Award Winner Jean Yentile; Recording Secretary Sue Scofield; and Executive Director Amy Chiaravalloti.

WAKEFIELD — On June 25, the Wakefield Alliance Against Violence (WAAV) hosted its 2025 Annual Breakfast, bringing together supporters, volunteers and community partners to…

 

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Five All-Stars named for Warrior baseball team

MARC GAGNE

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High baseball team had five Middlesex League All-Stars this season: senior Cam DePrizio, senior Marc Gagne, junior Jack Pennacchia, junior Dylan McDermott and sophomore Patrick Maloney. 

Pennacchia was also one of nine players selected to the All-Conference team. 

Gagne was selected as an All-Star for the second consecutive…

 

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School Committee makes quick work of pacts

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD — In a 14-minute meeting on Tuesday, July 8, the School Committee approved new Fiscal 2026-28 contracts for the Administrators Association, cafeteria workers, clerical workers, custodians and traffic supervisors. The Administrators Association includes vice-principals, while traffic supervisors are commonly known as crossing guards. 

“The teachers get all the publicity, but…

 

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Front Page: July 9, 2025

 

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Parade 2025

And the 2025 WSSC 4th of July Committee event winners are…

Parade 2025
THE WAKEFIELD INDEPENDENCE Day Committee chose the Wakefield Bowladrome as its 1st place finisher as outstanding 4th of July parade float (Barbara Worley).

 

WAKEFIELD — Independence Day celebrations are about memories. 

Those memories are even better if you win a prize from the West Side Social Club’s 4th of July Committee.

Here are…

 

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Candarella’s Bakeshop moving to Albion Street

A PORTION OF this building at 139 Albion St. will soon be the new home of Candarella’s Bakeshop. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Candarella’s Bakeshop will be relocating their operation from 24 Vernon St. to 139 Albion St. after the Zoning Board of Appeals approved building owner Ryan Barry’s requests for Special…

 

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