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Front Page: September 19, 2025

 

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Reports: Republic, Teamsters reach agreement on new contract

WAKEFIELD — The trash strike is over.

According to reports, refuse and recycling hauler Republic Services has reached a five-year deal with members of Teamsters Local 25, ending an 11-week job action by Republic workers who were determined to see better pay and benefits.

Republic said on its website that their striking workers will return…

 

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ZBA September 2025 Wakefield

ZBA OK’s signage for 198 Albion St.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD —— The new mixed-use building at 198 Albion St. (the former location of Lake Street Laundry) will be getting new signage after the Zoning Board of Appeals approved the signage proposal at its meeting last week.

Attorney Brian McGrail reminded members that the board had retained jurisdiction over signage when it…

 

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Front Page: September 18, 2025

 

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Wakefield Marching Band 2025

WMHS Marching Band made the food drive a success

Wakefield Marching Band 2025
THE WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL High School Marching Band collected and donated over 7,500 high need items for the Wakefield Food Pantry. It topped last year’s drive by 2,800 items and continues to be one of the biggest donations to the pantry each year.

 

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New signage OK’d for Irving gas station

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD —— At the end of a hearing marked by confusion and miscommunication, the Zoning Board of Appeals last week granted a minor modification to a 2005 Special Permit that will allow Irving Oil to update and refresh some the signage at the gas station that it operates at 448 Salem St…

 

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Front Page: September 17, 2025

 

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Council updated on Town Day plans

Town Day 2024
NOTHING COULD KEEP these folks from showing off their community pride during the 2024 Town Day on the Common last Saturday. More photos from the event appear inside. (Photo by Ann Hadley of JC Marketing, Inc.)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD —— Plans are well-underway for “Town Day,” which will take place on the Lower Common…

 

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Aegon is ready for a comfy home

AEGON IS available for adoption at PAWS.

WAKEFIELD — PAWS would like to introduce you to a very special cat Aegon who is available for adoption. Although ancient Greek is the source of the word “aegon” you might recognize it from the fiction of George R.R. Martin, in particular his “A Song of Ice and…

 

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Front Page: September 16, 2025

 

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First Baptist Church is holding a sewing event this month

COME ORGANIZERS for the Dress a Girl Sewing Event. Volunteers are welcome with basic sewing machine skills.

WAKEFIELD — “Dress a Girl” Sewing Event at FBC of Wakefield will be on Friday, September 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fellowship Hall will host a special “Dress a Girl” sewing event. Volunteers with basic sewing…

 

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Front Page: September 15, 2025

 

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