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Residents celebrate Juneteenth

PEOPLE CAME TOGETHER yesterday during a celebration of Juneteenth in front of the Americal Civic Center. (Ben Hickey Photo)

By BEN HICKEY

WAKEFIELD—Every year, communities across the country come together in celebration of Juneteenth, a day that honors resilience and liberation. 

Juneteenth marks the day when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of…

 

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Front Page: June 18, 2025

 

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Shining a light on elder abuse: WAAV recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month

WAKEFIELD — This June, the Wakefield Alliance Against Violence (WAAV) joins communities across the country in observing Elder Abuse Awareness Month by raising public awarness about the often-hidden crisis of elder abuse, including emotional, physical, financial, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect.

Elder abuse affects approximately one in 10 adults over the age of…

 

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Moulton talks about saving Social Security

CONGRESSMAN SETH MOULTON brought a panel of Social Security experts to the John J. McCarthy Senior Center this week to answer residents’ questions. Pictured from the left, Moulton, Barbara Mountain, David Camp and Christopher Doherty. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Congressman Seth Moulton was in Wakefield this week with a panel of…

 

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Photos 2025

It’s on!

Photos 2025
IT’S NOT SUMMER until the Rockery Fountain is turned on. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Median sale price of a local house: $830K

WAKEFIELD — Over the first five months of 2025, the median price of a single-family home sold in Wakefield was $830,000, outpacing last year and showing no sign of easing.

According to the latest report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real estate and transaction data, 63 single-families sold in Wakefield between…

 

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Front Page: June 16, 2025

 

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HH Breakfast 2025

Hartshorne House Breakfast draws a crowd

HH Breakfast 2025
DESPITE SATURDAY’S gloomy weather, spirits were high and the food was delicious at the Hartshorne House Breakfast. The successful annual event always offers great food and fine fellowship for a great cause: maintaining and preserving Wakefield’s oldest public building. (Collage submitted by Nancy Bertrand)

 

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Council candidates air views in debate

WCAT 2025
ON JUNE 11, WCAT hosted the Town Council debate for the special election to be held June. Candidates (from left) are Brian Fox, Sam Hockenbury, and Gerard Leeman. The debate was moderated by Bill Carroll and panelists were Ina Coveney and Brian Cusack. (WCAT Screenshot)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Development, the town budget, choosing…

 

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Front Page: June 13, 2025

 

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Firefighters honor the memory of deceased WFD members

MEMBERS OF THE Wakefield Fire Department march through a portion of Lakeside Cemetery during last week’s Firefighter Memorial Sunday. (FF Jonathan O’Brien Photo)

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Firefighters gathered at the Firefighters Monument at Lakeside Cemetery at 8:30 on the morning of Sunday June 08 to observe the annual Firefighters Memorial Sunday services. This service is…

 

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New cell phone rules discussed at WMHS

WAKEFIELD — Students at Wakefield Memorial High were told this week about proposed changes in the use of cell phones and listening devices during the school day. If the School Committee approves the policy overhaul, the changes will go into effect in the fall.

Principal Amy McLeod told families that the changes were discussed with…

 

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