Wakefield News

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 12, 2026

WAKEFIELD — On Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. all are invited to join Wakefield’s Human Rights Commission as they celebrate Juneteenth at the Americal Civic Center, located at 467 Main St.

Attendees will enjoy a performance from singer Janey David, a reading from poet…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 12, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Salina Sok of Dracut has joined First Financial Trust (FFT) as Vice President, Trust Operations Manager. Salina brings more than 20 years’ experience in wealth management operations and administration to the position.

Before joining FFT, Salina was associated with Enterprise Bank…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 12, 2026

WORCESTER — Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 during its 157th Commencement exercises, honoring graduates whose innovation, perseverance, and purpose-driven achievements will help shape the future.

Students from Wakefield who earned their bachelor’s degree were Diego Winsor who majored…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 12, 2026

WAKEFIELD — A Flag Day ceremony will be held Sunday behind the World War II Memorial on the Veterans Memorial Common beginning at 7 p.m.

The town’s Corp. Harry E. Nelson American Legion Post will host the ceremony, which includes the proper retirement of old…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 12, 2026

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 12, 2026

JUNE 11 and JUNE 12, 1986

Forty years ago, June 11th and 12th were a Wednesday and Thursday. The weather was warm and humid, with temperatures in the low 80s. The Item’s 22 pages cost 30 cents.

The town now has its first conservation area, as…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 12, 2026

Town Treasurer Dombroski announces unclaimed funds list

WAKEFIELD – Town Treasurer Ed Dombroski today announced that numerous checks previously issued by the Town of Wakefield have still not been cashed by their recipients.

“As part of our new standard review protocols, my office has identified…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 12, 2026

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

Opening day of the 2026 Wakefield Farmers Market season, Hall Park off of North Avenue, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The award-winning market will have something for everyone again this year.

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

Wakefield Center Neighborhood Association presents the 2026 Festival…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on June 12, 2026

WAKEFIELD – The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc. (TSF) is honored to announce the establishment of the Benjamin J. Tan Scholarship for the Performing Arts.

Beginning in June 2026, a scholarship will be awarded from this fund to a local student pursuing…