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Northeast Metro Tech celebrates graduation of Class of 2024

June 19, 2024

WAKEFIELD — Superintendent David DiBarri is proud to share that Northeast Metro Tech celebrated the graduation of 292 students this year. In a ceremony held Friday, June 7 at Melrose High School, Northeast Metro Tech bid congratulations and goodbye to students from the Class of 2024, several of whom spoke during graduation ceremonies.

“As…

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Median home sales price here is $866K

June 19, 2024

Housing STOCK — THE MEDIAN HOME sales price in Wakefield is $866,000 according to the Warren Group.

WAKEFIELD — The 18 single-family homes sold in town last month fetched a median price of $866,000, according to the latest report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of real estate and transaction data.

The median sales price is $65,500…

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June 18, 2024

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A Celtics intern from Wakefield is a NBA Champ

June 18, 2024

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Elaine Silva honored at 25th Wakefield Relay for Life

June 18, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The highlight of Friday’s Wakefield Relay For Life opening ceremonies was the presentation of the American Cancer Society’s Sandra C. Labaree Volunteer Values Award to Wakefield’s Elaine Silva for her 25 years of dedicated service on the Wakefield Relay For Life leadership team.

The award is the most prestigious accolade…

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A sign that summer’s here: Wakefield Farmer’s Market

June 17, 2024

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Front Page: June 17, 2024

June 17, 2024

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Town observes Flag Day

June 17, 2024

WAKEFIELD – Rain forced last Friday’s Flag Day ceremonies indoors, but the Americal Civic Center proved a fittingly patriotic alternative venue to Veterans Memorial Common.

The event was presented by American Legion Post 63, with help from the Scouts from Troop 701. A key element of the annual event is a flag disposal ceremony, where…

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Front Page: June 14, 2024

June 14, 2024

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Flag Day ceremony heads indoors tonight

June 14, 2024

WAKEFIELD — The weather forecast this evening calls for severe thunderstorms. As a result, the 2024 Wakefield Flag Day Ceremony will be held indoors in the Heritage Room at the Americal Civic Center, 467 Main St, Wakefield, MA, starting at 6 p.m.

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Galvin students win MWRA Poster and Writing Contest

June 14, 2024

PICTURED FROM THE left: winner Luke Viselli; teacher Heather Cook; winner Emma Doucette; teacher Katelyn Guilmette; winner Eleanor Neurnberger; winner Gemma Ann Eno; Wakefield Science Curriculum Coordinator Joanne Marks; winner Nicole M. Balodimas; teacher and parent Elizabeth Doucette; winner Audrey McDonald; and Rep Kate Lipper-Garabedian.

WAKEFIELD — The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) recently announced…

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A busy year for the Youth Council

June 14, 2024

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Representatives of the Wakefield Youth Council were at Monday’s Town Council meeting to provide an update on their activities and initiatives over the past year. Youth Council chairman Ali Atoui and adult adviser Kyle Collins made the presentation.