Wakefield News

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 22, 2026

On Monday we remember all those men and women who died while serving our country in the military. Their sacrifice — the ultimate one — will never be forgotten.

The town has a long history of sending people to defend the U.S., and of honoring…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 21, 2026

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — At the request of the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt, the town will be replacing three informational kiosks around Lake Quannapowitt. The kiosks are located at the head of the Lake (Belanger Park), Veterans Field and the Lower Common.

FOLQ president…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 21, 2026

WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield celebrated…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 21, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Congratulations to Molly Burns and James Cook, who were recently recognized as the two Wakefield Memorial High School 2026 SILS Award winners.

Each year, the principals of the 12 Middlesex League schools recognize two students from the junior…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 21, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Police, Fire and Cataldo EMS responded to the area of 92 Water Street at about 3 p.m. yesterday after a caller reported a motor vehicle accident.

According to police, a 2014 Subaru Legacy driven by a Wakefield man was pulling into traffic from…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 20, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Roadway line painting will take place across Wakefield on the evenings of Wednesday, May 20, and Thursday, May 21. If you will be traveling at nighttime, please use caution and keep a safe distance from the work crews.

This painting is weather dependent…

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 20, 2026

WAKEFIELD — While fewer single-family homes sold in town during the first four months of the year compared to the same time in 2025, the median sales price was higher.

According to the latest report from The Warren Group, a leading provider of national real…