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Wakefield Rotarians honor Mother’s Day

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 20, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Recently, the Wakefield Rotary Club completed its project to honor Mother’s Day. Immediately following one of its regular luncheons, the club compiled 33 “treat kits” for mothers living at Centerboard’s Melrose, Lynn and Chelsea locations.

The kits included necessities, candy and pampering supplies.…

 

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Alcohol sampling to be allowed at Farmers Market

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – For the first time in the history of the Wakefield Farmers Market, alcohol vendors will be allowed to offer samples of their wares at this year’s market.

The Town Council last night voted unanimously to approve licenses for three vendors to sell alcohol at…

 

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Shelby Nikitin is WSSC’s keynote speaker Monday

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

COMMANDER
SHELBY NIKITIN

WAKEFIELD — The West Side Social Club will host its traditional Memorial Day morning observance Monday, May 25 beginning at 10 a.m. at Moulton Park.

The 2026 keynote speaker will be Commander Shelby Nikitin, USN (retired).

The ceremony includes the Procession; National…

 

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Instrument Fellowship recipients announced

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

INSTRUMENT RECIPIENTS Charlie LaMonica (left) and Nico Moody (right) with Bob Burnett at the presentation.

WAKEFIELD — Last Thursday night at the annual Concert Band Spring Concert, the Meghan Burnett Foundation had the privilege to announce that Charlie LaMonica (Oboe) and Nico Moody (Bass Clarinet…

 

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WMHS student 4th in national Geography Bee finals

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

ROHIT DHULAPATI

WAKEFIELD — Congratuations go out to Wakefield Memorial High sophomore Rohit Dhulapati, who competed last Saturday, May 16 at the Geography Bee national finals at Harvard University.

Out of the 6,000 students who participated, and the 40 who made the national final round…

 

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Hit-and-run, scam attempt reported

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Fraud, illegal dumping and a hit-and-run driver were among the matters handled by Wakefield Police yesterday.

At about 3:15 yesterday afternoon, a Walton Lane resident called Wakefield Police to report a possible scam attempt. Police said that it was a type of fraud…

 

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Looking Backward

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

By KRISTEN HENSHAW

May 16, 1986

Forty years ago, May 16th was a Friday. It was overcast, with drizzles. The high temperatures were around 66 degrees. The Item’s twenty pages cost thirty cents.

The construction of a parking garage downtown should only be done…

 

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EDITORIAL: Don’t touch the road work money

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

With the condition of Wakefield’s roads continuing to be the subject of complaints, we hope Chapter 90 transportation funding proposals remain untouched by state lawmakers.

As senators dove into fiscal 2027 budget deliberations Monday, the Senate Ways and Means Committee also advanced a transportation bond…

 

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Wakefield Summer Band looking for musicians

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 19, 2026

WAKEFIELD — If you’re a musician looking for an opportunity to play in an informal group that presents concerts for the Wakefield Community, then the Wakefield Summer Band is for you.

WSB presents four Friday night concerts at the Common bandstand each summer with a…

 

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Busy testing period starts this week at WMHS

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 18, 2026

 

WAKEFIELD — The following was sent to Wakefield Memorial High families by Principal Amy McLeod. Some editing of internet links and various charts were necessary.

This past week, we were proud to celebrate our seniors who will continue their athletic careers in college at…

 

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