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Editorial: You need to be in school

May 18, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 18, 2026

According to the State House News Service, the number of students missing significant school time remains well above pre-pandemic levels, though new data show absenteeism improved modestly this year.

State education officials reported that 16.8% of students were chronically absent as of March 2026…

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Community dinner Tuesday

May 17, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 15, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Emmanuel Episcopal Church welcomes all to a free community dinner at Horizon House, 78 Water St., (next to the Bowladrome) on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The menu includes baked chicken breast with BBQ sauce, mac and cheese with peas, tossed…

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TJM Plumbing and Heating back again as parade sponsor

May 16, 2026

Photo published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 15, 2026

LONGTIME MAJOR SPONSOR Tim Meuse, owner of TJM Plumbing & Heating LLC, with employees and their own “Big Check”.

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Lenny Duggan Memorial Golf Tournament raises funds for SJS

May 16, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 15, 2026

TOURNAMENT WINNERS- (left to right) Dan Nakhoul, Dave McDonald, Bedda “Ben” Nakhoul, Kevin Conroy

STONEHAM — On Monday, May 11, the Lenny Duggan Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Bear Hill Golf Club in Stoneham, with proceeds to benefit St. Joseph School in…

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May 15, 2026

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SC wrestling with ‘Choice’ parameters

May 15, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 15, 2026

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – The School Committee is still debating the parameters of School Choice for the 2026-27 school year. They delayed a vote at their meeting Tuesday, May 12 pending more information on how it would affect class sizes. “We want to raise revenue…

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Road work starts on Elm St.

May 15, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 15, 2026

WAKEFIELD — Roadway milling is scheduled to take place on Elm Street on Friday, May 15 and Monday May 18, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please keep this in mind if your commute brings you through the area.

Access to homes and businesses will…

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Wakefield firefighters graduate from state academy

May 15, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 15, 2026

CONGRATULATIONS to Timothy Coggswell (left) and Brian Dougherty on their graduation from the Mass. Firefighting Academy.

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield Fire Chief Thomas M. Purcell announces the graduation of Timothy Coggswell and Brian Dougherty from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program with…

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Looking Backward

May 15, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 15, 2026

The column is being reprinted today.

MAY 17, 1965

Sixty one years ago, May 17th was a Monday. It was cloudy and warm, with scattered thunder showers. The Item’s twelve pages cost eight cents.

It was a busy weekend for the Wakefield Police Department:…

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Rob Flax Boom Chick Trio brings swing to Temple Emmanuel

May 15, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 15, 2026

THE ROB FLAX Boom Chick Trio is bringing their signature swing, harmonies and even pyrotechnics to Temple Emmanuel on May 17.

WAKEFIELD — On Sunday, May 17, Linden Tree Concerts presents Rob Flax’s Boom Chick Trio at Temple Emmanuel in Wakefield, from 2 – 4…

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Keep Wakefield Beautiful hosts annual Spring Clean-Up this Saturday

May 15, 2026

Published in the Wakefield Daily Item on May 15, 2026

REGISTER FOR Keep Wakefield Beautiful’s Spring Clean-Up by using their QR code, sending an email, or visiting their website.

WAKEFIELD — On Saturday, May 16, join Keep Wakefield Beautiful’s Warrior Clean Up Crew and community volunteers for their annual Spring Clean-Up as they work together…