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National Grid helicopter to survey electric transmission system

WAKEFIELD — Beginning January 12, National Grid will conduct a visual, helicopter-assisted survey of its entire transmission system along statewide rights-of-way. This initiative will include areas of Wakefield.

JBI, National Grid’s licensed vendor, will be flying a blue and yellow Bell 206 helicopter to perform this survey. 

All patrols will fly just above transmission-tower…

 

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WMHS site names’ hearing coming

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 26 to consider naming municipal assets within or adjacent to the new Wakefield Memorial High School.

Those sites, specifically, are the Shaun F. Beasley Track and Field; the Governor Volpe Memorial Library; the Frank Charbonneau Field House, and the Dennis O’Leary Cafeteria…

 

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Front Page: January 7, 2026

 

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Campaign notebook: Coming for Wong

DONALD WONG

By STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE STAFF

Two Democrats from Lynn have filed to run for the 9th Essex House seat, which GOP Rep. Donald Wong of Saugus has held since 2011 and covers parts of Lynn, Saugus and Wakefield. Lynn’s Inspectional Division Director Zosia VanMeter and Ward One City Councilor Peter Meaney are…

 

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Opera Club founder: Time really does fly as group marks 10th anniversary

The following comes from Howard Hart, founder of the Opera Club of Wakefield.

WAKEFIELD — It seems not so long ago that I returned to Wakefield, my hometown after living in New York City for 36 years. This year, the Opera Club of Wakefield celebrates its tenth anniversary, a milestone that fills me with gratitude…

 

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Front Page: January 6, 2026

 

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Registration now open! 34th Annual Wakefield TSF Trivia Team Challenge set for January 31

WAKEFIELD – Put your knowledge to the test! The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc. (TSF) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 34th Annual Trivia Team Challenge (TTC), taking place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Wakefield Lodge of Elks.

Check-in begins at 5 p.m., with the event kicking off…

 

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Early Town Election ground rules

WAKEFIELD — With nomination papers now available for positions to be decided at the April 28 Town Election, we want to get out front with our offer to candidates to let our readers know about them. The Daily Item has always provided space for office hopefuls to publicize themselves and their campaigns. It will be…

 

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Front Page: January 5, 2026

 

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Cummings’ employees direct $520K to nonprofits

Cummings Grant 2025-2026
DANVERS DECA FALCONS Foundation members Alejandro Bourdier, Natalie Bahret, and Meghan Ryan accept a combined $6,000 Cummings Community Giving donation from Cummings Properties client services administrator Kate Tabor (of Woburn), operations coordinator Beth Callahan (of Wakefield) and client services administrator Jane Flaherty (of Woburn).

PAWS, Food Pantry among beneficiaries

WAKEFIELD – Area nonprofits are celebrating…

 

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New Year, new neighbor!

RESIDENTS ON Beebe Lane and Pleasant Street  in Wakefield got a quick visit from a vibrant red fox passing through. Sources say he was already ‘on the fence’ about keeping his New Year’s resolutions. (Courtesy photo)

 

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Happy 2026

ENJOYING FIRST DAY of the new year at Lake Quannapowitt’s Hartshorne Cove. (Paul Owen Photo)

 

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