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Town Election 2026

Update: Wakefield Town Election, Unofficial Results

Wakefield Town Election Results (April 28, 2026)

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Town Election 2026
JUST AFTER THE doors opened this morning for the 2026 Town Election at the Galvin Middle School, a poll worker makes sure everything is set. A few voters can be seen as well. There are two contested races on the ballot this year. The polls are

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Wakefield baseball stays undefeated with wins over Watertown, Beverly

DYLAN McDERMOTT followed up a 4-hit 3 RBI game against Watertown on Friday with 2 hits, 3 RBI and 2 runs against Beverly yesterday at Walsh Field. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High baseball team improved to 7-0 with recent home wins over Watertown and Beverly.

The Warriors beat Watertown 11-4 on…

 

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Council cuts FY2027 town budget

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – Heading into the 2026 Annual Town Meeting, difficult budgetary decisions are already being made by town officials based on anticipated fiscal realities facing the town.

The moves come in the wake of discussions at a recent Tri-Board (Town Council, School Committee and Finance Committee) meeting to address budget deficits in FY2027 and beyond.

In outlining her recommendations, Town Administrator…

 

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Joseph Tecce, 92

Proud army veteran and professor of psychology

WAKEFIELD — TECCE, Joseph J., Age 92, of Wellesley, MA. Joe was the beloved husband of Mary Jo (Spigelmire) Tecce for 67 years, and was the devoted father of Anthony C. Tecce of Somerville; Maria A. Tecce of Dublin, Ireland; Peter M. Tecce, and his wife Lynne N…

 

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Two local Regis nursing students present research at Symposium

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

WESTON — More than 200 students, including two students from North Reading, participated in Regis College’s third annual Social Justice Research Symposium. The symposium featured student research panels, poster presentations, art and music performances and thesis slams from students across the university’s undergraduate and graduate…

 

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Melrose Jazz Fest May 3

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 24, 2026.

MELROSE — Melrose Jazz Fest returns for its third annual celebration on Sunday, May 3, from 1-6 p.m. Hosted by Follow Your Art Community Studios, the festival will showcase five talented jazz groups: the Oren Santillo Collective, Liz Sinn Trio, Subject 2 Change, our garden…

 

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Bishop Fenwick’s honor roll

Published in the Melrose Weekly News on April 24, 2026.

PEABODY — Bishop Fenwick High School has announced its second quarter honor roll, recognizing students who demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.

The honor roll is determined by calculating the unweighted grade point average across all major courses with students earning distinction at three levels: President’s List…

 

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First call for marchers in Memorial Day Parade

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026

NORTH READING — The Veterans Event Committee and the North Reading Mini and Militia invite the entire community to join them this Memorial Day, Monday, May 25 on the Town Common for the town’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade.

The ceremony will promptly begin…

 

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Local Democrats host Big Blue Breakfast May 3

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Democratic Town Committee is hosting their Big Blue Breakfast on Sunday, May 3 from 9-11 a.m. at the Wakefield Lodge of Elks at 63 Baystate Rd.

State Auditor Diana Dizoglio will join virtually every candidate running in contested Democratic primary races in September in speaking to the attendees.

Senator Jason Lewis…

 

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Real Estate Transactions, April 27, 2026

 

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FOLQ’s Art Show is May 1, 2

WAKEFIELD — The Friends of Lake Quannapowitt are inviting the public to their upcoming art show featuring artwork inspired Lake Quannapowitt and its surrounding natural lands. This art show is free and open to the public.

It will be held on Friday, May 1 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, May 2…

 

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Those were the days: Just open a can

Published in the North Reading Transcript on April 23, 2026
By: VIRGINIA MCNEIL SLEP

It’s fascinating to walk through the fruit and vegetable section of any supermarket today. The displays are crowded with such a variety of produce: avocados, artichokes and asparagus; kiwi, collards and kale. Recipes in food magazines now suggest that you add…

 

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