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Warriors celebrate seniors with hard-fought, 3-2 win over Lexington

Hockey 2025-2026
THE SENIORS were honored before their 3-2 win over Lexington on Saturday night at the Stoneham Arena. Pictured with their families from left to right are seniors Gabe Guida, David Rocca, Jake Morris, Tommy DeFeo, Brady Walsh, Cam Sartori, Jack Simoneau and JP Casey. (Elizabeth Boudreau Photography)

By DAVID SCHURTER

STONEHAM — On its senior night…

 

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Beasley, Volpe, O’Leary and Charbonneau names will continue at new WMHS

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A least four spaces in and around the new Wakefield Memorial High School will retain the names of equivalent facilities in the current school. Those include the Shaun F. Beasley Track and Field, the John A. Volpe Library, the Frank Charbonneau Field House and the Dennis O’Leary Dining Commons.

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Town hammered by nearly 2 feet of snow

THIS IS Charles Street looking towards Main Street and the Junction last night as snow continued to fall. (Ed Cutting Photo)

Schools closed again Tuesday; DPW cleanup to continue all week

WAKEFIELD — When all was said and done late last night, the biggest winter storm in at least four years dropped nearly two feet…

 

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Swimming 2026

Wakefield/Lynnfield boys’ swim team beats Triton in home-opener

Swimming 2026
JAMES COOK took 1st in the backstroke with a state-qualifying time during the Wakefield/Lynnfield boys’ swim team’s win over Triton last week at the Torigian Family YMCA. (Courtesy Photo)

By JAMES COOK

PEABODY — The Warrior/Pioneer boys’ swim team made a strong statement in their first home meet of the season on Thursday, defeating Triton 90–62…

 

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Remediation work begins on Butler Avenue

REMEDIATION WORK began this week at 94 Butler Ave. The project, which will include a gravel path and small sitting area, is expected to be completed in the spring. (Mark Sardella Photo)

WAKEFIELD — This week, the town’s contractor Strategic Environmental Services began remediation work at 94 Butler Ave. There will be no detours or

 

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Warrior wrestlers keep rolling with five more wins

MICHAEL BARRY got a pin in 1:40 on Senior Night last week. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High wrestling team continued their terrific season with a strong week that included five wins in six matchups.

After rolling Malden Catholic on senior night Jan. 15, the Warriors went 2-1 in a quad meet at…

 

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WAKEFIELD — The town may issue an on-street parking ban when significant snow accumulation is expected, like it is on Sunday and Monday. This allows plowing crews to safely access the roads and perform curb-to-curb cleanup.

Parking bans and other emergency notices are distributed through the Everbridge e-Alert System. Although you may have been registered…

 

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Girls’ track runs well at State Relay Championship

THE WARRIOR FOUR had a terrific performance at the D4 State Relay Championship, competing in three events together. They won the 4×800 relay with a near-school record of 9:51.59 before setting a new school record in the distance medley relay with a 12:38.01. They also took 6th in the 4×400 in 4:22.60. Pictured from left

 

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Girls’ hoop looking for spark after wins over Wilmington, Lexington

EMMA ICKES had 24 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks during Wakefield’s 45-31 win over Wilmington the road Friday night. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WILMINGTON — The Wakefield High girls’ basketball team earned two, key Middlesex League victories recently with a 45-31 win over Wilmington on the road Friday night and a 46-39…

 

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Lewis champions tax relief for seniors with help from Santaniello

Bill, drafted with help from Director of Assessments Victor Santaniello, passes in Senate

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis led the passage of legislation in the Massachusetts Senate to make it easier for municipalities to provide some tax relief to seniors struggling to pay increasing property taxes and not be taxed out of their communities.

The bill

 

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MLK Day celebrants hear words of inspiration

MLK 2026
HIGH SCHOOL musician Ben Blackstone (left) introduced this year’s winner of the Wakefield Human Rights Commission’s Community Service Award to Ike Adams, one of the organizers of Wakefield Porch Fest. (Neil Zolot Photo)

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Music was a theme in the annual Martin Luther King Day ceremony at Galvin Middle School Monday…

 

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Three-Peat: Record-breaking performance secures third straight boys’ track state relay title

THE WARRIORS won their third consecutive MSTCA Div. 4 State Relay championship on Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Center. (Courtesy Photo)

BOSTON — The Wakefield high boys’ indoor track and field team turned in a powerhouse performance at the 2026 Indoor State Relays on Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Center, highlighted by a record-setting victory in

 

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