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Thrilling win over Arlington highlights strong start for gymnastics team

COURTNEY CARTER competes on beam where she scored a team-high 8.15 against Burlington. (Miki McCarthy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The WakefieldHigh gymnastics team is off to a strong start this season. The Warriors defeated Medford (122.6-92.9) on Jan. 6 and Arlington (124.25-124.2) on Jan. 8 to start 2-0 before falling to Burlington (127.8-123.65) in a great matchup…

 

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Town updates kiosk policy

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — The town has revised its policy with respect to town-owned informational kiosks. Communications Director Jennifer McDonald appeared before the Town Council last week to propose several changes to the policy.  

She reminded the board that four informational kiosks were donated to the town by the Wakefield Main Streets organization in 2018. The kiosks are located at

 

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TSB sponsors Trivia Team Challenge

PICTURED FROM THE left: Kelley Chapman, Craig MacKenzie and Tricia Desrocher.

WAKEFIELD — The Savings Bank is a generous event sponsor of The Scholarship Foundation (TSF) 2026 Trivia Team Challenge being held on January 31.

TSF Trivia Team Challenge Chairperson Kelley Chapman and Tricia Desrocher accepted a donation recently from Executive Vice President and

 

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Icemen score two goals in final three minutes to stun visiting Watertown 2-1

THE WARRIORS celebrate Brady Walsh’s (right) game-winning goal with 1:07 left against Watertown on Tuesday night at the Stoneham Arena. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

STONEHAM — They were down, but never out.

After two scoreless periods at the Stoneham Arena between the Wakefield High boys’ hockey team and the visiting Watertown Raiders on Tuesday

 

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Wrestling 2025-2026

Wrestlers top Watertown, beat two at Nashoba tournament

Wrestling 2025-2026
BRANDON MEAHL got a pin in 1:06 at 285 in Wakefield’s win over Watertown last week. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

WATERTOWN — The Wakefield High wrestling team stayed undefeated in dual meets this season with a 53-18 victory over Watertown on the road, Jan. 8. The Warriors went on to pick up a couple more victories…

 

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LOGO WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School nursing levels critically low

 

By NEIL ZOLOT

WAKEFIELD – Flanked by her colleagues, school nurse coordinator and Galvin Middle School nurse Keri Melanson told the School Committee about shortages in staffing at their meeting Tuesday, January 13.

“We, the school nurses of the Wakefield Public Schools, are here to share our concerns regarding two critical gaps in our…

 

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Wakefield Town Hall 2023 November

Report calls for state to aid municipalities

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — A report detailing the fiscal issues currently faced by Massachusetts cities and towns was a topic of discussion at this week’s Town Council meting.

Last October, the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) produced a report called “The Perfect Storm,” which outlined some of the fiscal problems faced by the Commonwealth’s cities…

 

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Indoor Track 2025-2026

Warrior boys’ track reclaims Freedom Division title with 51-49 win over Burlington

Indoor Track 2025-2026
THE WARRIORS celebrate their 2025-26 Middlesex League Freedom Division Championship outside of The Track at New Balance on Monday night after a thrilling 51-49 victory over Burlington. Wakefield, who finished their regular season undefeated at 5-0, won their first Freedom title since the 2021-22 season. (Courtesy Photo)

Belmer, Melo break school records

BOSTON — In

 

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Boys Basketball 2025-2-26

Warrior boys’ hoop earns first victory with 58-52 triumph over Watertown

Boys Basketball 2025-2-26
WILL FORBES soars in for a clutch bucket in the final minutes of a 58-52 win over Watertown on Friday night. The senior scored 8 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — It wasn’t easy. Of course, nothing is in the world of basketball in the…

 

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Town wants to curb dog owners who flout law

A WOMAN walks her dog on the Lower Common. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – The town will be stepping up efforts to get dog owners to comply with regulations requiring the leashing of canines and picking up dog waste. 

Cemetery, Forestry and Parks Supervisor Dennis Fazio appeared before the Town Council last night along with DPW Director Joseph Conway to discuss the matter. 

Fazio said

 

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Girls’ hockey team earns top spot in Freedom Division

THE WARCATS celebrate Molly Burns’ game-tying goal late in the 3rd period during their 3-2 OT win over Stoneham last week. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

STONEHAM — The Wakefield/Wilmington co-op girls’ hockey team stands alone at the top of the Middlesex League Freedom Division after three consecutive wins against their divisional opponents. The…

 

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‘Crescent Commons’ 40B project breaks ground 

ONLY A STONE WALL, steps and a pile of rubble remained early Friday morning following the demolition of three houses on Crescent Street. A new 40-unit apartment building, “Crescent Commons,” will rise in their place. (Andrew McRae Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — Work on the 40B affordable housing development known as Crescent Commons has begun with the demolition of

 

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