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New leadership takes helm of Fire Department

December 22, 2025

NEW LEADERS From top left clockwise: Lt. Nolan Curran is sworn in by Town Clerk Betsy Sheeran. Newly appointed Fire Captain Michael Long’s badge is pinned to his uniform by his wife Rachel as their son, Grant, looks on. Tom Walsh, Wakefield Emergency Management Director, pins the Deputy Fire Chief’s badge on the uniform of his son, John Walsh. New

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Warrior girls’ hoop beats Stoneham 51-38 for first win

December 22, 2025

JAYLA CONLEY had a double-double (10 pts, 15 reb) and added 5 steals and 2 blocks to help lead the Warriors in their 51-38 victory over Stoneham on Friday night. (File Photo)

By DAVID SCHURTER

WAKEFIELD — It was not easy, but grit is often rewarded with success. The Wakefield High girls’ basketball team found themselves…

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Runners, Knights come together for kids

December 19, 2025

THE PARTNERSHIP led to a collection of over 80 toys.

WAKEFIELD — The Mystic Runners of Wakefield and the Knights of Columbus recently partnered together to host a Toys for Tots drive. Together, they collected 84 toys!

Many thanks to the Wakefield community for their generous toy donations.

The Mystic Runners also thank…

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Let’s play two

December 19, 2025

THE RED SEA and the Wakefield High basketball teams will host Stoneham in a double header tonight at the Charbonneau Field House. The girls’ game will start at 5:30 p.m. with the boys’ game scheduled for 7 p.m. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca File Photo)

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Wakefield Rotary announces new officers and directors

December 18, 2025

FROM THE LEFT are Paul Adams, Suzanne Bowering, Wendy Maguire, Barbara Worley, Frank Fiorentino, Euwan Godfrey, Michael Sullivan and Amy Luckiewicz.

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Rotary Club recently announced the election of its new officers and directors at its Annual Meeting.

The club elects new leadership each year in accordance with its by-laws.

The…

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Warriors take 2nd at 26th Lisitano Tournament

December 18, 2025

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High wrestling team hosted the 26th Anthony Lisitano Tournament at the Charbonneau Field House on Saturday.

Lisitano (’88) was a two-year wrestling captain at Wakefield High and leader in the community…

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Girls’ hoop looks to reset after challenging start

December 17, 2025

SENIOR CAPTAIN Emma Ickes started her season off with 22 points against Woburn on Friday night at the Charbonneau Field House. (File Photo)

BELMONT — The Wakefield High girls’ basketball team fell to 0-2 following a 43-22 loss to Belmont on the road last night. The Warriors opened their season on Friday night at home against…

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Menorah lighting marks start of Chanukah

December 17, 2025

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Falling snow and bone-chilling cold did not deter scores of hardy individuals and families from attending Sunday’s public menorah lighting on the Common to mark the start of the Jewish holiday of…

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Warrior boys’ hockey starts season with two wins

December 16, 2025

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

SOMERVILLE — The Wakefield High boys’ hockey team needed two months to reach two wins last season, thanks to an always-grueling Middlesex League and a laundry list of injuries. …

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Santa has come to town!

December 16, 2025

EXCITED families were on hand to greet Santa’s arrival on the Common on Saturday. (Mark Sardella Photo)

BY MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Despite chilly temperatures on Saturday, scores of excited children and families gathered to await the arrival of Santa Claus at his local headquarters on the Common early Saturday afternoon. Before long, the jolly elf arrived in…

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Wreaths placed at veterans’ graves

December 15, 2025

SCORES OF RESIDENTS turned out for Saturday’s “Wreaths Across America” event at Forest Glade Cemetery. (Mark Sardella Photo)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Over 100 volunteers turned out to participate in Saturday’s “Wreaths Across America Day” at Forest Glade Cemetery. The event honors veterans by placing wreaths on their graves as part of the nationwide “Wreaths Across America” effort.

After welcoming remarks from Wakefield Veterans Advisory Board chairman Paul J. Cancelliere,…

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Boys’ hoop comes up short to Woburn in season-opener

December 15, 2025

WOBURN — The Wakefield High boys’ basketball team fell to Woburn, 67-46 in the season-opener on Friday night at Woburn High.

The Tanners jumped out to an early lead and maintained a 32-20 advantage at the break and Wakefield couldn’t get back into it in the second half.