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Tax increase on tap 

DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENTS VICTOR SANTANIELLO

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – Your property taxes are going up, in part because this year (FY2026) is the first year that the borrowing for the new high school will significantly impact local taxes.

Director of Assessments Victor Santaniello appeared before the Town Council last night as the board held its tax classification hearing for FY2026.

 

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Soccer 2025

Wakefield battles elements, Melrose in gritty 3-1 victory

Soccer 2025
THE WARRIORS celebrate one of Danny Kidder’s (middle) two goals in a 3-1 victory over Melrose in the rain on Oct. 13. (Courtesy Photo)

By CHRISTINA GAGNE

WAKEFIELD — In the heart of a nor’easter on Oct. 13, the Wakefield High boys’ soccer team delivered its most complete performance of the season, overcoming both the weather

 

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Football 2025

Warriors come up short to Wilmington in 35-30 thriller

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WILMINGTON — The Wakefield and Wilmington football teams put on a show Friday night. Dueling junior QB’s Mark Holleran (254 passing/rushing yards, 3 passing TD’s 1 rushing TD) and Westin McNeilly (275 passing yards, 3 passing TD’s) were the stars but the episode featured twists, turns, a cliff hanger after every quarter, a…

 

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LOGO WAKEFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School district goals outlined

By NEIL ZOLOT 

WAKEFIELD – Superintendent Doug Lyons outlined goals for the district and himself at last week’s School Committee meeting.  

“We’re trying to make the goals align with our intentions for what it takes for students to perform at a high level,” he said. “It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish,” which related to a slide

 

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Warriors top Watertown 27-17 behind 3 Fullerton TD’s

TOMMY DEFEO breaks free for a 60-yard TD during Wakefield’s 27-17 win over Watertown on Senior Night Friday. DeFeo had 3 catches for 94 yards and a TD in the victory. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

 

 

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — With eight minutes left in their first Middlesex League Freedom Division game of the…

 

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Boys’ XC tops Stoneham, runs well in Battle of the Border Invitational

THE BATTLE OF THE BORDER Invitational had 177 runners in the varsity race. Wakefield placed 15th out of 25 teams. (Courtesy Photo)

STONEHAM — The Warrior boys’ cross country team came away with an 18-44 victory over the Stoneham Spartans on Tuesday.    

Devin DeBerardinis got a convincing win in a time of 17:39. 

Max

 

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Volleyball 2025

Warrior volleyball earns huge, 3-1 win over Burlington

Volleyball 2025
TORI GRACE celebrated her 500th career assist against Winchester on Friday. The senior captain led the Warriors in assists (19) and aces (4) in a key, 3-1 win over Burlington on Tuesday night. (Courtesy Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High volleyball team welcomed Burlington to the Charbonneau Field House on Tuesday night for…

 

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Local rail trail project wins state grant funding

BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration yesterday announced $7.5 million will be awarded through the MassTrails grant program to support 50 trail projects that will improve and expand the trail network across Massachusetts.

This funding will create 60 miles of new recreational trails, making it easier for residents to access and enjoy outdoor spaces.

Among the…

 

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Boys’ XC runs past Watertown

THE WARRIOR boys’ cross country team competed in the Amherst Invitational held at UMass for the first time in program history, taking 5th overall as a team. Alec Buonopane-Cohen (back row, right) took 15th overall out of 76 runners and Devin DeBerardinis (front row, third from left) placed 18th. (Courtesy Photo)

 

WATERTOWN — The Wakefield…

 

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ARTOBER continues at ACE this weekend

 

FIRST PLACE winner Heather DiGiovanni with pastel portrait Caleb.

 

WAKEFIELD — During the well-attended opening weekend of the Arts Collaborative of Wakefield’s “ARTOBER” exhibit, attendees voted for the Viewers Choice Award. Congratulations to ACW artist Heather DiGiovanni who received the most votes for her pastel painting Caleb. This exceptional portrayal of a dog…

 

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Football 2025

Warrior football comes up short to undefeated Winchester, 42-7

Football 2025
JIMMY PRESTON punches the ball out of the arms of Winchester QB Peter Alexopoulos during the first half of Friday night’s game. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High football team fell to 2-2 on the season with a 42-7 loss to Winchester on Friday night at Landrigan Field. The Red…

 

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Town Meeting Fall 2024

Council OKs fall TM articles

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD — The Town Council last night approved several articles for the Nov. 8 Regular Town Meeting warrant.   

The articles expected to draw the most interest at Town Meeting are those initiated by the Bylaw Review Committee. Daniel Lieber, chairman of the Bylaw Review Committee, was at last night’s Town Council meeting to discuss those articles.   

Lieber reminded the board

 

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