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Errors in land sale docs corrected

September 24, 2025

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD —— Confusion over the 2021 sale of a small parcel of town-owned, tax title land on Water Street to Cataldo Ambulance was explained at Monday night’s Town Council meeting, with Town Counsel Thomas Mullen accepting responsibility for errors on the initial…

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Boys’ XC falls to Burlington 24-33 in hard-fought matchup

September 23, 2025

BURLINGTON — The Wakefield High boys’ cross country team suffered a tough loss to Burlington this week on the Red Devils’ home course. The score was Wakefield 33 and…

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Town Council updated on downtown improvement plans

September 23, 2025

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The Town Council got an update last night on the “Envision Wakefield” project, which will reconfigure the downtown area adding bike lanes and other features. The project would be funded using millions in state and federal dollars.

Town Engineer William Renault and Josh Trearchis, an engineer from VHB, were on…

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Warriors move to 2-0 with 28-0 shutout over Lynnfield

September 22, 2025

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

LYNNFIELD — After his 3rd rushing touchdown of the game on Friday night, Jaden Fullerton let his teammates know that the Pioneers officially couldn’t stop him.

That was true from start…

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The trash strike is over! Republic, Teamsters agree on new contract

September 22, 2025

WAKEFIELD — The trash strike is over.

Refuse and recycling hauler Republic Services has reached a five-year deal with members of Teamsters Local 25, ending an 11-week job action by Republic workers who were determined to see better pay and benefits.

Republic said on its website that their striking workers will return to the job…

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Warrior boys’ soccer shuts out Burlington for 2nd win

September 19, 2025

By CHRISTINA GAGNE

BURLINGTON — Coming off a solid, 3-3 draw against perennially tough Division 1 Belmont on Monday, the Wakefield boys’ soccer team looked sharp in their latest outing…

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ZBA OK’s signage for 198 Albion St.

September 19, 2025

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD —— The new mixed-use building at 198 Albion St. (the former location of Lake Street Laundry) will be getting new signage after the Zoning Board of Appeals approved the signage proposal at its meeting last week.

Attorney Brian McGrail reminded members that the board had retained jurisdiction over signage when it…

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Field hockey beats Stoneham, ties Tewksbury for first points of a promising season

September 18, 2025

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — Communication is key.

The best field hockey teams are always communicating. Whether with passing…

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New signage OK’d for Irving gas station

September 18, 2025

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD —— At the end of a hearing marked by confusion and miscommunication, the Zoning Board of Appeals last week granted a minor modification to a 2005 Special Permit that will allow Irving Oil to update and refresh some the signage at the gas station that it operates at 448 Salem St…

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Council updated on Town Day plans

September 17, 2025

Town Day 2024 — NOTHING COULD KEEP these folks from showing off their community pride during the 2024 Town Day on the Common last Saturday. More photos from the event appear inside. (Photo by Ann Hadley of JC Marketing, Inc.)

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD —— Plans are well-underway for “Town Day,” which will take place on the Lower Common…

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Warrior girls’ XC cruises past Burlington, 19-45

September 17, 2025

Girls track 2025 Fall — QUIN WILCOX took 1st overall by over a minute in her cross country debut yesterday in Burlington, finishing with a time of 19:46. (File Photo)

BURLINGTON — The Wakefield High girls’ cross country team traveled to Burlington yesterday and…

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Boys’ soccer team beats Stoneham, ties Belmont

September 16, 2025

AODHAN HAGAN helped control the midfield in Wakefield’s 4-2 win over Stoneham on Sept. 10. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High boys’ soccer team earned point in each of their last two games, both played at their home Walton Field, improving to 1-2-2 on the season.