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Warrior boys’ lacrosse looking to build on last year’s terrific season

THE DEFENSE, led by JP Casey (left) and Tommy DeFeo, has been dialed in to start the season. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High boys’ lacrosse team is off to a fast start in 2026. The Warriors, looking to build on last year’s 16-4 season including a trip to the…

 

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Town made whole for costs during trash strike

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The town recovered every penny of the nearly $300,000 that it expended when it was forced to step in during last summer’s strike by union workers employed by trash contractor Republic Services.

Public Works Director Joseph Conway appeared before the Town Council last night along with Highway Department foreman Steve Bauer, who oversees trash and recycling services for the town, to discuss…

 

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Girls Track 2026

Wakefield girls’ track kicks off another promising season

Girls Track 2026
BRENDIA DIAZ, one of three senior captains leading the Warriors this year, scored in three events for Wakefield in their season-opener against Melrose last week, taking 2nd in the javelin and discus and 3rd in the shot put. (File Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High outdoor girls’ track and field team started their season on April…

 

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Delegation comes through for Fire Department

BOSTON — State Senator Jason Lewis and State Representatives Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Donald Wong announced that the Wakefield Fire Department is receiving a $18,992 state grant to purchase new safety equipment to protect their firefighters through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.

Fire departments across Massachusetts are able to utilize this program to purchase a…

 

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UPS Store supports 2026 Senior Night

THE UPS STORE recently donated $1,000 in support of WMHS Senior Night. Pictured from left are Suzy Veilleux (WMHS Senior Night Committee), Nathan Young (UPS Store employee and member of the Class of 2026), Mary Young (owner, The UPS Store), Ben Belyea (UPS Store employee and member of the Class of 2026) and Catherine Dhingra

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Netmen start season with wins over Woburn, Stoneham

THE WARRIORS, pictured here after a win over Stoneham on Wednesday, are off to a 2-1 start this season. Wakefield hosts Belmont today, 4:15 p.m. at the Dobbins Courts. (Courtesy Photo)

WOBURN — The Wakefield High boys’ tennis team is off to a great start in 2026. The Warriors are currently 2-1 going into their fourth…

 

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ZBA deals with Lakeside projects

PROPOSED SELF-STORAGE facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — The Zoning Board of Appeals dealt with matters related to two separate projects on Quannapowitt Parkway at last night’s meeting.

One had to do with a legal agreement related to the residential development at 200-400 Quannapowitt Parkway. The other matter discussed was the lighting plan…

 

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Wakefield Baseball 2026

Warrior baseball starts promising new season with wins over Arlington, Melrose

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High baseball team is off to a 2-0 start following a 6-0 win over Arlington in the season-opener on Monday and a 5-2 victory over Melrose yesterday.

The Warriors opened up the 2026 campaign with high expectations and plenty of excitement for what should be another successful year following…

 

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Some Town Election housekeeping matters

With the ballot now set, we want to let all those running for office in the April 28 Town Election know there are a couple of opportunities open to them in the Daily Item.

Use us to get the word of your campaign out there.

The Daily Item has always provided space for office hopefuls…

 

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Lacrosse Women 2026

Warrior girls’ lacrosse team earns huge win over Melrose, 18-12

Lacrosse Women 2026
TEAGHAN JOHNSON reached 200 career draw controls in Wakefield’s win over Melrose on Monday. The sophomore had 20 draw controls, 5 goals and 2 assists in the victory. (Dan Pawlowski File Photo)

MELROSE — The Wakefield High girls’ lacrosse team picked up a statement win on the road against their rivals on Monday. The Warriors defeated…

 

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Wakefield softball starts season with impressive 12-2 win over Arlington

CAROLINE BURNS went 3-for-4 with 3 RBI, 2 runs scored and a walk from the leadoff spot to set the tone for Wakefield’s offense in a 12-2 win over Arlington to start the season. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

ARLINGTON — The Wakefield High softball team started their 2026 season with an emphatic, 12-2 victory…

 

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Protesters claim driver swerved toward them

WAKEFIELD — Yesterday at about 11:30 a.m., a woman walked into police headquarters to report an incident that she said occurred during last Saturday’s “No Kings” protest at Main and Water streets. The woman claimed that a black Hummer traveling on Main Street appeared to intentionally swerve toward a group of protesters. The vehicle reportedly…

 

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