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Public forums set for local ADU bylaw

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“Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Types” by Joiedevivre123321 is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — As of this week, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are allowed by right in single-family zoning districts across most of Massachusetts, under a law Gov. Maura Healey signed in August.

The Wakefield Planning Board and Senior Planner Samantha…

 

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Hockey 2025

Warrior icemen tie Lexington 2-2 after entertaining OT

Hockey 2025
JP CASEY (No. 7) celebrates his 2nd period goal with the Warrior bench during Wakefield’s 2-2 tie on the road against Lexington last week. (Dan Pawlowski Photo)

By DAN PAWLOWSKI

LEXINGTON — It took three periods and an overtime to determine that the Wakefield and Lexington boys’ hockey teams were even on Wednesday night at the…

 

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SEPACs to partner in mediation program

By NEIL ZOLOT
WAKEFIELD — The Special Education Parents Advisory Council is planning a joint event with Lynnfield’s SEPAC Wednesday, February 26 on Special Education Mediation with Bureau of Special Education Appeals Mediator Beth Ross. It’s a virtual event from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., with registration through https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regsister/i8HLIrnsScqe79sIAdC19g.

“We’re looking forward to presenting with the Lynnfield SEPAC,” Wakefield SEPAC volunteer co-chair Ann Herzog said during a Community Call…

 

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Warrior gymnasts earn victories over Medford and Malden

THE WARRIORS wore yellow ribbons made by senior captain Giuliana O’Neill to support childhood cancer awareness before their victory over Malden on Jan. 14. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield High gymnastics team earned victories over Medford on Jan. 7 and Malden on Jan. 14, improving to 2-2 on the season.

The Warriors have continued to…

 

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News 2025

INspire ready to serve the community

News 2025
ON SATURDAY INspire Cafe located at 411 Main St. celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a first day open to the public.

WAKEFIELD — The INspire Cafe is open for business!

The cafe located at the corner of Main Street and Richardson Avenue in the Square officially opened its doors and…

 

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Bright colors

THE AMERICAN FLAG on Veterans Memorial Common is illuminated by the winter sun. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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Warrior girls’ hockey beats Lexington 3-1

THE FIRST LINE accounted for all 3 goals in Wakefield’s win over Lexington on Wednesday. Pictured from left to right is Maggie Boudreau, Rory McNeill and Paige Eriksen. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

STONEHAM — The Wakefield High girls’ hockey team has been working hard for a breakthrough in the win column all year. 

The youngest…

 

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Boys’ swim team wins thriller over rival Triton

 

Swimming 2025
THE WARRIOR-PIONEERS celebrate after the final score of 49-45 was announced following the 400-yard freestyle relay, securing a key victory against rival Triton to keep an undefeated season alive. (Courtesy Photo)

NEWBURYPORT — “We had this one circled on the calendar from day one,” said coach Jeff Boyd of the close matchup between the Lynnfield/Wakefield…

 

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WFD conducts training drill on Lake Quannapowitt

WAKEFIELD — This morning the Wakefield Fire Department conducted an ice-training drill on Lake Quannapowitt. Crews were located at Veterans Field (North Avenue and Church Street).

This drill served two purposes:

1. Crews will be demonstrating and evaluating a new ice-rescue tool. This is an anchoring tool that can be quickly deployed through the ice to…

 

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Wrestling 2025

Grapplers pick up two more victories

Wrestling 2025
MICHAEL BARRY went 2-0 in matchups against Pentucket and Tyngsborough/Dracut on Saturday. (Alicen Encarnacao Racca Photo)

Norton takes 2nd at Phillips Academy Tournament

WEST NEWBURY — The Wakefield High wrestling team earned two more wins on Saturday when they traveled to Pentucket Regional to take on the Panthers and Tyngsborough/Dracut.

The Warriors rolled to victory in…

 

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More departmental budgets approved

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ASSISTANT TOWN ADMINISTRATOR/Chief Financial Officer Kevin Gill and Town Accountant Liz Rourke appeared before the Town Council this week to present the latest round of FY2026 budgets. From left, Town Councilors Douglas Butler, Robert Vincent, Mehreen Butt, Edward Dombroski, Chairman Michael McLane,Jonathan Chines and John Carney. Seated at right are Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio

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Size of Salem Street development to be reduced

THIS STRUCTURE at 158 Salem St. is on a parcel that is headed for redevelopment. (Mark Sardella Photo)

Zoning Board of Appeals notebook

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — An 18-unit residential complex proposed at 154 and 158 Salem St. will be reduced in size by up to three units. That’s what attorney Brian McGrail told…

 

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