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Front Page: April 7, 2026

 

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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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Galvin kids chip in to keep Lake shore clean

THE FRIENDS OF LAKE QUANNAPOWITT held the annual spring Galvin Middle School students Lake Q cleanup on Saturday. Over 50 students and parents participated in the cleanup around the perimeter of the lake. This annual event is coordinated with Cindy Fitzpatrick at GMS and always has a great turnout. FOLQ and the community thanks Galvin

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Front Page: April 6, 2026

 

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Honoring her service

THIS MONUMENT on Veterans Memorial Common recognizes Wakefield women in the United States military. (Mark Sardella Photo)

 

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I-95 public hearing April 9

WAKEFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Public Transportation will be holding a live virtual design public hearing, hosted on the MassDOT website, to present the design for the proposed improvements on Interstate 95 North (Route 128) in Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield on Thursday, April 9, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The purpose of the hearing is…

 

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Street sweeping begins this week

WAKEFIELD — This week, the Wakefield Public Works Department will begin its spring sweet sweeping initiative.

Over the next six weeks, each street in town will be cleared on debris, trash, and excess sand from the winter plowing. This helps keep our storm drains clear and removes pollutants that can impact water quality.

The route…

 

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Weekend public safety roundup

WAKEFIELD — Police, Fire and Cataldo Ambulance responded to the intersection of Pleasant and Lawrence streets at about 9:30 Friday morning for a reported two-car collision.

Police determined that a Toyota Highlander driven by a Reading man was traveling on Pleasant Street when a 2020 Jaguar operated by a Wakefield woman pulled out of Lawrence…

 

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Looking Backward


APRIL 3, 1986

Forty years ago, April 4th was a Thursday. It was mostly sunny and cooler, with temperatures in the 60s. The Item’s 20 pages cost 30 cents.

George Page, owner of the Colonial Hilton Hotel, has agreed to join a partnership with two other prominent businessmen, to purchase the Suffolk Downs race track for…

 

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Retirees meet Wednesday

WAKEFIELD — The next meeting of the Retired Men and Women’s Club of Wakefield will be held on Wednesday, April 8 at 9:30 a.m., but people gather as early as 8 a.m. for socializing.

The scheduled speaker is Dan Vardaro from the Seashore Trolley Museum in Maine.

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Boys’ volleyball this week with WCAT coverage

WCAT SET UP to film and provide commentary for the varsity boys’ volleyball match against Essex North Shore Agricultural’s Hawks on April 2. (WCAT Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD — Tuesday, the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt (FOLQ) will hold a meeting in WCAT’s conference room.

Wednesday night at 6, WCAT will cover the Division 2 Warrior boys…

 

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A new generation steps up as Wakefield’s cleanup movement grows

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Denise Casey (center) shares the enthusiasm of the Warriors Cleanup Crew.

WAKEFIELD — After five years of dedicated service, the founders of the Warrior Clean Up Crew are passing leadership to the next generation, marking a meaningful transition for one of Wakefield’s most visible youth-led community efforts.

Since its founding, the Warrior Clean…

 

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