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Authorities believe body of missing Murray St. man found in Lake

JASON THOMAS

WAKEFIELD – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Wakefield Chief of Police Steven Skory confirmed that a body was recovered from Lake Quannapowitt yesterday afternoon. Preliminary information, including the clothing of the victim, suggests that it is the body of Jason Thomas, 45, who was reported missing to Wakefield Police on December 13…

 

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Local man named assistant conservation planner in Lynnfield

LYNNFIELD — Wakefield resident Tommy Frohlichstein has joined the Planning and Conservation Department as the town’s new assistant conservation planner.

As part of a general restructuring of both the Department of Public Works and Planning and Conservation Department, a full-time assistant conservation planner position was created to aid and assist Planning and Conservation Director Emilie…

 

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TSB sponsors Holocaust survivor presentation

THE SAVING BANK and Chabad of Wakefield representatives welcomed Dr. Tibor Spitz to the event, including (from left) TSB Digital Banking Officer Paula Pustorino, Marketing Officer Ally Houghton, Senior Vice President Marketing George Nugent, Rabbi Sruly Brook, and Devora Leah Brook.

WAKEFIELD — The Savings Bank (TSB) was a sponsor of the recent presentation of…

 

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Editorial: Affordable houses on the way?

Buying a house in the area is ridiculously expensive. Leaders have realized it for years, and are doing all they can to help.

Now, cities and towns can flex a new zoning tool to build starter homes and boost opportunities for homeownership.

Municipalities can adopt “Starter Home Zoning Districts” and qualify for state payments under…

 

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Community Calendar…

TUESDAY, MARCH 17
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

•Free community dinner, Horizon House , 5 p.m. Organizers will be serving chicken ziti broccoli, tossed salad, bread/butter and zucchini cake for dessert. Hosted by Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Horizon House-Riverside Community Care.

•Beebe Puzzle Palooza, in-person at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, 6:30 p.m. If you have…

 

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Front Page: March 17, 2026

 

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A wee touch of home

WHILE TRAVELING in Ireland, the Item’s international correspondent Mark Sardella stopped at a pub in Donegal where the bartender pointed to a Wakefield Police Department patch displayed behind the bar. (Martin Sander Photo)

 

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Council OKs FY2027 Fire Department budget

By MARK SARDELLA 

WAKEFIELD – At its most recent meeting, the Town Council unanimously approved the Fire Department’s $7,966.688.09 budget for FY2027. All departmental budgets are also scrutinized by the Finance Committee before going before the voters at the Annual Town Meeting in May.

Flanked by Deputy Fire Chief John Walsh and Town Accountant Liz Rourke, Fire Chief Thomas Purcell presented

 

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Hit-and-run crash reported

WAKEFIELD — On Saturday night at about 11:15, the owner of a 2018 Ford F-150 reported an earlier hit and run accident. The man said that he was driving in the area of Water and Vernon streets when another vehicle struck his pickup truck on the driver’s side and fled the scene. The victim was…

 

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Celebrate spring at a garden-supply swap on March 29


WAKEFIELD — As spring arrives, many residents will be sorting through their garden and landscape supplies. If you find you have more than what you need, or would like to add something to your collection, stop by the Albion Cultural Exchange at 9 Albion St. on Sunday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m…

 

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Community Calendar…

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

• St. Patrick’s Day Party, McCarthy Senior Center on Converse Street, 12 noon to 2 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit with shepherds pie, generously donated by Brightview and live music! Organizers are thrilled to host Chris Carter, who will be performing beautiful acoustic fingerstyle arrangements of classic…

 

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Business Speaker Series begins Wednesday

WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield, in partnership with the Wakefield Area Chamber of Commerce, announces the launch of the Wakefield Business Speaker Series, a new monthly event designed to connect Wakefield business owners, entrepreneurs and community members with experts, resources and practical insights to help businesses grow and succeed.

The inaugural event will feature…

 

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