The following comes from Howard Hart, founder of the Opera Club of Wakefield.
WAKEFIELD — It seems not so long ago that I returned to Wakefield, my hometown after living in New York City for 36 years. This year, the Opera Club of Wakefield celebrates its tenth anniversary, a milestone that fills me with gratitude…
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WAKEFIELD – Put your knowledge to the test! The Scholarship Foundation of Wakefield, Inc. (TSF) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 34th Annual Trivia Team Challenge (TTC), taking place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Wakefield Lodge of Elks.
Check-in begins at 5 p.m., with the event kicking off…
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WAKEFIELD — With nomination papers now available for positions to be decided at the April 28 Town Election, we want to get out front with our offer to candidates to let our readers know about them. The Daily Item has always provided space for office hopefuls to publicize themselves and their campaigns. It will be…
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DANVERS DECA FALCONS Foundation members Alejandro Bourdier, Natalie Bahret, and Meghan Ryan accept a combined $6,000 Cummings Community Giving donation from Cummings Properties client services administrator Kate Tabor (of Woburn), operations coordinator Beth Callahan (of Wakefield) and client services administrator Jane Flaherty (of Woburn).
PAWS, Food Pantry among beneficiaries
WAKEFIELD – Area nonprofits are celebrating…
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RESIDENTS ON Beebe Lane and Pleasant Street in Wakefield got a quick visit from a vibrant red fox passing through. Sources say he was already ‘on the fence’ about keeping his New Year’s resolutions. (Courtesy photo)
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LOCAL BUSINESSMAN Bob Sardella represented his hometown while vacationing in Bali. Bali is Indonesia’s most famous island, renowned for its volcanic landscapes, iconic rice paddies, beautiful beaches, vibrant arts scene and tourism. Sardella is the owner of Sardella Sign and Graphics on North Avenue. (Maureen Keegan Photo)
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WAKEFIELD — The town’s 2026 municipal election season got off to a quick start this morning, with five incumbents taking out nomination papers for reelection and another resident expressing interest in a constable post.
Before 10 a.m. today, Betsy Sheeran of 27 Spruce St. took out nomination papers for another three-year term as Town Clerk…
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WAKEFIELD — One person was treated for minor hand injuries after a fire broke out in the basement of a Montclare Avenue home last night, officials said.
The sole occupant called 911 around 9:25 p.m. His dog was also in the house, but was not hurt. The resident was treated at the hospital for injuries…
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