Wakefield News

Monday, April 20, is Patriots Day 2026, a state holiday in which we recognize the battle that began the American Revolution.

The Boston Marathon will begin in Hopkinton at various times beginning around 9 a.m. when the men’s wheelchair racers take off for the state capital. The Red Sox play the Detroit Tigers at Fenway…

WAKEFIELD — Wakefield’s Annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday, April 28. Wakefield residents vote in the Galvin Middle School at 525 Main St. from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The general Vote by Mail option, which is an opportunity for all registered voters to receive a mailed ballot, is not available for this…

WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield announces that public space usage and outdoor dining will return for the 2026 season, providing local businesses with the opportunity to expand their operations outdoors and enhance the downtown experience.

At its March 23, 2026 meeting, the Town Council approved the use of public spaces for outdoor dining and…

By KRISTEN HENSHAW

APRIL 16, 1986

Forty years ago, April 16th was a Wednesday. There were thickening clouds with showers expected by mid-afternoon. Temperatures in the 50s made for a comfortable day until the rain arrived. The Item’s 20 pages cost 30 cents.

Disposal of burnt food, still flaming, in a plastic-lined trash can on a back…

BOSTON – State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose) joined the Massachusetts House of Representatives last week to pass a bill requiring social media companies to implement age verification systems to prohibit users under the age of 14 and require parental consent from prospective social media users aged 14 and 15. Additionally, the bill will…

BOSTON – While endorsing the underlying policy goals of protecting children from online predators and minimizing distractions in the classroom, State Representative Donald Wong (R-Saugus) was recently compelled to oppose pending legislation that would limit or ban the use of social media by minors while also prohibiting students’ use of cell phones in…

(Please note: We will no longer include the lengthy Zoom URLs in our list of meetings. If you want to join a meeting remotely, go to the town’s new website — wakefieldma.gov)

TUESDAY, APRIL 21

Housing Trust, remote meeting, 5 p.m.

Human Rights Commission, remote meeting, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

Housing Authority, Crystal View…