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Warrior Marching Band’s ‘Gatsby’ is a winner

September 24, 2025

WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield Warrior Marching Band had a stellar showing in their first competition of the 2025-2026 season, or as they would say in the 1920s, they were the bees’ knees. WMHS came…

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Errors in land sale docs corrected

September 24, 2025

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD —— Confusion over the 2021 sale of a small parcel of town-owned, tax title land on Water Street to Cataldo Ambulance was explained at Monday night’s Town Council meeting, with Town Counsel Thomas Mullen accepting responsibility for errors on the initial…

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Front Page: September 23, 2025

September 23, 2025

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An act of thankfulness for Wakefield firefighters

September 23, 2025

THREE MANAGERS FROM THE Wakefield branch offices of The Savings Bank (TSB) visited the Greenwood Fire Station on September 11 to thank the firefighters for their service to the community. Managers: Marc Skorupski (l), Greenwood Branch; Bertha Ruiz (c), Main Office; and Julie MacArthur (fourth, r), Lakeside Branch brought cookies to the station which were

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Town Council updated on downtown improvement plans

September 23, 2025

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD – The Town Council got an update last night on the “Envision Wakefield” project, which will reconfigure the downtown area adding bike lanes and other features. The project would be funded using millions in state and federal dollars.

Town Engineer William Renault and Josh Trearchis, an engineer from VHB, were on…

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Front Page: September 22, 2025

September 22, 2025

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Joseph M. Sullivan Innovation Center dedicated at St. Joseph’s School

September 22, 2025

WAKEFIELD — Saint Joseph School celebrated the dedication of the Joseph M. Sullivan Innovation Center. Dr. Sullivan’s vision has come to life, a space where students can dream, create and grow. His wife, along with their children and grandchildren had the honor of cutting the ribbon and unveiling the new plaque in his name. Fr. Ron…

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The trash strike is over! Republic, Teamsters agree on new contract

September 22, 2025

WAKEFIELD — The trash strike is over.

Refuse and recycling hauler Republic Services has reached a five-year deal with members of Teamsters Local 25, ending an 11-week job action by Republic workers who were determined to see better pay and benefits.

Republic said on its website that their striking workers will return to the job…

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Front Page: September 19, 2025

September 19, 2025

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Reports: Republic, Teamsters reach agreement on new contract

September 19, 2025

WAKEFIELD — The trash strike is over.

According to reports, refuse and recycling hauler Republic Services has reached a five-year deal with members of Teamsters Local 25, ending an 11-week job action by Republic workers who were determined to see better pay and benefits.

Republic said on its website that their striking workers will return…

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ZBA OK’s signage for 198 Albion St.

September 19, 2025

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD —— The new mixed-use building at 198 Albion St. (the former location of Lake Street Laundry) will be getting new signage after the Zoning Board of Appeals approved the signage proposal at its meeting last week.

Attorney Brian McGrail reminded members that the board had retained jurisdiction over signage when it…

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Front Page: September 18, 2025

September 18, 2025

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